Michael Genet

Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has guest starred in a number of television series based in the New York City area, they include The Equalizer, New York Undercover, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty and the soap operas As the World Turns, One Life to Live.

As a screenwriter, Genet wrote the film She Hate Me (2004), directed by Spike Lee, co-writing the film with Lee. Genet also appeared in the film playing the older brother of the film's protagonist, played by Anthony Mackie. Prior to this, he appeared in Lee's 2002 film 25th Hour. The next film he wrote Talk to Me (2007), was directed by Kasi Lemmons, co-writing the film with Rick Famuyiwa.

Genet has also appeared in a number of Broadway stage productions.

Filmography Film + Michael Genet film credits Year Title Role Notes1989 Simple Justice Mitchell Jackson 1990 Presumed Innocent Court Clerk 1995 Let It Be Me Panhandler 1996 One Fine Day Press Secretary 2002 25th Hour Agent Cunningham 2004 She Hate Me Jamal Armstrong 2010 Dream Street 2010 Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps James' Butler

Television + Michael Genet television credits Year Title Role Notes 1988 The Equalizer Ben Episode: "Day of the Covenant" 1990–1995 As the World Turns Lamar Griffin 7 episodes 1992 Law & Order Johnson Episode: "Conspiracy" 1996 Law & Order Henry Davis Episode: "Homesick" 1997 New York Undercover Earl 1 episode 2002 Law & Order Bill Danberg Episode: "Open Season" 2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Feingold Episode: "Monster" 2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Brent's Attorney Episode: "Gemini" 2006 Law & Order Warren Shenkler Episode: "Fear America" 2008 Law & Order Franklin Slater Episode: "Political Animal" 2010 Ugly Betty Dr. Thompson 1 episode 2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Mulla Episode: "Loyalty: Part 1" 2010 One Life to Live Warden 4 episodes 2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Lt. Harrison Episode: "Smoked" 2013 The Americans Reverend Episode: "The Oath" 2018 Blue Bloods Judge Alexander Episode: "Risk Management"