Michael David Palance (born March 27, 1970) is an American actor and producer. He broke into acting as a teenager and his early success was established with daytime soap operas, which include the starring role of Daniel Wolek on One Life to Live and Robert Rowan on Ryan’s Hope. He is also known for his starring role in the movie Savate.

Michael Palance
Michael Palance speaking at a conference
Michael Palance
Born
Michael David Palance

(1970-03-27) March 27, 1970 (age 54)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCEO of Premiere
Known forGo Iguanas!

Since 2018, he has been the CEO of Premiere and directed hit tv shows like Go Iguanas![1] He is currently producing and directing the Monster Metaverse film series. This comedy follows the lives of kid gamers as they enter the Metaverse to battle with the likes of Frankenstein and Dracula.

Early life

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Palance was born in Long Island, New York, and he took acting classes during his years at Massapequa High School, which he graduated from in 1988. He didn't take an interest in acting until his early teenage years. A friend of the family suggested that he might try doing some modeling, and this idea led the way to acting[2] His initial training focused on stage work, and he started working professionally during the 1980s in New York theater and film.

Career

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His success with daytime soap operas led him to a move to Los Angeles in the early 1990s which landed work on Murder She Wrote and various film projects. His acting roles in the film industry eventually got him started in his work as a producer.

His producing credits include the film Pop Star starring Christian Serratos and Eric Roberts. As the current CEO of Premiere, he is directing and producing content for the family friendly production company and streaming service Premiere Plus[3]

Awards and nominations

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  • Nominated for soap opera digest award (1991)

References

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  1. ^ "Feb 7, 2022". Bridgewater Raritan News. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Sep 9, 1988". Schenectady Gazette. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Dec 21, 2020". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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