Michael Wincott

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Actor (1958)
Fri Mar 10 2023
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Michael Wincott is a Canadian actor who has been in the entertainment industry since 1976. He is best known for his portrayal of Guy of Gisborne in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and Hayes in "Seraphim Falls." 

Michael began his acting journey by portraying the role of a troubled protagonist in the movie Earthbound. Since then, he has been serving the industry for over four decades. As of now, he has made a name for himself as a talented and versatile actor. 

In this article today, we will have a brief view into the personal and professional life of the Forsaken actor, Michael. So stay with us till the end of this article. 

Is Michael Married? If Yes, Who Is His Wife?

As of now, Michael Wincott seems to be leading a single blissful life. He has not been seen with anyone whom we can assume to be his girlfriend. Nor has he been engaged or married to anyone recently.

Michael Wincott posing for a photo shoot.
A portrait of Michael Wincott. Image Source: Facebook @Jess Michaels

Despite being a top Canadian actor, Michael prefers to live a secretive life away from media attention. Well, it is still unclear if the Grand Street actor is hiding his relationship from the public or if he is really single at the moment. 

How Rich Is Knight of Cups Actor?

As of now, Michael Wincott has a total net worth of $5 million. He has amassed this huge sum through his successful career in the acting field. He has been in the entertainment industry since 1976, giving consultative hits and super-hit movies and TV series. Meanwhile, a wealthiest ТV реrѕоnаlіtу, Місhаеl Раtrісk МсСоnаughеу has a huge net worth of $65 million like Donna Shinoda.

Apart from his acting career, Micael has not shared any other additional source of income in any media. So it is concluded that his primary source of income is his acting career. 

Michael Wincott Previous Relationship Timeline

Although Michael is single at present, he had two relationships with beautiful celebrities in the past. In 1997, Michael started dating the gorgeous model, Vera Zaal. However, things between the former duo did not go well, leading the couple to be separated after a few months. 

Photo of Michael Wincott and his former girlfriend, Elizabeth Jagger.
Michael Wincott and his former girlfriend, Elizabeth Jagger. Image Source: Zimbio

After breaking up with Vera Zaal Michael started bonding with the American model Elizabeth Jagger. They started dating each other in 2003 after knowing each other for a while. 

Unfortunately, like Michael's previous relationship, his relationship with Vera also lasted for a short time. As per the reports, the ex-couple ended their relationship just a few months after dating.

Early Life Details 

Michael Wincott was born and raised by his parents in Toronto, Canada like Harry Raftus, on January 21, 1958. William Wincott and Lucia Wincott are his parents. His birth name is Michael Anthony Claudio Wincott and holds Aquarius as his zodiac sign.

From a young age, Michael was fascinated by the world of acting. Growing up, he would often put on plays and performances for his family and friends, honing his acting skills. 

As Wincott grew older, his love for acting only intensified. Finally, at the age of twenty-one, he decided to pursue acting as a career. And the rest is history.

Michael Elder's Brother Is Also An Actor

Yes, Michael has an elder brother whose name is Jeff Wincott. His brother, Jeffrey, is also a Canadian actor and producer. He is well-known among the public for his role as Detective Lucas in the TV mini-series The Night Of.

Michael Wincott, elder brother, Jeff Wincott during TO indie film festival.
Michael Wincott, elder brother, Jeff Wincott, during TO indie film festival. Image Source: Wikidata

Jeff was born on May 8, 1956, in Toronto, Canada as the first child of his parents, two years before the birth of Michael. He started his acting journey after studying acting at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. His first screen appearance was through the TV series King of Kensington where he portrayed the role of Jeff.

Till now, Jeff has appeared in over seventy-nine movies and TV series of different genres. Apart from acting, he also has fourteen credits as a producer and one-one credit as a writer and director on his IMDb page.

Physical Appearance: How Tall Is Wincott?

Michael Wincott is a very handsome actor with salt-and-pepper hair and brown eye. Moving on to his body measurement, he has a decent height of 5 feet 10.5 inches (175 cm), whereas his body weight is 90 kg (198 lbs). 

Michael Wincott posing for a photo shoot.
Michael Wincott posing for a photo shoot. Image Source: Michael Wincott Tumblr 

Despite being in his 50s, Michael looks quite young compared to other men of similar age groups. Regular exercise and balanced diet food might be the primary reason behind his young looks.

Education Qualification

Michael is a highly qualified American actor who has completed his primary education at a private school in his hometown. He went to Victoria University, a college of the University of Toronto, to complete his higher studies.

Being interested in acting, Michael shifted to Juilliard School situated in New York City to learn acting. He graduated from acting school in 1986 with remarkable colors. 

During an interview, the 5 feet 10.5 inches tall actor Michael thanked Des McAnuff and his father for encouraging him to be enrolled at the prestigious acting school.

Michael's Acting Career: Starting To Now

As mentioned earlier, Michael Wincott began his acting career by portraying the role of a protagonist in the 1976 movie Earthbound. In 1979, he appeared in four other movies, Title ShotAn American Christmas CarolThe Family Man, and Wild Horse Hank, portraying minor roles.

As of now, Michael has appeared in over sixty-five movies and TV series of different genres. Some of his notable filmography credits include:

S.N.FilmographyRolesReleased Years
1.Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves     Guy of Gisborne    1991
2.The CrowTop Dollar1994
3.Strange DaysPhilo Gant1995
4.Seraphim FallsHayes2006
5.NopeAntlers Holst2022

 

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