Michael Villani

Michael Villani

Personal Details

Biography

Michael Villani is an accomplished actor and voice-over artist based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri, which he earned in 1970. Following 15 years in radio, Mike began his career in Hollywood as a Page at NBC, where he worked on various classic programs, including The Tonight Show, Laugh In, and Hollywood Squares.

As an actor, Mike has co-starred in several notable films, such as Up Close and Personal with Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer, Volcano with Tommy Lee Jones, and Wag the Dog with Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman. He also appeared in Man On The Moon, the Milos Forman film about Andy Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey, as well as Jim's blockbuster Bruce Almighty. Mike's other notable film credits include The Girl Next Door and Dreamgirls, where he starred alongside Jamie Foxx and Beyoncé Knowles.

In addition to his film work, Mike has a long list of television credits, including co-starring roles in hits like Criminal Minds, CSI, and Fresh Off the Boat.

As a voice-over artist, Mike has lent his voice to various projects, including the popular video games BIOSHOCK and WORLD OF WARCRAFT. He has also been the national spokesman for DiTech.com for 11 years and the international voice for Warner Brothers Television.

Mike's extensive experience in voice-over work has also led him to become the Voice of the Anaheim Police Department, a position he has held for 39 years. He was honored with the Reserve Officer of the Year Award in 2016 for his dedication and service. Furthermore, Mike is the Master of Ceremonies for various corporate, charitable events, and golf tournaments in and around Southern California.

Career

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2012
Evolution of Bodybuilding
Evolution of Bodybuilding as Narrator (voice)
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2010
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Batman: Under the Red Hood as Reporter #3 (voice)
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2006
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls as Detroit Reporter
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2004
The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door as TV Talk Show Host
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2003
Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty as Newscaster
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2000
Mercy Streets
Mercy Streets as Sergeant Griffin
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1999
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon as Merv Griffin
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1997
Volcano
Volcano as Michael Louis Villani - The Media
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Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog as Male Commentator
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1996
Up Close & Personal
Up Close & Personal as Doug Dunning
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1992
Chaplin
Chaplin as Dinner Guest
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1988
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1984