Actor / Director Profile

Michael McGrady is a familiar face from his numerous roles on television and in film. Michael stars as Detective Daniel "Sal" Salinger on the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. Produced, Southland. In addition to starring opposite Kathleen Turner in The Perfect Family, Michael can also be seen as one of the main characters in Rockstars recently released popular video game, L.A. Noire, as Detective Rusty Galloway. Michael just completed filming Freelancers, starring alongside Robert DeNiro and Forrest Whitaker. Some of Michael's past credits include: ABC series Day Break, and has had recurring roles on 24, The Riches, CSI Miami, Las Vegas and has enjoyed countless guest-star appearances on several popular television shows, including - Prison Break, Leverage,The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, Big Love, Greys Anatomy, Bones and Lie to Me to name a few. Additionally, Michael has several film credits to his name, such as: The Babe, starring as Lou Gehrig opposite John Goodman, as John Shanssey in Wyatt Earp, as Frank Mangrum in Diggstown opposite Lou Gossett Jr. and James Woods, and as Detective Jimmy Dougherty in Deep End of the Ocean with Michelle Pfiefer, to name a few. Michael is a co-founder along with his wife Ilka of the Balanced Life Company, an international organization dedicated to helping people develop and maintain a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Michael is also an accomplished fine artist, who's work is currently represented in several galleries across the country. he and his wife Ilka own and operate McGrady Fine Art. When not filming, he can most often be found outdoors sailing, playing sports, riding his Harley or soaring his Hang Glider above the mountains of beautiful Santa Barbara. It's all about lifestyle, health and balance for this self-described "Pescitarian" and cancer survivor.