Michael David Chiklis is an American actor best known for playing Detective Vic Mackey in The Shield.
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Best Known For:The television show The Shield
Breakthrough:Starring as Commissioner Tony Scali in the hit ABC series The Commish in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Michael David Chiklis
- Full Name: Michael David Chiklis
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show The Shield
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1963
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Lowell, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michelle Epstein
- Specialization: Actor, Producer, and Director
Michael David Chiklis Age
Michael David Chiklis is about 63 years old as of 2026. Michael David Chiklis was born in 1963.
Michael David Chiklis Height
Michael David Chiklis stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
He attended Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.
- Boston University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Michael David Chiklis rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Shield.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Shield, The Commish, and Fantastic Four.
Television
- TV Show: The Shield (Detective Vic Mackey, 2002-2008) — Won Emmy and Golden Globe Awards
- TV Show: The Commish (Commissioner Tony Scali, 1991-1996)
Film
- Film: Fantastic Four (Ben Grimm / The Thing, 2005)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — The Shield
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama — Hollywood Foreign Press Association — The Shield
Michael David Chiklis Family & Relationships
Michael David Chiklis is married to Michelle Epstein.
- Father: Charlie Chiklis
- Mother: Katherine Epvoria
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael David Chiklis
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1963
- Age: 62
- Birthday: August 30
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Lowell, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Charlie Chiklis
- Mother: Katherine Epvoria
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michelle Epstein
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Michelle Epstein (Spouse • Wife)
