Michael Zegen

Michael Jonathan Zegen (born February 20, 1979) is an American actor best known for his roles in the television series Rescue Me (2004–2011), Boardwalk Empire (2011–2014), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023). Zegen was born in Glen Rock, New Jersey, and grew up in nearby Ridgewood. He attended Ridgewood High School and later graduated from Skidmore College in 2001. Zegen's role on Rescue Me started as a recurring character before becoming a main cast member. He has also appeared in other TV shows and movies throughout his career. Zegen is of Jewish descent, with his maternal grandparents being Holocaust survivors from Ukraine and Poland.