Date of Birth: December 29, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Michael Cudlitz is an American actor best known for his roles in popular television series such as “Band of Brothers,” “Southland,” and “The Walking Dead.” Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Cudlitz developed an early interest in acting, which led him to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). His career began in the early 1990s with various small roles in film and television. Cudlitz’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Sgt. Denver “Bull” Randleman in the critically acclaimed World War II miniseries “Band of Brothers.” He further cemented his status as a talented character actor with his role as Officer John Cooper in the police drama “Southland,” for which he received a Critics’ Choice Television Award. In 2014, Cudlitz joined the cast of the hit TV series “The Walking Dead” as Sgt. Abraham Ford, a role that significantly raised his profile and garnered him a dedicated fanbase. Outside of his acting career, Cudlitz is also a skilled director, having directed multiple episodes of “The Walking Dead” and its spinoffs.
5 Interesting Facts about Michael Cudlitz
1. Michael Cudlitz’s distinctive red hair and mustache for his role in “The Walking Dead” became iconic among fans of the series.
2. He originally moved to Los Angeles to work as a carpenter on film sets before breaking into acting.
3. Cudlitz has been happily married to his wife, Rachel Cudlitz, for over two decades.
4. He starred in the 1997 film “Gattaca,” where he played a minor role as a cop.
5. Cudlitz directed his first episode of “The Walking Dead” in Season 9, titled “Stradivarius.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Cudlitz
1. “You can learn a lot about yourself by working through the eyes of another individual.”
2. “I think the biggest thing with ‘Southland’ is that it was a show that was exactly what it was.”
3. “The thing I love about ‘The Walking Dead’ is that it’s about people trying to survive in a world that no longer exists.”
4. “It’s all about character and story for me. If those elements are strong, I’m interested.”
5. “The best part of being an actor is the ability to live many lives in one lifetime.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Michael Cudlitz has achieved is estimated to be $2 million.
Children
Michael Cudlitz and his wife Rachel have two children, twin boys named Max and Mason, born in 1997.
Relevant Links
1. [Michael Cudlitz IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191044/
2. [Michael Cudlitz on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Cudlitz
3. [Michael Cudlitz on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/michael.cudlitz/
4. [Michael Cudlitz Bio on AMC](https://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead/cast-crew/abraham-ford
