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Michael Luggio

  • Actor
  • Executive
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Michael is an actor, director, and acting coach based in NYC. He has appeared in the Law & Order series. The Handler, The Practice, Robbery Homicide Division as well as feature and independent films. While working with some of the industry's most prominent actors and directors, he has had the pleasure of friendships with Sydney Pollack, Sydney Lumet, and Harold Becker who have guided and educated him with his craft as an actor and director throughout his career.

He began teaching and directing plays in New York and Los Angeles at Third Street Theatre, The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, before opening New York Theatre Academy, now known as Michael Luggio Coaching. MLC is a private acting studio where he teaches, coaches, and mentors some of the industry's most respected actors. Michael's no-nonsense approach to the craft and focus on character development, along with his understanding of the industry, have allowed him to help many students further their careers.
BornFebruary 27, 1959
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  • Known for

    Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Manager
    Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)
    The Practice
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Ronny Intesco
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian, Julianne Nicholson, and Chris Noth in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
    Law & Order: Criminal Intent
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Detective Elsworth
    • Larry Hastings
    Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Tony Degalio

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    • Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise, Betty Gilpin, and Gabrielle Creevy in Three Women (2023)
      Three Women
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Dr. Pete
      • 2023
    • My Brother (2006)
      My Brother
      5.2
      • Mr. Vincent
      • 2006
    • Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian, Julianne Nicholson, and Chris Noth in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
      Law & Order: Criminal Intent
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Detective Elsworth
      • Larry Hastings
      • 2002–2004
    • Joe Pantoliano, Hill Harper, Tanya Wright, and Anna Belknap in The Handler (2003)
      The Handler
      6.9
      TV Series
      • FBI Agent #1
      • 2003
    • Rabbit
      Short
      • Joey
      • 2002
    • Law & Order (1990)
      Law & Order
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Manager
      • 2002
    • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
      Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Tony Degalio
      • 2002
    • Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)
      The Practice
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Ronny Intesco
      • 2001
    • For a Kiss
      Short
      • Rudy
      • 1997
    • Andy Garcia in Night Falls on Manhattan (1996)
      Night Falls on Manhattan
      6.7
      • Attorney (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • John Cusack, Al Pacino, and Bridget Fonda in City Hall (1996)
      City Hall
      6.2
      • Detective (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Lara Flynn Boyle, Peter Gallagher, and Frank Whaley in Cafe Society (1995)
      Cafe Society
      5.6
      • Reporter (uncredited)
      • 1995
    • Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
      Die Hard with a Vengeance
      7.6
      • Teacher (uncredited)
      • 1995
    • Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
      Manhattan Murder Mystery
      7.3
      • Detective (uncredited)
      • 1993
    • Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2 (1990)
      Die Hard 2
      7.2
      • Police Officer (uncredited)
      • 1990

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    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • February 27, 1959
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouses
        Jennifer Ciesar1999 - 2000 (divorced)

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      Michael is the Founder of The New York Theatre Academy where he provides his acting program, mentoring his students, both domestic, and international actors at his studio in New York City, whilst producing and directing staged plays twice a year for his students as part of their education.
    • Quotes
      Do what you want to do, without the intent of hurting others.
    • Nickname
      • Cisco

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