Michael Rapaport is known for his fast-talking, energetic New York delivery. Born on March 20, 1970, in Manhattan, he has established a versatile career spanning over three decades across film, television, and digital media. Rapaport first broke out in the early 1990s with his leading performance in the independent drama Zebrahead. He went on to appear in over 60 films, including notable roles in cult classics and blockbusters like True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Deep Blue Sea (1999), and The Heat (2013). On television, he is widely recognized for his recurring role as Phoebe’s cop boyfriend Gary on Friends, as well as regular roles in Boston Public, Prison Break, and Netflix’s Atypical (2017–2021). He is also an accomplished director, earning a PGA Award for his acclaimed hip-hop documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest. In 2026, Rapaport remains highly active across multiple entertainment mediums. He continues to tour the country performing live stand-up comedy while hosting his popular, long-running I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast. Recently, he expanded his reality television footprint by competing on Peacock’s The Traitors Season 4, debuted his personal documentary Am I Canceled Yet?, and made significant political headlines by announcing an upcoming 2029 campaign run for Mayor of New York City.