Michael Moriarty Biography

The man who brought the morally strong and astute law enforcement officer Ben Stone to life on the small screen, Michael Moriarty is a professional stage and screen actor best known for portraying character roles. Standing tall at 6’ 4”, he is definitely one of Hollywood’s tallest actors. Being so tall does have its benefits! His extraordinary height lends him an air of formidability which the actor used to the best of his advantage. The son of a doctor, he developed an interest in acting from a young age and studied theatre in college before attending The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) on a scholarship. He was very talented and dedicated towards the profession of acting and there was no doubt that he would one day become a major actor. He began his career as a theatre actor by making his debut at the New York Shakespeare Festival. Eventually he made his way into the world of television. His role as Jim in the television production of Tennessee Williams' ‘The Glass Menagerie’ won him several accolades and made him a recognized face among the audience. His height combined with his lanky frame and piercing gray-blue eyes make him an ideal selection to play characters with underlying psychological issues.