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Michael Muhney
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SOAP STAR STATS
Michael Muhney (Adam, Y&R)
Vital Statistics
- Birthday:
- June 12
- Hails From:
- Chicago, IL
- Years On Show:
- June 25, 2009-present
- Marital Status:
- Has a wife, Jamie, a son Dylan, who was born on April 2, 2002, and a daughter Ella, who was born on December 18, 2007.
The 411
Michael Muhney was born in Chicago, IL but moved with his family to Euless, TX when he was 8. After graduating from Trinity High School, he returned to Chicago, where he attended the Goodman School of Drama (now known as The Theatre School) at DePaul University.
After college, Muhney landed roles on the TV series TURKS and REAL LIFE. Throughout the early 2000s, he earned steady work as a prime-time guest star, appearing on series such as E.R., WITHOUT A TRACE, JAG and CHARMED. Meantime, he was a regular on THE HUNTRESS from 2000-01 and was in the movies Love 101 and Nicolas.
In 2004, he made waves as shady, snarky Sheriff Lamb on The WB/CW's cult hit VERONICA MARS. Fans were shocked and devastated when his character was killed off in 2007.
After his VM stint ended, Muhney starred in several indie films including Act Your Age, No Man's Land and The Portal. Then in June, 2009, YOUNG AND RESTLESS suddenly had to recast the character Adam Wilson when portrayer Chris Engen abruptly quit the soap. On June 25, Muhney readily stepped in as Victor's scheming scion and picked up right where Engen left off. Within days of being on air, Muhney's Adam seduced Rafe, lied to Heather and Victor, continued to gaslight Ashley and plotted with Mary Jane. Talk about baptism by fire!
Et Cetera (Five Random Facts)
— Speaks German and American Sign Language
— Was up for the role of J.D. on SCRUBS, but lost it to Zach Braff.
— Is a member of Mensa.
— Was awarded the Arhur J. Schmitt Scholarship for college.
— Enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee.
Other Roles
TV Roles
CSI: MIAMI (Rob Mason, 2008)
FAMILY PRACTICE (Kent Kinglare, 2008)
NUMB3RS (Lt. Joseph Karnes, 2006)
VERONICA MARS (Sheriff Don Lamb, 2004-07)
JAG (Major Jack McBurney, 2003)
CHARMED (Seth, 2003)
WITHOUT A TRACE (Billy Melina, 2003)
BOOMTOWN (Chris Griggs, 2002)
E.R. (Colin Prentice, 2002)
THE HUNTRESS (Det. Mark Farrell, 2000-01)
TURKS (Paul Turk, 1999)
REAL LIFE (Jason, 1998)
TV Movies
VIRTUAL NIGHTMARE (Dale Hunter, 2000)
EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL (Brad, 2001)
Film Roles
The Portal (Daniel Savanah, 2009)
Disconnect (Dylan, 2009)
Columbus Day (Detective Daniels, 2008)
No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker (Deputy Harris McAllister, 2008)
Act Your Age (Lake Emerson, 2008)
One Night (Jack, 2007)
Lovers, Liars and Lunatics (Louis, 2006)
Nicolas (2001)
Love 101 (Andrew, 2000)
Memorable Muhney
"I was impressed and touched at the length everyone went to at introducing themselves, talking about the show and asking about me. I expected perhaps a bit of hazing or ‘Oh, he's the new guy,' but there was none of that. It's a very welcoming environment, which is great because you can let your guard down and just focus on your work."
— Digest, 6/16/09
"I've gotten tons of emails both from Canada and the United States, and some stuff from England, and it's been a lot more than I expected. I expected people to be upset, but I didn't expect such an emotional reaction. When I went online and read some of the forums, and what people are saying, it became more emotional for me, seeing how these people felt. It really has touched me, and I realize that I — through Lamb — touched a whole lot of people, and they're gonna miss seeing me playing a jackass every week."
— Muhney's reaction to his VM character getting killed, TV Guide, 2/27/07
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