Michael Fishman
Birthday: 22 October 1981, Long Beach, California, USA
Height: 180 cm
Michael Fishman was born in Long Beach California. The middle of three children, older sister Robyn Fishman and brother Matthew Fishman. His father, Nelson, was a Jeweler and his mother, Darlene, a Nu ...Show More
My goal is to not only earn good work as an actor, but hopefully write and produce good work for oth Show more
My goal is to not only earn good work as an actor, but hopefully write and produce good work for others. Hide
As a child actor it's important to follow the examples of people like Ron Howard and Jodie Foster wh Show more
As a child actor it's important to follow the examples of people like Ron Howard and Jodie Foster who not only have been successful as adults but as members of society. Hide
[on beginning a script] I fight against the white on the page and the conventional thoughts that ine Show more
[on beginning a script] I fight against the white on the page and the conventional thoughts that inevitably fill it first. Hide
[on Oprah about loving the crew]: I had about two hundred aunts and uncles who taught me everything Show more
[on Oprah about loving the crew]: I had about two hundred aunts and uncles who taught me everything I needed to know. The women taught me to be a hopeless romantic and the men taught me to be a strong willed man. Hide
Losing Quinny (Glenn Quinn) was a devastating for me. Glenn could light up any room, even the darkes Show more
Losing Quinny (Glenn Quinn) was a devastating for me. Glenn could light up any room, even the darkest night. His absence made me think about what I wanted in life and how short our time is. He sparked my return to acting. I think about him all the time. Hide
[on writing] I'm inspired by the synchronicity of life. The moments that take our breath away, where Show more
[on writing] I'm inspired by the synchronicity of life. The moments that take our breath away, where we're on the edge of our seat and our eyes forced to well up Hide
On raising his younger brother: "In a lot of ways we grew together. Taking care of him helped me mat Show more
On raising his younger brother: "In a lot of ways we grew together. Taking care of him helped me matured. In so many ways he's like my first kid. Matthew would be the first to tell you I was strict and fair. I made all my really big parenting mistakes with him. My kids reap the benefits of that experience". Hide
Hopefully I can be one more positive example of a person who grew up in this Industry and handled it Show more
Hopefully I can be one more positive example of a person who grew up in this Industry and handled it with dignity and humility. Hide
I've always tried to be a positive example of the Entertainment Industry and overcome the perceived Show more
I've always tried to be a positive example of the Entertainment Industry and overcome the perceived negative connotations of growing up a "Child Star". It was important to everyone from the show that all of us kids on Roseanne grow up to be responsible adults. Hide
I love being an actor. As a kid you know black and white, anger and happiness. Kids usually don't ha Show more
I love being an actor. As a kid you know black and white, anger and happiness. Kids usually don't have the life experience to paint all the shades of gray. I was a happy kid living a dream surrounded by great people on Roseanne. Life teaches each of us nuanced conflicting emotion. I'm stronger personally and professionally from all my life experience. Hide
Michael Fishman's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (49)
Michael Fishman'S roles
D.J. Conner
D.J. Conner, Cannibal, Carny, D.J. 'The Deej' Conner, D.J. Conner, Pilgrim, Indian, Himself, Little Rosie, Moses, Tatoo, Terror Guard...
