- Birth nameMichael Steven McGrady
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Michael was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He studied Business Administration at The University of Washington with plans to attend Law school. However, after having overcome a bout with malignant melanoma at the age of 19 - the same cancer that took his father's life one year earlier, and 4 years at University, and with an uncertain future health-wise, he decided to take a break from school and move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Michael quickly rose through the ranks of working actors to become a prominent mainstay in Hollywood. His foray into television began with guest star appearances in hundreds of prime time television shows. Michael has also been a series regular and a recurring character on a number of critically acclaimed television series' as well. Additionally, he has secured supporting and lead roles in dozens of notable films.
Michael is also a co founder and CEO of the Tynan McGrady Foundation, a non profit scholarship and funding entity to fund STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. Michael's son Tynan passed away in a solo auto accident on May 1, 2021. He was 23 and two weeks shy of walking with his graduation class at San Francisco State University. Tynan earned his BS in Computer Engineering.- IMDb Mini Biography By: K.C.
- SpousesIlka McGrady(November 2003 - present)Brynja McGrady(June 15, 1985 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenHunter McGradyMichaela McGradyTynan McGrady
- ParentsGloria McGradyGeorge McGrady
- RelativesShari McGrady(Sibling)Todd McGrady(Sibling)
- Michael is an accomplished fine artist, he and his wife Ilka own and operate McGrady Fine Art.
- He is an advanced rated hang glider pilot and has enjoyed flying his glider at various locations around the world.
Splits his time living in Southern California and a vacation home in Washington State. - He is the lead singer and guitarist for his band, The Sonic Groove Band, performing throughout the Los Angels and Ventura areas.
He completely renovated his ranch house on 11 acres in the Malibu Hills.
Enjoys renovating his own homes. - Married to Ilka McGrady 2006 to present Has three children from a previous marriage: Michaela, Hunter, Tynan.
- He is a sought after Public and Motivational Speaker. He was recently invited to be the Keynote Speaker for the University of Pennsylvania's, Abramson Cancer Research Center's focus on Melanoma.
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