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Michael Chernus
Michael Chernus is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Severance, Orange Is the New Black and Elementary. Michael Chernus was born on August 8, 1977. Michael Chernus is 49 years old (born August 8, 1977).
- Born
- August 8, 1977 (49 years old)
- Place of birth
- Rocky River, Ohio, USA
Biography
Michael Louis Chernus (born August 8, 1977) is an American actor. He has acted on film, television, and the stage. He is perhaps best known for his role as Cal Chapman on the Netflix original comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019). Chernus played Phineas Mason / Tinkerer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming, which was released on July 7, 2017.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Devil in Disguise: John Wayne GacyJohn Wayne Gacy
- 2024After MidnightSelf
- 2023Carol & the End of the WorldEric (voice)
- 2023Dead RingersTom
- 2022SeveranceRicken Hale
- 2020MonsterlandTommy
- 2020TommyKen Rosey
- 2020Little America
- 2019Prodigal SonJerry
- 2019Perpetual Grace LTDEverly Pirdoo
- 2019EvilDr Paul Wimsimer
- 2019RamyMichael
- 2016EasyKyle
- 2015PatriotEdward Tavner
- 2014ManhattanLouis "Fritz" Fedowitz
- 2013Orange Is the New BlackCal Chapman
- 2012The New NormalPaul
- 2012ElementaryEdwin Borstein
- 2010The Big CPastor Rick
- 2009The Good WifeSpencer Harman
- 2009MercyRyan Flanagan
- 2009Bored to DeathFrancis Hamm
- 2009Nurse JackieLouie
- 2007DamagesNew Jersey Bar Owner
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTommy Sullivan
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Chernus been in?
Michael Chernus is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Severance, Orange Is the New Black and Elementary.
When was Michael Chernus born?
Michael Chernus was born on August 8, 1977. (Rocky River, Ohio, USA)
How old is Michael Chernus?
Michael Chernus is 49 years old (born August 8, 1977).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·