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Michael Irby
Irby in Los Angeles, California, July 3, 2019
Born
Michael Clinton Irby

(1972-11-16) November 16, 1972 (age 51)
Palm Springs, California, US
Years active1997–present
SpouseSusan Matus
Children1

Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in the CBS series The Unit (2006–2009).

Early life and education

Irby was born in Palm Springs,[1] California and grew up in Cabazon, California,[2] the son of Ernie and Cindy Irby. He is of mixed Mexican-American and African-American heritage and has two brothers, Jason and Ernest III.[3]

With a lifelong love for soccer, he played in Europe as part of Team USA before he was forced to give it up due to injury.

Following the end of his soccer career, he attended College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California and Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. His drama professor encouraged him to pursue a career in theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City.

Personal life

Irby is married to Susan Matus, whom he met while studying in New York. They have a son named Adison James Bear Irby.[4]

Selected filmography

  • Silent Prey (1997) as Assistant D.A. Oniz
  • Law & Order (1999–2000, TV Series) as John Acosta / Diego Garza / Boca
  • Mourning Glory (2001) as Luis
  • Piñero (2001) as Reinaldo Povod
  • The Last Castle (2001) as Enriquez
  • MDs (2002, TV Series) as Jaime Lopez
  • Haunted (2002, TV Series) as Dante
  • CSI: Miami (2002, TV Series) as Ignatio Paez
  • Final Draft (2003) as Elijah
  • Klepto (2003) as Marco
  • Line of Fire (2003–2005, TV Series) as Amiel Macarthur
  • CSI: NY (2004–2011, TV Series) as Kenny Hexton / Eduardo
  • Flightplan (2005) as Obaid
  • Once Upon a Wedding (2005) as Luis
  • The Unit (2006–2009, TV Series) as Charles Grey
  • Law Abiding Citizen (2009) as Detective Garza
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (2010, TV Series) as Montrell Perez
  • 24 (2010, TV Series) as Adrion Bishop
  • Lie to Me (2010, TV Series) as Ronnie Bacca
  • Louis (2010) as Robichaux
  • Faster (2010) as Vaquero
  • Fast Five (2011) as Zizi
  • Bones (2011, TV Series) as Police Officer
  • The Protector (2011, TV Series) as Roberto Casas
  • Dirty People (2012) as Robert
  • Common Law (2012, TV Series) as Jason
  • The Mentalist (2012, Season 5, Episode 4: "Blood Feud") as Beltran
  • K-11 (2012) as Lieutenant Hernandez
  • Person of Interest (2012, TV Series) as Fermin Ordoñez
  • Elementary (2013, Season 1, Episode 15: "A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs") as Xande Diaz
  • Vegas (2013, Season 1, Episode 17: "Hollywood Ending") as Eddie Bade
  • Hawaii Five-0 (2013, Season 3, Episode 24: "Aloha, Malama Pono") as Rafael Salgado
  • Almost Human (2013–2014, TV Series) as Detective Richard Paul
  • Crisis (2014, TV Series) as Khani
  • The Following (2015, TV Series) as Andrew Sharp
  • CSI: Cyber (2015, TV Series) as Navy Cap. David Ortega M.D.
  • True Detective (2015, TV Series) as Detective Elvis Ilinca
  • Rosewood (2015, TV Series) as Agent Giordano
  • Taken (2017, TV Series) as Scott
  • SEAL Team (2017-2018, TV Series) as Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Seaver
  • Mayans M.C. (2018–2019, TV Series) as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa
  • Barry (2018–2019, TV Series) as Cristobal Sifuentes
  • Duke (2019) as Evelio
  • Bolden! (2019)

References

  1. ^ "Biography for Michael Irby". TV Guide. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
  2. ^ "Biography for Michael Irby". IMDb. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
  3. ^ "Oops! | Page Not Found | NBC". NBC. Retrieved 2018-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  4. ^ Bryan, Becca (3 January 2010). "A Different Kind of Unit Wife-Susan Matus". BeccaBOnline. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
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