Michael Tucci is an American actor and also a retired high school teacher. Tucci is famous for playing Pete Schumaker in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (1986-1990), Sonny LaTierri in the 1978 film Grease and “Norman Briggs” in the television series Diagnosis Murder(1993-1997).
Michael Tucci: Bio Summary
| Full Name | Michael Tucci |
| famous as | Actor |
| Age | 76 years old as of 2022 |
| Date of Birth | April 15, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | New York, New York, United States |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Children | Kelly Tucci, Kate Tucci |
| Spouse | Kathleen Tucci |
| Parents | Nicholas Tucci, Minerva Tucci |
Michael Tucci was born on 15 April 1946 in New York City, New York, the U.S.A to his parents, Nicholas Tucci and Minerva Tucci. As of 2022, he is 76 years old. His father Nicholas Tucci was a business executive. Tucci on the other hand became an American film, TV, and stage actor and also a high school teacher.
Education
Michael Tucci attended H. Frank Carey Junior-Senior High School in Franklin Square, New York, and C.W. Post College of Long Island University, where he served as President of the local Sigma Beta Epsilon fraternity, which had Marjorie Merriweather Post as its honorary house mother and later became a chapter of the national Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Tucci also worked as a Residence Manager in the dorms. He also has a J.D. from St. John’s Law School.
Career
Michael Tucci is best known for his portrayal of T-Birds member Sonny LaTierri in the 1978 film Grease. From 1983 to 1986, he played law student Gerald Golden in the TV series The Paper Chase. Tucci played Garry Shandling’s best friend Pete Schumaker for five years on the cult classic It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (1986–1990).
He also spent over three years touring with companies of the musical “Chicago,” playing Roxy Hart’s husband, Amos. Michael also appeared on “Flying Blind” as a regular. His stage credits include HOLD ME!, Groucho, The Wizard of Oz (50th), Grease, Godspell, Minnie’s Boys, and Kid Twist.
For the first four seasons of Diagnosis: Murder, Michael Tucci also played Dick Van Dyke’s friend and hospital administrator Norman Briggs. Apart from acting, Michael Tucci has been teaching and coaching Introduction to Fine Arts and Theater Arts at St. Francis High School in La Caada Flintridge, California, for 15 years, as well as “The Business of Acting” at UCLA (extension). Michael is currently acting again and is represented by BBR on a national level… Brady, David
Who is Michael Tucci’s Wife
Michael Tucci is married to a former NBC Universal executive, Kathleen Mary Tucci, with whom he has two daughters, Kate (b. 1989) and Kelly (b. 1994). The exact year they got married has not been made public.
Michael Tucci: net worth
Michael Tucci has a net worth of $3 million according to celebrity Networth portal.
is Micheal Tucci, Stanley Tucci’s brother?
Micheal Tucci and Stanley Tucci are not related. They two happened to just have the same surname.
Michael Tucci siblings
Does Tucci have any siblings? The actor has not said anything about having any siblings.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | The Night They Robbed Big Bertha’s | Lou | |
| 1975 | Forced Entry | Richie | Alternative title: The Last Victim |
| 1978 | Grease | Sonny LaTierri | |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Harry Cimoli | |
| 1981 | Lunch Wagon | Arnie | Alternative title: Lunch Wagon Girls |
| 1982 | Pandemonium | Man Leaving Restaurant | |
| 1982 | Groucho | Chico Marx | |
| 1998 | Evasive Action | Judge | |
| 1999 | Elevator Seeking | Carl | Direct-to-video |
| 2001 | Blow | Dr. Bay | |
| 2001 | Mimic 2 | Dr. Shapiro | Direct-to-video |
| 2013 | The Heat | Mr. Mullins |
Television credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Delvecchio | George Sanfillipo | Episode – “Red Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” |
| 1976 | Barney Miller | Fred | Episode – “Hash” |
| 1978 | Barney Miller | Rubin | Episode – “The Accusation” |
| 1979 | The Love Boat | Sam | Episode – “Ages of Man/Bo ‘n Sam/Families” |
| 1980 | Barney Miller | Danny Rizzo | Episode – “People’s Court” |
| 1980 | Angie | Dennis | Episode – “Angie and Brad’s Close Encounter” |
| 1980 | Alice | Dino | Episodes – “Hello Vegas, Goodbye Diner”, “Too Many Robert Goulets” |
| 1980 | Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb | Captain Claude Eatherly | TV movie |
| 1981 | Lou Grant | Marvin | Episode – “Reckless” |
| 1982 | Barney Miller | Gilbert Doyle | Episode – “The Clown” |
| 1982–1983 | Trapper John, M.D. | Dr. Charlie Nichols | Recurring role (3 episodes) |
| 1982 | The Powers of Matthew Star | Pileggi | Episode – “The Italian Caper” |
| 1983–1986 | The Paper Chase | Gerald Golden | 36 episodes |
| 1984 | Night Court | Mr. Pina | Episode – “The Nun” |
| 1985 | Diff’rent Strokes | Officer Jim Coletta | Episode – “Street Smarts” |
| 1986 | Cagney & Lacey | Polonais | Episode – “The Man Who Shot Trotsky” |
| 1986 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Lionel | Episode – “The Princess Who Had Never Laughed” |
| 1986–1990 | It’s Garry Shandling’s Show | Pete Schumaker | Main cast (71 episodes) |
| 1991 | MacGyver | Philip | Episode – “Honest Abe” |
| 1991 | Chance of a Lifetime | Randall | TV movie |
| 1992–1993 | Flying Blind | Jeremy Barash | Main cast (22 episodes) |
| 1993–1997 | Diagnosis: Murder | Norman Briggs | Main cast (85 episodes) |
| 1994 | Monty | Dr. Rubin | Episode – “Baby Talk” |
| 1994 | MacShayne: The Final Roll of the Dice | Harvey Bell | TV movie |
| 1995 | Just Like Dad | Frank Turner | TV movie |
| 1996 | The Man Who Captured Eichmann | Danny | TV movie |
| 1997 | Life’s Work | Principal Blair | Episode – “Harassment” |
| 1999 | JAG | Father Genaro | Episode – “Second Sight” |
| 2001 | Once and Again | Arnold | Recurring role (2 episodes) |
| 2015 | The Comedians | Billy’s Agent | Episode – “Pilot” |
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