Michael Higgins

Biography

Michael Higgins was born on January 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Michael Patrick Higgins Jr. He was an actor, known for State and Main (2000), Springfield Story (1952) and Der Dialog (1974). He was married to Elizabeth Lee Goodwin. He died on November 5, 2008 in Manhattan, New York City.

Career Overview

Michael Higgins has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Orphans' Home Cycle with 1 titles. Signature works include The Conversation, Wanda, Edge of Fury. 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

55

Birth Date

1920-01-20 00:00:00

Birth Place

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  The Conversation
• 

  Wanda
• 

  Edge of Fury
• 

  Keep Our Honor Bright
• 

  Goodnight Bill
• 

  Angel Heart

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• The Orphans' Home Cycle (1 titles)
• The Black Stallion (1 titles)
• Stepford Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Gene Hackman (1 collaborations)
• John Cazale (1 collaborations)
• Allen Garfield (1 collaborations)
• Frederic Forrest (1 collaborations)
• Cindy Williams (1 collaborations)
• Elizabeth MacRae (1 collaborations)
• Teri Garr (1 collaborations)
• Harrison Ford (1 collaborations)
• Mark Wheeler (1 collaborations)
• Robert Shields (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (55 credits)

  • Ice Castles

    Fan

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Synecdoche, New York

    Actor Playing Man with Nose Bleed

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • An American Carol

    Parent

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Favor

    Mr. Ritter

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Off the Black

    Al Cook

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Goodnight Bill

    Terry

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Messengers

    Poor Old Man from Room 410

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Swimfan

    Mr. Tillman

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • State and Main

    Doc Wilson

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Impostors

    Older Man who Drops Dead

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Just the Ticket

    Confessional Priest

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Calm at Sunset

    Grandpa

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Wind

    Artemus

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Local Stigmatic

    Drunk Man

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Ramparts (1999) ... Darryl Grady actor actors

    - In Memory Of (1991) ... Thad Messimer actor actors
    1990
  • Forced March

    Andras Bereg

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Crusoe

    Dr Martin

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Dead Bang

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • New York Stories

    Robber

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Angel Heart

    Doctor Fowler

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Barnum

    Phineas Taylor

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Seven Minutes in Heaven

    Senator Peterson

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • On Valentine's Day

    Mr. Vaughn

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • 1918

    Mr. Vaughn

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Equalizer

    - Lady Cop (1985) ... Marvin Stahl actor actors
    1985
  • Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter

    William Spear

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Rumble Fish

    Mr. Harrigan

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Cradle Will Fall

    Dr. Emmet Salem

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Born Beautiful

    Walter Forrest

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy

    Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Carl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences

    Father / Hobo

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Fort Apache, the Bronx

    Heffernan

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • A Time for Miracles

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Paul's Case

    Paul's Father

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Black Stallion

    Neville

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Seduction of Joe Tynan

    Senator Pardew

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • King of the Gypsies

    Traffic Court Judge

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Death Play

    Sam

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • The Stepford Wives

    Mr. Cornell

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • The Conversation

    Paul

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Desperate Characters

    Francis Early

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Wanda

    Mr. Dennis

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Arrangement

    Michael Anderson

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Pie in the Sky

    Carl

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • The Outer Limits

    - The Mice (1964) ... Dr. Thomas Kellander actor actors
    1963
  • Ben Casey

    - One Nation Indivisible (1964) ... actor actors

    - The Only Place Where They Know My Name (1964) ... actor actors
    1961
  • Play of the Week: Rashomon

    Preist

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • The Andy Griffith Show

    - Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting (1968) ... Mr. Clifford actor actors
    1960
  • Edge of Fury

    Richard Barrie

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Fabulous Irishman

    Jamie Farrow

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • The Lark

    Brother Ladvenu

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Gunsmoke

    - The Kite (1964) ... Cassidy actor actors

    - Two of a Kind (1963) ... Finnegan actor actors
    1955
  • Keep Our Honor Bright

    Matt Mathewson

    actor

    actors
    1953
  • Shades of Gray

    U.S. Army Soldier

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Studio One

    - The Defender (Part 2) (1957) ... Sergeant James Sheeley actor actors

    - The Defender (Part 1) (1957) ... Sergeant James Sheeley actor actors
    1948