
Michael Cyril Creighton
Known for Acting · 46 credits
- Born
- 1979-01-01 (age 47)
- Place of birth
- Long Island, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Michael C. Creighton · MCC · 麥可・西里爾・克瑞頓
Biography
Michael Cyril Creighton is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Howard Morris in Only Murders in the Building, Patrick in High Maintenance, Joe Crowley in Spotlight, and his Writers Guild of America Award-winning web series Jack in a Box.
His mother and maternal grandparents raised Creighton on Long Island, New York.
He works regularly in film, television and theatre, alternating between comedic and dramatic roles. Sarah Larson of The New Yorker says, "Creighton has a gift for expressing the tension between the desire to connect and the desire to protect oneself."
On the stage, Creighton's 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. For his portrayal of Kevin in Stage Kiss, he was named a "Face to Watch" by The New York Times and nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. He has often worked with the Brooklyn-based theatre company The Debate Society, originating several roles.
As a writer, in addition to creating and starring in the Writers Guild Award-winning web series Jack in a Box (2009–2012), he wrote and guest starred in an episode of the popular web series High Maintenance created by Katja Blichfeld & Ben Sinclair. The episode is called "Helen".
Known For
TV Shows (24)

Blue Bloods
2010
as Jonathan

Person of Interest
2011
as Russell

Bob's Burgers
2011
as Spencer (voice)

Billions
2016
as Martin Yancy

30 Rock
2006
as Salesman

2 Broke Girls
2011
as I

Orange Is the New Black
2013
as Store Manager

The Good Fight
2017
as Tab Bentley

Only Murders in the Building
2021
as Howard Morris

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
as Mel

Nurse Jackie
2009
as Sperm Scout

American Horror Stories
2021
as Martin

Dexter: New Blood
2021
as Fred Jr.

AJ and the Queen
2020
as Christian

Graves
2016
as Phoenix Wells

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
2015
as Bobby Q

Horace and Pete
2016
as Michael / Mike

Dash & Lily
2020
as Door Queen / Jeff the Elf

Very Mary-Kate
2010
as Photo Director

One Killer Question
2022
as Self - Host

The Outs
2012
as Gordy

High Maintenance
2012
as Patrick

Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast
2025
as Self - Host

Jack in a Box
2009
as Jack
Movies (22)

The Post
2017
as Jake

Game Night
2018
as Bill

Spotlight
2015
as Joe Crowley

American Fiction
2023
as John Bosco

Home Again
2017
as Brad

Sleeping with Other People
2015
as Attentive Waiter

Can You Ever Forgive Me?
2018
as Harry

Coin Heist
2017
as Mr. Todd Rankin

The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
2024
as Karl
The Man with the Bag
2026

The Dark End of the Street
2020
as Isaac

3rd Street Blackout
2015
as Gossipy Man

Seneca
2019
as Mark

Paper Spiders
2021
as Mr. Wessler

Fits and Starts
2017
as Richard Pringle

The Outside Story
2021
as Andre

Floating Carousel
2025
as Louis

The Adding Machine
2026
as Everyone Else

Untitled Short Film About White People
2018
as Wellington

Handle With Care

How to Follow Strangers
2013
as Michael

Fake ID
2003
as Mikey
About Michael Cyril Creighton
Michael Cyril Creighton is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Howard Morris in Only Murders in the Building, Patrick in High Maintenance, Joe Crowley in Spotlight, and his Writers Guild of America Award-winning web series Jack in a Box. His mother and maternal grandparents raised Creighton on Long Island, New York. He works regularly in film, television and theatre, alternating between comedic and dramatic roles. Sarah Larson of The New Yorker says, "Creighton has a gift for expressing the tension between the desire to connect a… With 46 credits spanning from 2003 to 2026, Michael Cyril Creighton has appeared in 22 films and 24 TV shows.
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- The Post (2017) — as Jake
- Game Night (2018) — as Bill
- Spotlight (2015) — as Joe Crowley
- American Fiction (2023) — as John Bosco
- Home Again (2017) — as Brad
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