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Michael Canetty

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Michael Canetty
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Michael Canetty was born on 12 March 1945 in Brooklyn New York. He is an actor and writer, known for Mom (2013), Grace and Frankie (2015) and Grey's Anatomy (2005). He has been married to Fari Canetty since July 1992.
BornMarch 12, 1945
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    Known for

    Allison Janney and Anna Faris in Mom (2013)
    Mom
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Vern
    Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Grace and Frankie (2015)
    Grace and Frankie
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Bob
    James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
    Grey's Anatomy
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Shagrin
    Rutherford Falls (2021)
    Rutherford Falls
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Steven Condryke

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez in Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
      Jimmy Kimmel Live!
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Grandpa
      • Watusi phone Senior
      • Reverse Reverse mortgage ...
      • 2016–2025
    • Premeditated (2024)
      Premeditated
      6.5
      • Terence Sr.
      • 2024
    • Transplant (2024)
      Transplant
      8.0
      • Elderly Man
      • 2024
    • Johnny Knoxville, Eric André, and Gabourey Sidibe in The Prank Panel (2023)
      The Prank Panel
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Wedding Guest
      • 2023
    • Call Me Kat (2021)
      Call Me Kat
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Mervin
      • 2023
    • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
      Grey's Anatomy
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Dr. Shagrin
      • 2022–2023
    • Grown-ish (2018)
      Grown-ish
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Crusty Old Professor
      • 2022
    • Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Grace and Frankie (2015)
      Grace and Frankie
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Bob
      • 2022
    • Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, Bobby Moynihan, Kyla Kenedy, Mike Cabellon, and Vella Lovell in Mr. Mayor (2021)
      Mr. Mayor
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Angry Old Man
      • 2022
    • Ginnifer Goodwin, Maggie Q, and Eliza Coupe in Pivoting (2022)
      Pivoting
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Lawrence
      • 2022
    • Patton Oswalt, Paula Pell, Glenn Howerton, Yuyao Deng, Allisyn Snyder, Sari Arambulo, Jean Villepique, Mary Sohn, Jacob Houston, Marisa Baram, Lyric Lewis, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Jacob Timothy Manown, Eddie Leavy, Spence Moore II, and Micky Lee in A.P. Bio (2018)
      A.P. Bio
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Old Man
      • 2021
    • Hound of Love (2021)
      Hound of Love
      Short
      • Benny
      • 2021
    • Rutherford Falls (2021)
      Rutherford Falls
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Steven Condryke
      • 2021
    • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
      General Hospital
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Elderly Man (Mr. Kittles)
      • 2021
    • Eric Womack in Apartment 69 (2020)
      Apartment 69
      Short
      • Old Man
      • 2020

    Writer

    • Spot On
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • The Fairway (2011)
      The Fairway
      Short
      • writer
      • 2011

    Producer

    • Spot On
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013
    • The Fairway (2011)
      The Fairway
      Short
      • producer
      • 2011

    Verified affiliations

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    SAG-AFTRA

    Videos3

    Comedy Reel
    Demo Reel 4:48
    Comedy Reel
    Drama Reel
    Demo Reel 2:34
    Drama Reel
    Drama Reel
    Demo Reel 2:34
    Drama Reel
    Barmy
    Trailer 2:03
    Barmy

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • March 12, 1945
      • Brooklyn New York
    • Spouse
      • Fari CanettyJuly 1992 - present
    • Other works
      Webseries: Awkward Moments - playing "Oldest Rapper Ever", The Station 2, USA
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Was in the wholesale Textile business for 40 years.
    • Quotes
      The main thing I've learned is to keep going and to not get discouraged.
    • Trademarks
        often cast as sweet Grandpa

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