About Michael Shapiro
Born 1965. Michael Shapiro is an American actor, film actor and voice actor.
Michael David Shapiro (born December 29, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for voicing the G-Man and Barney Calhoun in the Half-Life video game series.
Early life
Shapiro was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1965, and later moved to Seattle, where he worked for many years in the 1980s and '90s. In 1987, Shapiro helped launch the Annex Theatre in Seattle and performed in many of their productions. Shapiro moved to Brooklyn, New York in 2000. Shapiro has also acted in recurring roles in television shows, including as Dr. Isaac Haimes in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the 2024–2025 season.
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Who is Michael Shapiro?
American film and voice actor
When was Michael Shapiro born?
Michael Shapiro was born on 29 December 1965 in Springfield.
What is Michael Shapiro's occupation?
Michael Shapiro is an actor, film actor and voice actor.
What nationality is Michael Shapiro?
Michael Shapiro is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Shapiro (actor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Shapiro. https://biography.guide/michael-shapiro/
MLA: "Michael Shapiro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-shapiro/.
Chicago: "Michael Shapiro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-shapiro/.
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