Michael Sacks

Michael Sacks, born on September 11, 1948, is an American actor and technology executive renowned for his multifaceted career in both the entertainment and finance sectors. He gained prominence in the film industry for his portrayal of Billy Pilgrim in George Roy Hill's adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five." Sacks' filmography includes notable appearances in Steven Spielberg's "The Sugarland Express," where he played a kidnapped highway patrolman, and roles in "The Amityville Horror" alongside James Brolin, as well as in "Hanover Street" with Harrison Ford. On the Broadway stage, he captured audiences as the disoriented Vietnam veteran, Mark, in Robert Patrick's "Kennedy's Children." After his last performance in the 1984 television film "Why Me?" alongside Annie Potts, Sacks stepped away from acting.

Transitioning to the tech industry, Sacks made significant strides on Wall Street, holding various influential positions. He joined MarketAxess in 2004 as the head of global applications development. Prior to that, from 1994 to 2004, he served as the executive director and global head of bond technology at Morgan Stanley, where he also held roles such as chief operating officer for fixed income technology. His earlier experience includes work at Salomon Brothers, Inc. and IBM Research Division.

Sacks holds an A.B. in Social Relations from Harvard College and a M.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University, reflecting his strong educational foundation.