Michael Landes Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Family

Michael Christopher Landes is also known as Michael Landes is a skilled American actor and producer, best known for his roles as Jimmy Olsen in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Detective Nicholas O’Malley in Special Unit 2.

His extensive work in film and television, spanning over three decades, showcases his versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Michael Christopher Landes
• Stage Name: Michael Landes
• Born: September 18, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Parents: Bernard Landes, Patricia Landes
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Wendy Benson-Landes
• Children: Mimi Landes, Dominic Landes
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Michael Landes, an actor and producer, was born on September 18, 1972, in The Bronx, New York, to Bernard Landes, a marketing executive, and Patricia Landes, an interior designer.

He attended Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York, where he participated in school plays.

After graduating, he pursued acting professionally without formal higher education, training at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York to refine his craft.

His Jewish-American heritage has occasionally influenced his choice of roles.

Career

Michael Landes, an actor and producer, began his career at age 12 with a role in the 1984 TV movie The Jilting of Granny Weatherall.

His early work included guest appearances on The Wonder Years (1988–1989) as Kirk McCraig and Michael in thirtysomething (1989).

He gained prominence as Jimmy Olsen in the first season of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1994), appearing in 21 episodes.

Landes starred as Detective Nicholas O’Malley in Special Unit 2 (2001–2002), a sci-fi comedy series.

His television credits include recurring roles in The Torkelsons (1991–1992) as Riley Roberts, Step by Step (1993) as Mike “The Mover” Walters, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Trent Reed.

He played Officer Thomas Burke in Final Destination 2 (2003) and appeared in Boston Legal (2005), Ghost Whisperer (2007), The Ex List (2008), and New Tricks (2010–2011).

In the UK, he starred as David Connelly in Material Girl (2010) and Gilbert in Hooten & the Lady (2016).

Recent roles include Detective Eddie Conlon in Cruel Summer (2021), Ryan Spencer in Silent Witness (2022), and Greg Turner in S.W.A.T. (2024).

His film work includes Homecoming (1996), Dream for an Insomniac (1996), Last Chance (1999), Hart’s War (2002), Burlesque (2010), and Angel Has Fallen (2019).

As a producer, he worked on Beacon Hill (2014–2020), a web series co-starring his wife, Wendy Benson-Landes.

Landes has also performed in theater, including productions at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @michaellandes
• Facebook Handle: Michael Landes
• Twitter Handle: @Michael_Landes

Personal Life

Michael Landes, an actor and producer, has been married to actress Wendy Benson-Landes since October 21, 2000, after meeting on the set of The Pretender in 1999.

The couple has two children: a daughter, Mimi Landes (born August 2001), and a son, Dominic Landes (born 2005).

They reside in Los Angeles, California, but have also lived in London for several years due to Michael’s work on British television.

Landes is passionate about fitness, enjoying running and cycling, and often shares family-oriented content on social media.

Filmography

Films

• Homecoming (1996) – Rob Kinsey
• Dream for an Insomniac (1996) – Rob
• Last Chance (1999) – Tom
• Max Knight: Ultra Spy (2000) – Max Knight (TV Movie)
• Hart’s War (2002) – Major M. Dawson
• Final Destination 2 (2003) – Officer Thomas Burke
• A Carol Christmas (2003) – Jimmy (TV Movie)
• Lucky 13 (2005) – Seth
• Possession (2008) – Ryan
• Homecoming (2009) – Billy Fletcher
• Burlesque (2010) – Greg
• 11-11-11 (2011) – Samuel Crone
• Best Man Down (2012) – Priest
• Shotgun Wedding (2013) – George
• Gold (2016) – Glen Binkert
• The Disappointments Room (2016) – Teddy
• Shot Caller (2017) – Steve
• Angel Has Fallen (2019) – Sam Wilcox
• Luxor (2020) – Marc

Television

• The Jilting of Granny Weatherall (1984) – George (TV Movie)
• The Wonder Years (1988–1989) – Kirk McCraig / Michael (2 episodes)
• thirtysomething (1989) – Michael (1 episode)
• The Torkelsons (1991–1992) – Riley Roberts (Recurring role)
• Step by Step (1993) – Mike “The Mover” Walters (1 episode)
• Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1994) – Jimmy Olsen (Main role, Season 1)
• Too Something (1995–1996) – Larry (Main role)
• Union Square (1997–1998) – Michael (Main role)
• Getting Personal (1998) – Christopher DeMarco (Main role)
• Providence (1999) – Tom Cromwell (1 episode)
• The Drew Carey Show (1999) – Sean (1 episode)
• Get Real (1999–2000) – Jude Martell (3 episodes)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) – Trent Reed (1 episode)
• Special Unit 2 (2001–2002) – Detective Nicholas O’Malley (Main role)
• Will & Grace (2003) – Steve (1 episode)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2004) – Clay Warner (1 episode)
• CSI: Miami (2005) – Nick Marshall (1 episode)
• Boston Legal (2005) – David Hersh (1 episode)
• Ghost Whisperer (2007) – Kyle McCall (1 episode)

Produced

• Beacon Hill (2014–2020) – Producer (12 episodes)

Net Worth

Michael Landes, an actor and producer, has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million USD.

His wealth is primarily derived from his acting roles in television series like Lois & Clark, Special Unit 2, and Hooten & the Lady, where lead actors typically earn $20,000–$40,000 per episode.