Michael Cassidy

Michael Cassidy (born March 20, 1983) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Zach Stevens on The O.C. and as Tyler Mitchell on the TBS comedy Men at Work. He portrayed Jonathan Walsh on comedy People of Earth from the show's start in 2016 until its 2018 cancellation.

Early life Cassidy was born in Portland, Oregon.

In 2007, Cassidy played Cliff Wiatt in The CW television program, Hidden Palms. In the episode "Persona," Cassidy's character was shot dead, marking the end of his character's saga. Cassidy later returned to the Superman franchise portraying Jimmy Olsen in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In the early 2000s, Cassidy auditioned for the role of Superman in the JJ Abrams-penned film Superman Flyby, which ultimately went unmade.

He played Charlie Hogan, the best friend of Megan Smith (JoAnna Garcia) in the first fourteen episodes of the television show Privileged.

Cassidy joined the TBS pilot People of Earth opposite Wyatt Cenac. It was picked up for series on January 7, 2016. Cassidy played the charismatic and successful Jonathan Walsh, CEO of Walsh Media.

Personal life In August 2006, Cassidy married girlfriend Laura Eichhorn, whom he met in high school. They have three children.

Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes2005 The Girl from Monday Ted Dare Johnny 2006 Zoom Dylan West / Houdini 2012 Argo Jordan's Analyst The Guilt Trip Fake Andy Uncredited 2015 Night of the Living Deb Ryan Waverly Also producer 2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Jimmy Olsen Cameo 2017 The Stray Mitch Davis 2018 Dog Days Dr. Mike The Dare Project Johnny Jingle Around the Clock Max Turner 2020 Breaking Fast Kal 2021 Army of the Dead Sergeant Cassidy 2022 Hypochondriac NP Chaz 2026 Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass Tom Soursap McNoodleman

Television

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