Michael Higgins

Characters played by Michael Higgins

Marty Dance Double — Back to the Future Part III (1990)

Professional dancer performing complex choreography for Marty.

Dancer — Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

Background performer in disco and party scenes, adds to the film's retro aesthetic.

Mr. Gierasch — School Ties (1992)

Mr. Gierasch is the teacher who finds the crib sheet accidentally dropped by Charlie Dillon after an exam. He threatens to fail the entire class unless the cheater comes forward and directs the students to persuade that person to confess, setting the central moral test in motion.

Career Overview

Michael Higgins has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Clerks with 1 titles. Signature works include School Ties, Back to the Future Part III, (500) Days of Summer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
15
Birth Place
San Luis Obispo, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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