Michael Cyril Creighton
Michael Cyril Creighton is a talented American actor recognized for his compelling performances across various mediums, particularly his role as Howard Morris in the acclaimed Hulu series *Only Murders in the Building*. He is also well-known for his work as Patrick in *High Maintenance* and Joe Crowley in the Oscar-winning film *Spotlight*. In addition to his acting, Creighton garnered significant acclaim for his web series *Jack in a Box*, which won a Writers Guild of America Award.
Raised in Long Island, New York, by his mother and maternal grandparents, Creighton has cultivated a diverse career in film, television, and theater, effectively navigating both comedic and dramatic roles. Critically, Sarah Larson of *The New Yorker* highlighted his unique ability to convey the struggle between the yearning for connection and the instinct for self-protection.
On stage, his impressive credits include the world premiere of Jordan Harrison's *The Amateurs* at Vineyard Theater and the New York premiere of Sarah Ruhl's *Stage Kiss* at Playwrights Horizons. His portrayal of Kevin in *Stage Kiss* earned him recognition as a "Face to Watch" by *The New York Times* and a nomination for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.
Creighton is also a founding member of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing regularly in their show *Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind*, and he contributed to the web series *High Maintenance* by writing and guest-starring in the episode titled "Helen."
Filmography
The Outside Story
Coin Heist
Paper Spiders
The Dark End of the Street
3rd Street Blackout
The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
Very Mary-Kate
One Killer Question
Dexter: New Blood
Only Murders in the Building