Michael McCann — A Simple Twist of Fate Character Profile

About Michael McCann

Protagonist who becomes a misanthropic gold coin collector after heartbreak, until the arrival of a young girl transforms his perspective on humanity.

Michael McCann — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Steve Martin

Appears in

A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Michael McCann — Alliance Co-Raiser — April Simon (Catherine O'Hara)

  April provides essential support in raising the child alongside Michael.

• Michael McCann — Conflict Custody Adversary — John Newland (Gabriel Byrne)

  John seeks formal custody, pitting him against Michael in court.

• Michael McCann — Conflict Thief — Tanny Newland (Stephen Baldwin)

  Tanny commits a burglary against Michael, initiating the central conflict.

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More characters from A Simple Twist of Fate

• John Newland (Gabriel Byrne)
• Nancy Lambert Newland (Laura Linney)
• April Simon (Catherine O'Hara)
• Judge Marcus (Ed Grady)
• Mathilda McCann - Age 10 (Alana Austin)
• Mathilda McCann - Age 5 (Alyssa Austin)
• Elaine McCann (Carolyn McCormick)
• Marsha Swanson (Amelia Campbell)
• Stablehand (Leon Lamar)
• Cal (Terry Loughlin)
• Bailiff (Afemo Omilami)
• Tanny Newland (Stephen Baldwin)