Michael Weston

Michael Weston (born Michael Rubinstein; October 25, 1973) is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his roles as the private detective Lucas on House, the deranged and sadistic kidnapper Jake in the HBO serial drama Six Feet Under, and Pvt. Dancer on Scrubs. Weston has also portrayed Harry Houdini in Houdini & Doyle. Born in New York City, he is the son of actors John Rubinstein and Judi West, and the grandson of Polish-Jewish piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein. He holds a degree in Theater and Arts from Northwestern University. In 2000, Weston changed his surname to "Weston" due to another actor sharing his previous name.