Michael McGrath was a known American award-winning Broadway actor. Following his death, fans want to know more about his family.
A veteran actor, who boasts a number of movie roles has been confirmed dead, leaving the world of acting in a mourning state.
The Broadway legend Michael McGrath passed on Thursday, September 14, 2023 aged 65.
The American star sadly passed away from unexpected circumstances but will be fondly remembered for his starring roles in over 14 Broadway shows.
Following his death, many want to learn more about his family: parents, and siblings, who will grieve the most. Here’s everything we know.
Who was Michael McGrath?
Michael McGrath was an American actor who was best known for his work on the Broadway stage.
He first gained his first Broadway credit in 1992 – spelling the start of his long and successful career.
Outside of theater, Michael was notably Martin Short’s announcer and sidekick on The Martin Short Show, while he had minor roles in the feature films Changing Lanes (2002) and The Interpreter (2005).
On September 14, 2023, the 65-year-old died suddenly at his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
What did Michael McGrath star in?
Michael is best known for his performance as Cookie McGee in the 2012 musical Nice Work If You Can Get It, for which he received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a musical.
His other notable Broadway work included his role of Patsy in Spamalot (2005), which earned him his first Tony Award nomination.
McGrath, who sang the iconic “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” in Spamalot, starred in the production for two-and-a-half years.
“It was an amazing time in my life to work with such people as Mike Nichols and Tim Curry, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce,” he told Boston Irish in 2014 about working on Spamalot.
Michael also starred in Plaza Suite (2022), Tootsie (2018), Born Yesterday (2011), Memphis (2009) and Wonderful Town (2003).
Who was Michael McGrath married to?
Before Michael McGrath died, he was married for 30 years to his wife, Toni Di Buono.
Toni Di Buono also work in the entertainment industry as an actress.
It was believed the couple might have met on the set of the Boston production of “Forbidden Broadway,” and dated for a while before finally tying the knot in 1993.
Toni earned a Drama Desk Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the show and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Most Striking Debut.
She also appeared in notable productions such as Funny Girl, The Boys From Syracuse, and Wonderful Town.
McGrath and Buono were parents before he died.
Did Michael McGrath have any children?
For the 30 years of marriage between Michael McGrath and his wife Toni, they were blessed with one child, a daughter named Katie Claire.
Being born to actors, Katie of course followed in the footsteps of her parents and she is also in the entertainment industry as an actress.
Who are Michael McGrath’s parents?
Michael McGrath was born on September 25, 1957, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Mr. and Mrs. McGrath. It is right to note that his parents’ real names are unknown as he kept his mute and didn’t reveal much about his mother and father.
He was raised by his lovely, caring, and supportive parents.
Michael graduated from St. Peter’s High School before attending the Boston Conservatory – leaving after three months to pursue his acting career.
Michael eventually moved to New York.
Did Michael McGrath have any siblings?
Michael McGrath was not known to be an only child, however, details about his siblings are unclear.
If he indeed had sister and brother, then it’s evident they do not want public attention.