- Born
- Birth nameMichael Leslie Maguire
- Nicknames
- Mike
- MM
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Michael Maguire was born on February 20, 1955 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Great Performances (1971) and Live from Lincoln Center (1976). He was previously married to Shelley Smith and Marita Geraghty.
- SpousesShelley Smith(2004 - August 8, 2023) (her death)Marita Geraghty(? - 2001) (divorced, 2 children)
- He originated the role of Enjolras in Les Miserables on Broadway for which he won the 1987 Tony Award.
- Worked as a stockbroker for many years before his Broadway debut in 1987.
- Worked as a troubadour in Colonial Williamsburg as an undergraduate.
- In 1987, he was chosen to perform for Queen Elizabeth II in the Royal Variety Show in London.
- His first stage role was in 1985 when he landed the starring role in "Tecumseh" in Ohio. The production was so low budget, that he had to live in a tent with three other guys during the entire run.
- It's taken me years to be able to show who I am on the stage. And I think the more I am able to do that, the more the audience connects and is drawn into the performance.
- The salary [from stockbroking] paid for acting and dancing classes. But four years later, I quit, and two years later, I was in 'Les Miz' and stayed for a year and a half. It all flew. Quickly. I still fit in my original uniform. Over the years, I've been told that I was the epitome of the role, though I don't think I could ever go back to doing it now. But maybe as Valjean?
- It's amazing how life comes full circle. Before I hit New York, I was doing concerts - as a strolling troubadour - at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. At that time, I was in grad school, also performing in a restaurant, and singing paid for the schooling.
- I was studying to go into theater, but I don't think I'll ever do Wall Street again. There's a part of me that loves to talk about money, but nothing will shorten your life like worrying about money.
- I find that singing and acting are totally different skills. Acting as a separate exercise makes me better at doing musicals, when I need to sing. But then again, you get spoiled when the very first musical you do is something like 'Les Miz'. It doesn't get any better, and I can't do a goof ball musical after that.
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