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Michael Cassidy, actor
Actor

Michael Cassidy: Movies & Box Office

films
17
on screen
1979–2026
box office
$81.9M
average score
61
Born
March 20, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2004-present
Spouses
Laura Eichhorn
Children
3
Known for

The Best Michael Cassidy Movies

The highest-rated films Michael Cassidy is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Breaking Fast (2021) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Michael Cassidy's Career in Numbers

Michael Cassidy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Cassidy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Strange Fruit (1979) to Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Michael Cassidy Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 1
  2. 1980s 2
  3. 1990s 1
  4. 2010s 6
  5. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Michael Cassidy's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Michael Cassidy Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Comedy 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Horror 2
  • Action 1
  • Romance 1
  • Family 1

Drama is the genre Michael Cassidy has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Michael Cassidy Career Milestones

First film
Strange Fruit 1979
Biggest box office hit
The Beverly Hillbillies $57.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
Breaking Fast Movie Echo Score 77
17 credits

Michael Cassidy Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Cassidy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Michael Cassidy?

Michael Cassidy was born in Portland, Oregon, U.S. in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 1979, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Michael Cassidy is an accomplished American film and television actor. Born on March 20, 1983, Cassidy gained fame primarily for his roles as Zach Stevens on The O.C. and Tyler Mitchell on the TBS comedy Men at Work. His acting career took off in 2004 and he continues to make a mark on the industry. Cassidy's journey into the world of acting started with a Two-Year Conservatory program at The New Actors Workshop in New York City, which he completed in 2003. He made a significant breakthrough with a role in The O.C. in its second season. His character, Zach Stevens, enjoyed a volatile relationship with Summer Roberts, making Cassidy's portrayal quite remarkable. His talent further landed him a role in the movie Zoom.

In 2007, Cassidy delved into the world of supernatural as Cliff Wiatt in the CW television program, Hidden Palms. This was followed by his casting in Smallville, based on the DC Comics' superhero Superman, where he played the role of Grant Gabriel, Lois Lane’s love interest. However, his character was later revealed as Julian Luthor, the cloned and aged brother of Lex. Cassidy returned to the Superman franchise in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice as Jimmy Olsen. Subsequently, Cassidy famously portrayed Jonathan Walsh on the comedy show People of Earth, a role he played until its cancellation in 2018. Cassidy's rich filmography also includes roles in Argo, The Guilt Trip and the NBC workplace comedy pilot, Not Safe for Work. He has been active since 2004 and his contributions to the film and television industry have indeed been significant.

FAQ

Michael Cassidy: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Cassidy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Cassidy been in?

Michael Cassidy is credited on 17 films, from 1979 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Cassidy's highest-grossing movie?

The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) is Michael Cassidy's biggest box office hit, with $57.4M worldwide, ahead of Hellraiser (1987) ($14.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Cassidy's movies have made $81.9M.

Michael Cassidy's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Cassidy movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Cassidy's best-rated film is Breaking Fast (2021) with a score of 77, followed by Hypochondriac (2022) (66).

Best Michael Cassidy movies, ranked

How old is Michael Cassidy?

Michael Cassidy is 43 years old, born on March 20, 1983 in Portland, Oregon, U.S..

What is Michael Cassidy's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Cassidy's filmography is Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), in the role of Tom.

Who does Michael Cassidy work with most often?

Michael Cassidy shares the most films with Thomas Lennon (2 films) and Tig Notaro (2 films).

The Best Michael Cassidy Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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