Michael Lembeck Biography
Michael Lembeck is an American actor as well as a television and film director from Brooklyn, United States. He has directed quite a number of TV shows like Californication, Baby Daddy and One Day at a Time.
Michael Lembeck Age
Lembeck is 71 years old as of 2019, he was born on June 25, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on June 25 every year. Michael will be 72 years old on June 25, 2020.
Michael Lembeck Height
Lembeck is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7m).
Michael Lembeck Family | Harvey Lembeck
Lembeck is the son of actor, teacher and comedian Harvey Lembeck and mother Caroline Dubs. Michael has one sibling who is also an actress, Helaine Jo Lembeck. Harvey is most known for his role on The Phil Silvers Show as Cpl. Rocco Barbella.
Michael Lembeck Wife | Married
Lembeck has been married twice. His first wife was former actress Barbara Deutsch and the two had gotten married on 16 June 1977. They have one child, a son by the name Sam Lembeck who was born on April 6, 1981.
Lembeck is now married to former actress Lorna Patterson. The couple tied the knot on April 14, 1990. She has two children with Lembeck and one child from her previous marriage to actor, director and writer Robert Ginty (1948-2009).
Michael Lembeck’s Wife Net Worth | Lorna Patterson Net Worth
Lorna Patterson has enjoyed a long career in the movie and entertainment industry. Through proceeds from her work as an actress, she has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Lorna Patterson has an estimated net worth of between $ 1 million and $ 5 million.
Michael Lembeck’s Wife Age | Lorna Patterson Age
Lorna is 63 years old as of 2019, she was born on Oct 1, 1956, in Whittier, CA the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on Oct 1 every year. Patterson will be 64 years old on Oct 1, 2020.
Michael Lembeck Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Lembeck.
- Full Name: Michael Lembeck
- Age/ How Old in 2020?: 71 years
- Date of Birth: 25 June 1948
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY
- Education: Beverly Hills
- Birthday: 25 June
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Harvey Lembeck
- Mother’s Name: Caroline Dubs
- Married?: Yes, Lorna Patterson
- Children/ Kids: 3 children
- Height/ How tall?: 5’7″ (170 cm)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Blue
- Profession: Actor, Director
- Net worth: $ 13 Million
Michael Lembeck Career
Lembeck started out as an actor in the 1960s and then he became a film and television director in the 1970s. He is most known for acting as Max Horvath, Julie Cooper (Mackenzie Phillips)’s husband, on the sitcom One Day at a Time. He also played the role of newscaster Clete Meizenheimer on the series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Additionally, he played Officer Guardeno appeared on Barney Miller in the episode “Hair” in 1975. Besides, he played Kaptain Kool of the fictional band Kaptain Kool and the Kongs on The Krofft Supershow from 1976 to 1978. Moreover, he is renowned for his role as Vinnie Fazio in The Boys in Company C in 1978. He was a member of the cast of the 1985–1986 comedy Foley Square. Lembeck appeared with his father Harvey Lembeck, in an episode of The Partridge Family in 1971.
He had collaborations with actor Peter Boyle in both The Santa Clause 2 and its sequel The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Lembeck was also a director in a number of episodes of the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
He made his first appearance on a film in Hang ‘Em High (1968) as he portrayed a store clerk with two spoken lines. Additionally, he acted in the American action film The In-Laws. He followed up the film by directing The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Moreover, he directed the Nia Vardalos film Connie and Carla and Tooth Fairy.
Michael Lembeck One Day at a Time
Moreover, Michael previously starred in the American sitcom TV series One Day at a Time. One Day at a Time has nine seasons and aired from 1975 – 1984 on CBS. Lembeck joined One Day at a Time in the fifth season as Julie’s husband Max.
Michael Lembeck Patridge Family
Lembeck played the role of Marc on the 1971 TV series The Patridge Family episode 19 To Play or Not to Play? He co-starred with his father Harvey who played Marino.
Michael Lembeck Movies | TV Shows
Michael has appeared/directed or produced numerous movies and TV shows. However, the following list does not include all the TV shows/films that Lembeck has appeared in.
- Room 222 as Mickey Kaufman for 3 episodes
- The Funny Side as Teenage Husband for 6 episodes
- The Rookies as Gene/Maury for 2 episodes
- 1976-1977 – Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman as Clete Meizenheimer for 39 episodes
- What Really Happened to the Class of ’65? as Nick Romansky in the episode: “Class Clown”
- 1979-1983 – The Love Boat as Joey for 5 episodes
- 1979-1984 – One Day at a Time as Max Horvath for 49 episodes
- Aloha Paradise as Josh in the episode: “Best of Friends/Success/Nine Karats”
- Insight as J. Walter in the episode: “For Love or Money”
- 1983-1984 – Fantasy Island as Joe Manning/Dr. Russ Nicholas for 2 episodes
- Crazy Like a Fox as Andy Farr in the episode: “Is There a Fox in the House?”
- 1985-1986 – Foley Square as Peter Newman for 14 episodes
- Murder, She Wrote as Arnie Wakeman in the episode: “When Thieves Fall Out”
- My Two Dads as a Director
- Coming of Age as a Director
- The Famous Teddy Z as Landon Tarmac in the episode: “Bobby the Chimp”
- 1989-1990 – Coach as a Director
- Sugar and Spice as a Director
- The Marshall Chronicles as a Director
- Flying Blind as a Director
- Caroline in the City as a Director in the episode: “Caroline and the Cat Dancer”
- 1996-1997 – Everybody Loves Raymond as a Director for 5 episodes
- According to Jim as a Director in the episode: “Cheryl’s Old Flame”
- Greek as a Director in the episode: “Liquid Courage”
- Californication as a Director in the episode: “Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser”
- Hot in Cleveland as a Director in the episode: “Pilot”
- 2012-2013 – Guys with Kids as a Director for 5 episodes
- 2012-2017 – Baby Daddy as a Director, Producer, and Actor for 97 episodes (director); 35 episodes (executive producer); “Over My Dead Bonnie” (Director)
- Mystery Girls as a Director for 4 episodes
- Mr. Robinson as a Director in the episode: “Ain’t thin’ But a Hound Dog”
- One Day at a Time as a Director in the episode: “Sex Talk”
Michael Lembeck Net Worth
Lembeck has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning more than five decades. Through proceeds from his work as an actor and film director, he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Michael Lembeck has an estimated net worth of about $ 13 million.
Michael Lembeck Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (in the series One Day at a Time) in 1996
FAQs About Michael Lembeck
Who is Michael Lembeck?
Michael Lembeck is an accomplished actor and film director who gained extensive recognition after playing the role Julie Cooper on the sitcom One Day at a Time.
How old is Michael Lembeck?
Michael is an American national born on 25 June 1948, in Brooklyn NY. He is 71 years old as of 2019. He will turn 72 years old in 2020, June 25.
How tall is Michael Lembeck?
Lembeck stands at a height of 1.75m.
Is Michael Lembeck married?
Yes, he is a husband to Lorna Patterson. Michael married Lorna on April 14, 1990, and together they have two children.
How much is Michael Lembeck worth?
Lembeck has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his/her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Michael Lembeck live?
Because of security reasons, Lembeck has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Lembeck dead or alive?
Lembeck is alive and in good health.
Where is Michael now?
Michael is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a film director and has recently directed the series “The One After the Superbowl”.