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Michael Marisi Ornstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963 (age 61–62) |
| Spouse(s) | Zoe (2005–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | http://www.michaelornstein.com/ |
Michael Marisi Ornstein (born 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for his recurring role as Chucky Marstein onSons of Anarchy (2008–2014) and its spin-offMayans M.C. (2019–2023).
Ornstein studied acting as a child at theAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and later studied underStella Adler. After high school, he enrolled in theMason Gross School of the Arts. He quit after his first year and moved to New York City to begin working professionally.
Ornstein's first film credit was forCrossing Delancey, in which he played the minor character Mickey. Television credits include a recurring role as Detective Bonnaventura inHomicide: Life on the Street, and a two-episode arc inThird Watch, as well as parts inSeinfeld,Law & Order,Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, andLaw & Order: Criminal Intent.
Ornstein's stage acting credits span twenty-five years' worth of new plays in New York City, in addition to creating the role of Louis Ironson in the 1991 World Premiere ofAngels in America at theEureka Theater in San Francisco.
Ornstein played Chuck "Chucky" Marstein onSons of Anarchy (2008–2014) and played him on its spin-offMayans M.C. (2018–2019).
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | White Hot | Carlos | |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey | Mickey | |
| 1995 | Man of The Year | Mike Miller | |
| 1996 | Kansas City | Jackie Ciro | |
| 1998 | The Book of Life | Computer Wizard | |
| 1999 | Let It Snow | Lenny Ellis | |
| 2022 | Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness | Aide / Big Oxe | Voice role[1] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Blindsided | Det. Sartucci | TV movie |
| 1993 | Seinfeld | Waiter | Episode: "The Shoes" |
| 1998 | New York Undercover | Perkins | Episode: "Mob Street" |
| 1998–1999 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Det. Tommy Bonnaventura | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Harvey Dennis | Episode: "Limitations" |
| 2000–2005 | Law & Order | Sklar / Eugene Miller | 2 episodes |
| 2001–2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Florist / Phillip / Howard | 3 episodes |
| 2008–2014 | Sons of Anarchy | Chuck "Chucky" Marstein | Recurring role; 46 episodes |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Frank Davis | Episode: "Killshot" |
| 2013 | Mob City | Ray Berman | 2 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Mayans M.C. | Chuck "Chucky" Marstein | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| TBA | †The Abandons | TBA[2] | In Production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Good Game | Lorenzo Santella Jr. | |
| 2017 | Guest Grumps | Himself | Episode: "Gauntlet II with Michael Ornstein" |