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Michael LandesAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 18.09.1972
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Michael Landis
Michael Landis, an American actor, is best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the first season of the sci-fi television series 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'. His portrayal of Olsen became truly iconic, but the creators of the show decided to replace Landis with another actor.
Successful Career
Michael Landis also had a successful career with roles such as Detective Nicholas O'Malley in the series 'Special Unit' and Officer Thomas Burke in the horror film 'Final Destination 2'. On television, Landis played the leading male role, Giles Raymond, in the British multi-series dramedy 'Love Soup', but once again, only in the first season. In this project, he worked alongside Tamsin Greig, known for her role in the series 'Black Books'.
Early Life and Career
Michael Landis was born on September 18, 1972, in Bronx, New York City. His mother, Patricia, is an interior designer, and his father, Bernard, is a marketing consultant. He got his first notable role in the series 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' in 1993. The first season was received relatively calmly by the audience, but the characters played by Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain received positive reviews from critics. During this time, Landis, who brought a fresh interpretation to the character of Jimmy Olsen, a young employee of the newspaper 'Daily Planet', gathered a cult following and started to divert attention from Superman himself. In the second season, Olsen was played by Justin Whalin, and the official reason given by the creators for the replacement was Landis's resemblance to Cain.
Recent Projects
Landis also appeared in the comedy series 'The Wedding Bells' as David Conlon. However, the project did not last long, and once again, Landis settled for a decent role within the span of one season. He also portrayed Chef Danny in the sitcom 'Miranda', where his character only appeared in one episode. Some of his recent projects include the dramedy 'My Girlfriend's Boyfriend', the sports drama 'Just Wright', and the musical 'Burlesque'. After his participation in the comedy 'Best Man Down', Landis was cast in the unconventional film 'The Congress' alongside Robin Wright.
Personal Life
On October 21, 2000, Landis married actress Wendy Benson, known for her role as Julie Harris in the television biopic 'James Dean'. The couple has two children together, Mimi and Dominic.
