Michael Beach

**Michael Anthony Beach** is an esteemed American actor, born on October 30, 1963, in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He has showcased his talent in a variety of films since 1986, with his debut being in the film `End of the Line` in 1987. Beach proved his acting mettle opposite Morgan Freeman and Beverly Todd in `Lean on Me` (1989). His versatile acting prowess was apparent as he co-starred in a range of films, including `Internal Affairs`, `Cadence` (1990), `One False Move` (1992), `Short Cuts`, and `True Romance` (1993). Making a significant breakthrough as Angela Bassett's unfaithful husband in the comedy-drama film `Waiting to Exhale` in 1995, he brought to life the character of Vanessa L. Williams's unfaithful husband in the comedy-drama film `Soul Food` in 1997. On television, his recurring role, Al Boulet, the ex-husband of physician assistant Jeanie Boulet in the NBC medical drama `ER` from 1995 to 1997, left a lasting impact. From 1999 to 2005, Beach exhibited his consistent performance as a regular cast member in another NBC drama series, Third Watch, portraying FDNY paramedic Monte 'Doc' Parker. He notched guest-starring roles on popular shows like `Law & Order`, `Criminal Minds`, `Grey's Anatomy`, and `Chicago P.D.`. In 2018, Beach made waves in the DC Universe with his role in `Aquaman` and was confirmed by Deadline Hollywood to star in `Saw X` in 2023.