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Michael Sloan(1946-2025)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
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Michael Sloan was born on 14 October 1946 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for The Equalizer (2014), Quincy, M.E. (1976) and The Equalizer 3 (2023). He was married to Melissa Sue Anderson. He died on 13 August 2025 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 14, 1946
DiedAugust 13, 2025(78)
BornOctober 14, 1946
DiedAugust 13, 2025(78)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Denzel Washington in The Equalizer (2014)
The Equalizer
7.3
  • Writer
  • 2014
Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
Quincy, M.E.
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer
Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3 (2023)
The Equalizer 3
6.8
  • Writer
  • 2023
Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Ashton Sanders in The Equalizer 2 (2018)
The Equalizer 2
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2018

Credits

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Writer

  • Spidersweb
    • Writer
    • Production Unknown
  • Queen Latifah in The Equalizer (2021)
    The Equalizer
    5.6
    TV Series
    • 'The Equalizer' created by
    • 2021–2025
  • Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3 (2023)
    The Equalizer 3
    6.8
    • based on the television series created by
    • 2023
  • Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Ashton Sanders in The Equalizer 2 (2018)
    The Equalizer 2
    6.7
    • based on the television series created by
    • 2018
  • Denzel Washington in The Equalizer (2014)
    The Equalizer
    7.3
    • based on the television series created by
    • 2014
  • Magi-Nation (2007)
    Magi-Nation
    6.6
    TV Series
    • story
    • 2007
  • Kellie Martin, Nina Siemaszko, and Clarence Williams III in Mystery Woman: In the Shadows (2007)
    Mystery Woman: In the Shadows
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2007
  • Her Sister's Keeper (2006)
    Her Sister's Keeper
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 2006
  • John Ratzenberger, Kellie Martin, and Clarence Williams III in Mystery Woman: Redemption (2006)
    Mystery Woman: Redemption
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2006
  • Mystery Woman: Oh Baby (2006)
    Mystery Woman: Oh Baby
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2006
  • Kellie Martin in Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery (2006)
    Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2006
  • Kellie Martin and Clarence Williams III in Mystery Woman: At First Sight (2006)
    Mystery Woman: At First Sight
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2006
  • Mystery Woman: Game Time (2005)
    Mystery Woman: Game Time
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2005
  • Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder (2005)
    Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2005
  • Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder (2005)
    Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2005
  • Mystery Woman: Snapshot (2005)
    Mystery Woman: Snapshot
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2005

Producer

  • Spidersweb
    • producer
    • Production Unknown
  • Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3 (2023)
    The Equalizer 3
    6.8
    • producer
    • 2023
  • Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Ashton Sanders in The Equalizer 2 (2018)
    The Equalizer 2
    6.7
    • produced by
    • 2018
  • Denzel Washington in The Equalizer (2014)
    The Equalizer
    7.3
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Wesley Snipes in The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008)
    The Art of War II: Betrayal
    4.3
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Billy Zane, Mark Dacascos, and Amelia Cooke in Alien Agent (2007)
    Alien Agent
    4.1
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2007
  • Max Havoc: Ring of Fire (2006)
    Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
    3.3
    • executive producer
    • 2006
  • Mystery Woman (2003)
    Mystery Woman
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • co-executive producer
    • 2003
  • The Outer Limits (1995)
    The Outer Limits
    7.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2001
  • Bruce Boxleitner, Jaclyn Smith, and Chad Everett in Free Fall (1999)
    Free Fall
    4.3
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1999
  • Earthquake in New York (1998)
    Earthquake in New York
    4.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1998
  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993)
    Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
    6.5
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1993–1995
  • Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, and Lindsay Wagner in Bionic Ever After? (1994)
    Bionic Ever After?
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Kung Fu: A Legend Reborn (1992)
    Kung Fu: A Legend Reborn
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1992
  • Melissa Sue Anderson in Feature Fitness (1990)
    Feature Fitness
    Short
    • executive producer
    • 1990
  • The Return of Sam McCloud (1989)
    The Return of Sam McCloud
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1989

Additional Crew

  • Call of the Wild (2000)
    Call of the Wild
    6.6
    TV Series
    • creative consultant
    • 2000
  • The Equalizer (1985)
    The Equalizer
    7.8
    TV Series
    • conceived by
    • 1985–1989
  • Dennis Weaver in McCloud (1970)
    McCloud
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1970–1977

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Michael Sloane
  • Born
    • October 14, 1946
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 13, 2025
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Melissa Sue AndersonMarch 17, 1990 - August 13, 2025 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Piper
  • Parents
    • Paula Stone
  • Other works
    Playwright: "Underground". Thriller.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

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    Has two children, daughter Piper Sloan and son Griffin Sloan, with wife Melissa Sue Anderson.

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