Michael J. Burg
Michael James Burg (born December 28, 1968) is an American actor.
Early life
Burg was born on December 28, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri and grew up in Rock Port, Missouri; the only child of James K. Burg, a farmer and LaVerta (Lane), a nurse. His parents divorced when he was a boy. Burg lived in Missouri until the age of 19, working in radio, at stations KTRX 93.5 and KKJO, until moving to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career
Burg's first professional job was at the age of 21 for All My Children, playing the small role of "Brian" for two years in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania's High School storyline. During his early twenties he supported himself doing extra work, under-five work and varied principal roles on many daytime and primetime dramas. Burg was invited to become a member of the Actors Studio at the age of 21. He appeared in many productions there; including The Employment Agency opposite Sylvia Miles, and an acclaimed 1997 production of The Glass Menagerie.
