Michael Patrick Thornton

Michael Patrick Thornton is an American actor and theater director. He is best known for his role as Dr. Gabriel Fife in the ABC drama series Private Practice. Thornton has also made notable appearances on Broadway, including playing Lennox in the Sam Gold revival of Macbeth (2022) and Dr. Rank in the Jamie Lloyd revival of A Doll's House (2023). Hailing from Jefferson Park, a neighborhood on Chicago's northwest side, Thornton is a graduate of The School at Steppenwolf as well as The Second City Conservatory and Directing Program. Additionally, he is the artistic director and co-founder of The Gift Theatre and has received critical acclaim for his performances in productions such as Richard III and Othello.