Michael Zegen
Encyclopedia
Michael Zegen is an American
actor, best known for his role as probie firefighter "Damien Keefe" on the FX Network television drama Rescue Me
, as well as his recurring role as "Dwight the Troubled Teen" on over 50 episodes of the Late Show with David Letterman
. He is a graduate of Skidmore College
and a member of the New York City sketch comedy troupe "Hottie$ Galore."
Zegen's role on Rescue Me began as a recurring character in Seasons 1-3, playing the nephew of series lead Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary
). In Seasons 5-6, he was promoted to the main cast when his character began probie school to become a firefighter.
In late 2010, Zegen was officially cast as gangster Bugsy Siegel
for the second season of the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire.
In 2011 Zegen, along with James Ransone
, were cast in supporting roles in the HBO comedy series How To Make It In America
.Also in mid 2011, Zegen joined the cast of the second season of the AMC series The Walking Dead
.
As of October 16, 2011 Zegen is appearing in three of TV's most popular and successful shows in Boardwalk Empire, How To Make It In America, and The Walking Dead.
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actor, best known for his role as probie firefighter "Damien Keefe" on the FX Network television drama Rescue Me
Rescue Me (TV series)
Rescue Me is an American television drama series that premiered on the FX Network on July 21, 2004, and concluded on September 7, 2011. The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of a group of New York City firefighters in the fictitious Ladder 62 / Engine 99 firehouse.The show...
, as well as his recurring role as "Dwight the Troubled Teen" on over 50 episodes of the Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
. He is a graduate of Skidmore College
Skidmore College
Skidmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. The college is located in the town of Saratoga Springs, New York State....
and a member of the New York City sketch comedy troupe "Hottie$ Galore."
Zegen's role on Rescue Me began as a recurring character in Seasons 1-3, playing the nephew of series lead Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary
Denis Leary
Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...
). In Seasons 5-6, he was promoted to the main cast when his character began probie school to become a firefighter.
In late 2010, Zegen was officially cast as gangster Bugsy Siegel
Bugsy Siegel
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was an American gangster who was involved with the Genovese crime family...
for the second season of the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire.
In 2011 Zegen, along with James Ransone
James Ransone
James Ransone is an American actor and former musician from Baltimore, Maryland. He is best known for his roles as Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of HBO's The Wire, and Corporal Josh Ray Person in the Iraq War-based mini-series Generation Kill...
, were cast in supporting roles in the HBO comedy series How To Make It In America
How to Make It in America
How to Make It in America is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on February 14, 2010. The series follows the lives of Ben Epstein and his friend Cam Calderon as they try to succeed in New York City's fashion scene...
.Also in mid 2011, Zegen joined the cast of the second season of the AMC series The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead (TV series)
The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series developed for television by Frank Darabont and based on the ongoing comic book series, The Walking Dead, by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard...
.
As of October 16, 2011 Zegen is appearing in three of TV's most popular and successful shows in Boardwalk Empire, How To Make It In America, and The Walking Dead.
Filmography
Actor| Title | Year | Role Character | Notes |
| Boardwalk Empire (TV) | 2011 | "Bugsy Siegel" | Recurring character |
| Rescue Me Rescue Me -Music:* "Rescue Me" , covered by many performers* "Rescue Me" * "Rescue Me" * "Rescue Me" * "Rescue Me" * "Rescue Me"... (TV) |
2004-10 | "Damien Keefe" | Recurring (Seasons 1-3) Main Cast (Seasons 5-6) |
| Mercy Mercy Mercy is broad term that refers to benevolence, forgiveness and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social and legal contexts.The concept of a "Merciful God" appears in various religions from Christianity to... (TV) |
2009 | "Jason Keener" | 1 episode |
| The Box The Box The Box may refer to:In television:* The Box , a music video television formerly known as Video Jukebox Network, originally from Miami, but now only available in the UK and Ireland** The Box , a defunct U.S... |
2009 | "Garcin" | -- |
| Taking Woodstock Taking Woodstock Taking Woodstock is a 2009 American comedy-drama film about the Woodstock Festival of 1969, directed by Ang Lee. The screenplay by James Schamus is based on the memoir Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, a Concert, and a Life by Elliot Tiber and Tom Monte.The film premiered at the 2009 Cannes... |
2009 | "Bernie" (Young Man #1) | -- |
| Adventureland Adventureland Adventureland is one of the "themed lands" at the many Disneyland-style parks run by the Walt Disney Company around the world. It is themed to resemble the remote jungles in Africa, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific... |
2009 | "Eric" | -- |
| Assassination of a High School President Assassination of a High School President Assassination of a High School President is a 2008 American neo noir comedy film, directed by Brett Simon, written by Tim Calpin and Kevin Jakubowski, and starring Reece Thompson, Bruce Willis, Mischa Barton and Michael Rapaport... |
2008 | "Steven Lohman" | -- |
| The Girl Next Door The Girl Next Door The Girl Next Door is a 2004 American teen film starring Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch, and Timothy Olyphant, directed by Luke Greenfield, about an honor student who falls in love for the first time with the girl next door, but finds the situation becoming complicated after he learns that she is a... |
2007 | "Eddie" | -- |
| Love Monkey Love Monkey Love Monkey is a television series created by Michael Rauch and based on a book of the same name, by Kyle Smith. It starred Tom Cavanagh as a 30-something, single, record executive who navigated the tumultuous and highly amusing waters of work and dating in New York City.Its first episode aired on... (TV) |
2006 | "Luther" | 1 episode |
| Bittersweet Place | 2005 | "Todd" | -- |
| The Sopranos The Sopranos The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads... (TV) |
2004 | "Partygoer" | 1 episode |
| Late Show with David Letterman Late Show with David Letterman Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is... (TV) |
2002 | "Dwight the Troubled Teen" | 50+ episodes (uncredited) |