Michael Cudlitz Biography: Awards, Children, Wife, Films, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Michael Cudlitz is an American actor and director who earned recognition as Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman in HBO’s Band of Brothers.

He further distinguished himself as John Cooper on TNT’s Southland, winning a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2013.

His portrayal of Sergeant Abraham Ford on AMC’s The Walking Dead brought him worldwide acclaim, and in recent years, he’s expanded into directing episodes of the franchise and taken on the role of Lex Luthor in Superman & Lois.

Profile

• Full name: Michael Cudlitz
• Date of birth: December 29, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.
• State of origin: New York
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, director
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) ([turn0search0])
• Weight: 79 kg (174 lbs) (IMDb)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Rachael Cudlitz (m. 1997)
• Children: Max Cudlitz, Mason Cudlitz (twins, b. Feb 12, 1997)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Judaism
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish and Irish
• Net worth: US $2 million

Early Life and Education

Michael Cudlitz (61 years old) was born on December 29, 1964, on Long Island, New York, and raised in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, graduating from Lakewood High School in 1982. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts in 1990, laying the foundation for his screen and stage career.

Personal Life

Michael Cudlitz met his wife, Rachael, at CalArts; they married and welcomed twin sons, Max and Mason, on February 12, 1997, in Los Angeles. He maintains a private personal life with no public records of divorce or affairs.

Career

After graduating from CalArts, Cudlitz began in television’s art department (notably Beverly Hills, 90210) before landing his first acting role in the 1989 short Crystal Ball.

He broke through as Sgt. Denver “Bull” Randleman in Band of Brothers (2001). He then starred as Officer John Cooper on Southland (2009–2013), earning the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2013. From 2014 to 2017, he portrayed Sgt.

 Abraham Ford on The Walking Dead, directing four episodes between seasons 9 and 11. In 2023, he joined Superman & Lois as Lex Luthor, further expanding his directing and acting repertoire.

Awards

• Critics’ Choice Television Award 2013 – Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Southland) (Won) 
• Entertainment Industries Council PRISM Award 2013 – Episodic Drama (“Legacy”, Southland) (Won) 

Net worth

Michael Cudlitz’s net worth is estimated at US $2 million, accrued from his extensive work in television series and film roles.

Social Media

• Instagram: @cudlitz
• X: @Cudlitz

Filmography

• Band of Brothers (2001) as Sgt. Denver “Bull” Randleman
• Southland (2009–2013) as Officer John Cooper
• The Walking Dead (2014–2017) as Sgt. Abraham Ford (also director of 4 episodes)
• Superman & Lois (2023–present) as Lex Luthor (also director)
• A River Runs Through It (1992)
• Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
• Grosse Point Blank (1997)
• Surrogates (2009)