
Michael Chernus
Acting
Biography
Michael Louis Chernus (born August 8, 1977) is an American actor. He has acted on film, television, and the stage. He is perhaps best known for his role as Cal Chapman on the Netflix original comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019). Chernus played Phineas Mason / Tinkerer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming, which was released on July 7, 2017.
Born: August 8, 1977
Place of Birth: Rocky River, Ohio, USA
Known For

Severance
Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

Prodigal Son
The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.

Out of My Mind
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.

Evil
Skeptical forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard joins priest-in-training David Acosta and technology expert Ben Shakir as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and other extraordinary occurrences to assess for a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.

Orange Is the New Black
A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.

Elementary
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.

Patriot
To prevent Iran from going nuclear, intelligence officer John Tavner must forgo all safety nets and assume a perilous "non-official cover" -- that of a mid-level employee at a Midwestern industrial piping firm.

The Good Wife
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
Filmography
as John Wayne Gacy
as Paul
as Michael Watts
as Theodore Bikel
as Jack
as Turboschmuck
as Mr. Dimming
as Self
as Eric (voice)
as Tom
as John Keathley
as Ricken Hale
as Pete Anderton
as Tommy
as David
as Ken Rosey
as Doug
as Dr Paul Wimsimer
as Jerry
as Everly Pirdoo
as Michael
as Grant Spinelli
as Bus Driver
as Mal
as Male Nurse
as Phineas Mason / Tinkerer
as Dylan Heinz
as Jon Garth Murray
as Kyle
as Clyde Goodwin Jr.
as Kenny
as Edward Tavner
as Gary
as Dylan
as Roy
as Trofimov
as Freddie
as Louis "Fritz" Fedowitz
as Brian Colby
as Shane Murphy
as Cal Chapman
as Michael Chernus
as Jaimie
as Edwin Borstein
as Paul
as Arthur Ingram
as Jeffrey Price
as Ned
as Jerry
as Pastor Rick
as Michael
as Alan
as Ryan Flanagan
as Spencer Harman
as Francis Hamm
as Actor #3 / Twentysomething #1
as New Jersey Bar Owner
as Ben
as Tommy Sullivan
as Jay Delaney