Michael Riley

Michael Riley (born February 4, 1962) is a Canadian actor.

From 1998 to 2000, he portrayed Brett Parker in Power Play. Riley has appeared in more than 40 films and television productions, including This Is Wonderland, for which he received a Gemini Award, and the Emmy-nominated BBC / Discovery Channel co-production Supervolcano. He is also known for his role as Dr. Tom in the CBC Television series Being Erica (2009–2011).

Biography Riley was born in London, Ontario, and graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, Quebec in 1984.

Riley has earned five Gemini Awards and an additional six Best Actor Gemini nominations, among other industry accolades.

Television Year Title Role Notes 1985 The Edison Twins Winston / Gregory 2 episodes 1988 Chasing Rainbows Christopher Blaine 1993 Street Legal Adam Ruskin 2 episodes 1995 Due South Walter Sparks 1 episode 1998–2000 Power Play Brett Parker 26 episodes 1999–2000 The Outer Limits Gerard / Jon Tarkman 2 episodes 2001 The Way We Live Now Hamilton K. Fisker 3 episodes 2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — "Lady Heather's Box" (1 episode) 2004–2006 This Is Wonderland Elliot Sacks 39 episodes 2009 Flashpoint Pat Cosgrove 1 episode 2009–2011 Being Erica Dr. Tom Main role 2012 Willed to Kill Dr. Aaron Kade TV movie 2018 Insomnia Dr. Engels 1 episode 2022–2024 Transplant William Hunter 3 episodes 2023 Ruby and the Well Thomas Angus "Tom" O'Reilly 1 episode 2025 Doc Grant 1 episode