(Born Feb. 02, 1962) Michael T. Weiss is an American actor. began his acting career as a child in local TV commercials in Chicago. In 1980, at the age of 18, he had his first movie role as an extra in the movie Ordinary People. He also worked for a while as a personal fitness trainer where many of his clients were fellow actors including Pierce Brosnan and James Brolin. He is best known for his role on The Pretender.