Miguel Ferrer
Miguel Ferrer was an American actor known for character roles in film and television.
Miguel Ferrer was an American actor known for character roles in film and television. He was best known for Bob Morton in RoboCop, Albert Rosenfield in Twin Peaks, Dr. Garret Macy in Crossing Jordan, and Owen Granger in NCIS: Los Angeles.
Early life
Miguel Ferrer was born in Santa Monica, California, and was the son of actor José Ferrer and singer-actress Rosemary Clooney. Before acting, he worked as a drummer and had musical interests in his youth.
Acting career
Ferrer's breakthrough came with RoboCop in 1987, and he later became known for recurring and regular roles in major television series. His film work also included Traffic and Iron Man 3.
Television roles
Ferrer's most prominent TV roles included Albert Rosenfield in Twin Peaks, Dr. Garret Macy in Crossing Jordan, and Owen Granger in NCIS: Los Angeles. He also appeared in many other television series over several decades.
Voice work
Ferrer's voice performances included animated and video game roles, and he was noted for work in projects such as Mulan and other genre productions.
Death
Miguel Ferrer died on January 19, 2017, at age 61. Sources attribute his death to throat cancer.
Key facts
- Miguel Ferrer was an American actor with a career spanning film, television, and voice acting.
- His breakthrough film role was Bob Morton in RoboCop (1987).
- He played FBI Agent Albert Rosenfield in Twin Peaks and its 2017 revival.
- He starred as Dr. Garret Macy on Crossing Jordan from 2001 to 2007.
- He was the son of actor José Ferrer and singer-actress Rosemary Clooney.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_FerrerSupports: Birth name, breakthrough role, major film and television roles, death date.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001208/bio/Supports: Birth and death details, birth name, selected roles, cause of death.
- Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/miguel-ferrerSupports: Career overview, parents, musical background, key television and film roles.
- Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/miguel-ferrer-211794/biographySupports: Early career as a drummer, acting debut, and selected film and voice roles.