Michael Torpey

Michael Torpey (born October 9, 1979) is an American actor best known for his work for the production studio Black 20, his recurring role on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and for the Chase Freedom credit card commercials. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Early life and education

Torpey was born in Glen Rock, New Jersey and attended Glen Rock High School, graduating in 1998. Torpey earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Colgate University in 2002.

Career

Torpey was a founding member of Black20, a production studio based in New York that created the web series "net_work" starring Torpey, as well as a mockumentary series "The Middle Show" and a news parody called "BLACK20 News". In addition to their web series', Black20 also produces viral videos. In 2010 he began starring in Chase Freedom credit card commercials and was in a Hanes commercial with Michael Jordan. In 2012 Torpey became a semi-regular guest and announcer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Filmography

Films

• Animal Room (1995) – Shelly's Brother

TV series

• The Onion News Network (2008) – Dan Carlysle, Political Expert
• The Fugitive Chronicles (2009–2010) – Craig Pritchert
• Big Lake (2010) – Money Alarm Anchor
• Onion SportsDome (2011) – Jay Woodworth
• Louie (2011) – Male Realtor
• 30 Rock (2012) – Gaylord Felcher
• White Collar (2012) – Josh Bryson
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2012–13)
• Inside Amy Schumer (2013) – Director

External links

• Official Michael Torpey site
• Black20.com
• Chase Freedom credit card commercial: