Michael Nouri

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Biography

American actor Michael Nouri is best known for his performance as Ben Hurley in the 1983 hit film Flashdance. Though he has been gainfully employed as a film actor, Nouri has been busier on television. He played the title role in the 1986 TV movie Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story, and was heard as one of the "star voices" on the daily syndicated cartoon series Challenge of the Gobots (1986). In the realm of daytime drama, Nouri was seen on a regular basis in Search for Tomorrow and Somerset. Michael Nouri has also starred in several prime time TV series, few of which survived past season one: He played amorous voice teacher Giorgio Balanci on Beacon Hill (1975), a handsome 500-year-old vampire on Cliffhangers (1979), Lucky Luciano on The Gangster Chronicles (1981), minor league baseball manager Joe Rohner in Bay City Blues (1983), and detective Joe Forney on Downtown (1986). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri, 2009.
Born (1945-12-09) December 9, 1945 (age 66)
Washington, D.C.
Occupation Actor

Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. He may be best known for his role as Nick Hurley, in the 1983 film Flashdance. He has had recurring roles in numerous television series, including NCIS as Eli David, the father of Mossad officer (now Special Agent) Ziva David, The O.C. as Dr. Neil Roberts, and Damages as Phil Gray. He also appeared as Congressman Stewart with Queen Latifah in the 2006 Comedy movie Last Holiday.

Life and career

Nouri was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Gloria (née Montgomery) and Edmond Nouri. His father, a businessman, worked in life insurance. He has two daughters, Jennifer and Hannah.

Nouri has appeared on Broadway, most notably as King Marchand in the musical Victor/Victoria with Julie Andrews from 1995 to 1997. On May 24, 2010, he begins airing in the contract role of Caleb Cooney, a love interest for the character of Erica (Susan Lucci) on the daytime drama, All My Children.

Nouri briefly attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida before transferring to Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.

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