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Mike Hagerty
Born
Michael Gerard Hagerty

(1954-05-10)May 10, 1954
Died May 5, 2022(2022-05-05) (aged 67)
Alma mater University of Illinois at Chicago
Occupation Actor
Years active 1983–2022
Spouse(s) Mary Kathryn

Michael Gerard Hagerty (May 10, 1954 – May 5, 2022) was an American actor. He was known for playing comedic blue-collar workers, including his recurring roles as Mr. Treeger, the building superintendent, on Friends and the manager of a muffler shop on HBO's Lucky Louie.

Early life

Hagerty was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 10, 1954. His family was Irish Catholic, and his father worked as a police officer. Hagerty completed his primary education at St. Cajetan Elementary School in 1968, before attending Marist High School in his hometown. He then studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he took acting classes. Before becoming an actor, Hagerty worked at a restaurant in Evergreen Plaza and a Shell gas station and repair shop on Western Avenue.

Career

Hagerty started acting after being invited by Jim Belushi to join the improv group The Second City. He went on to co-write and co-star in three revues on the troupe's mainstage during the 1980s (Also Available in Paperback — A Retrospective, Orwell That Ends Well, and True Midwest, or No, But I Saw the Movie). He also introduced the lyrics of "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" to its cast and had them memorize and sing the song. He subsequently began acting in films and television shows, beginning with Doctor Detroit in 1983. Hagerty became known for his mustache and thick Chicago accent.

Although the majority of his career was spent in television, Hagerty had small roles in many films, and ultimately garnered over 100 acting credits throughout his career. He was recognized for his small character roles in a wide range of popular comedies, including Martin, Cheers, The Wayans Bros., Curb Your Enthusiasm, Friends, Seinfeld, and The Wonder Years. He was one of twenty actors to appear in both Friends and Seinfeld. Hagerty was also a regular on The George Carlin Show, which was his first recurring television role. One of his final acting roles was Somebody Somewhere, which he was still filming at the time of his death.

Personal life

Hagerty was married to Mary Kathryn until his death. They met during their early twenties while working at a small theater in Chicago, and he reportedly took her to Ireland to propose to her on New Year's Eve.

Hagerty relocated to Los Angeles during the 1980s. He nonetheless maintained ties to his hometown, appearing at community fundraisers at the Beverly Arts Center and the local Catholic church. He was scheduled to be in Naperville, Illinois, and adjacent neighborhoods to start filming the second season of Somebody Somewhere shortly before his death.

Death

Hagerty died on May 5, 2022, while in a coma, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering from a seizure. He was 67. His seizure was caused by an adverse reaction to antibiotics he was taking for an infection in his leg.

Selected Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note(s)
1983 Doctor Detroit Cop #2
1985 Brewster's Millions Furniture Warehouseman
1986 Nothing in Common Eric
One More Saturday Night Cop
1987 Overboard Billy Pratt As Michael Hagerty
1988 Red Heat Pat Nunn As Michael Hagerty
1990 Dick Tracy Doorman As Michael G. Hagerty
After Dark, My Sweet Truck Driver As Michael G. Hagerty
1991 One Good Cop Det. Walsh As Michael G. Hagerty
V.I. Warshawski Babe As Michael G. Hagerty
1992 Wayne's World Davy As Michael G. Hagerty
Frozen Assets Voice Actor Voice (as Michael G. Hagerty)
1993 So I Married an Axe Murderer Obituary Writer As Michael G. Hagerty
1995 Stuart Saves His Family Cop As Michael G. Hagerty
1996 Space Truckers Tommy As Michael G. Hagerty
1997 Speed 2: Cruise Control Harvey As Michael Hagerty
1998 Break Up George As Michael Hagerty
1999 Best Laid Plans Charlie As Michael G. Hagerty
Inspector Gadget Sikes Voice (as Michael G. Hagerty)
2001 Backflash Red Direct to-video
2002 Frank McKlusky, C.I. Earl
2006 The Last Time Breckenridge As Michael Hagerty
2011 Thin Ice Jerry
2012 An Old Man's Gold Detective Carolina
2014 Back In the Day Principal Teagley
All Stars Mike Garland
2017 Urban Myth: Nest Vito Short film
2021 Apache Junction George Hearst

Television

Year Title Role Note(s)
1986 Cheers Decker Episode: "Strange Bedfellows: Part 1" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
Crime Story Schaffel / Furniture Salesman Episodes: "St. Louis Book of Blues" and "Shadow Dancer"
1987 Married... with Children Coroner Episode: "You Better Watch Out"
1988 Family Ties Vinnie Episode: "The Boys Next Door"
1989
Murphy Brown Howard Sutthoff Episode: "The Bickners"
1990 Dear John Al Episode: "John's Night Out" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
Sydney Vlad Episode: "Cliffhanger"
Lola Moving Man TV movie
Get a Life The Engineer Episode: "Terror on the Hell Loop 2000" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
1991 American Dreamer Davey Episode: "Heartbreak Diner" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
Drexell's Class Roger Episode: "Silent Night, Holy Smokes" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
1991–1994 Star Trek: The Next Generation Skoran / Capt. Larg Episodes: "Redemption II" and "Thine Own Self" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
1992 The Wonder Years Clerk Episode: "The Lost Weekend" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
Civil Wars Dominic Onofrio Episode: "Grin and Bare It" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
Martin Santa Claus / The Plumber Episodes: "I Saw Gina Kissing Santa Claus" and "Dead Men Don't Flush" (as Michael Hagerty)
1993 Rio Diablo Dyke Holland TV movie (as Michael G. Hagerty)
The Building Finley 5 episodes
1994 Seinfeld Rudy Episode: "The Raincoats"
1994–1995 The George Carlin Show Frank McNamara Regular role, 23 episodes
1995 The Wayans Bros. Brazilla Episode: "Brazilla vs. Rodney"
Kirk Head Usher at Movie Theater Episode: "Night at the Movies"
1995–2001 Friends Mr. Treeger 5 episodes
1996 Sisters Stuart Episode: "Housecleaning"
The Drew Carey Show Beer Guy Episode: "Buzz Beer"
The Faculty Episode: "Clark's Crisis" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
1997 Union Square Ron Episode: "The First Christmas Show"
Grace Under Fire Mr. Ricky Episode: "Riverboat Queen"
1998 Ally McBeal Michael Huttle Episode: "Alone Again" (as Michael Hagerty)
1999 Arli$$ Zeke Episode: "Our Past, Our Present, Our Future" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
2000 The Michael Richards Show Golgi Episode: "Mr. Irresistible" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
Curb Your Enthusiasm AAMCO Guy Mike Duffy Episode: "AAMCO"
The Near Future The Killer TV movie (as Michael G. Hagerty)
2001 Angel Bartender Episode: "Happy Anniversary"
2001–2002 Nikki Stan / Store Manager 2 episodes (as Michael G. Hagerty)
2002 ER Mr. James Episode: "It's All in Your Head"
2003–2004 Life with Bonnie Bill / Captain Lenderfak Episode: "Don't Stress, Express" and "Assaulted Nuts"
2004 Deadwood Loud Wagoneer Episode: "Deadwood" (as Michael Hagerty)
Complete Savages Uncle Bob Episode: "Thanksgiving with the Savages"
2005
American Dad! Cop #1 / Editor (voice) Episode: "Not Particularly Desperate Housewife" (as Michael G. Hagerty)
2006 Desperate Housewives Gus Episode: "I Know Things Now"
2006–2007 Lucky Louie Mike Recurring role, 13 episodes
2007 Boston Legal Wally Bird Episode: "Son of the Defender"
Entourage Boat Rental Operator Episode: "Less Than 30"
Ghost Whisperer Mayor Alex Millio Episode: "The Gathering"
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Hal Jackmin Episode: "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda"
2009 Monk Ronnie O'Dell Episode: "Mr. Monk on Wheels"
2010 'Til Death Rick Episode: "Coupon Bob"
Medium Large Man Episode: "There Will Be Blood... Type A"
Good Luck Charlie Captain Stretchy Episode: "Baby Come Back"
Glee Pete Sosnowski Episode: "Special Education"
2011 Happy Endings Cop Episode: "Bo Fight"
2012 The Mindy Project Gene Putch Episode: "Thanksgiving"
2013 Community Sully Episode: "Advanced Documentary Filmmaking"
Grey's Anatomy Al Keller Episode: "Sleeping Monster"
Mob City Fat Jack Bray Recurring role, 5 episodes
2013–2017 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Captain McGintley 3 episodes
2014
The Goldbergs Terence Episode: "Love Is a Mix Tape"
Marry Me Officer Stackhouse Episode: "Move Me"
2015–2017 Hot Flash: The Chronicles of Lara Tate - Menopausal Superhero Malcolm 2 episodes
2016 Shameless Ron Episodes: "Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia!" and "The F Word"
2021 Chicago Party Aunt (voice) Episode: "Tailgate Jailgate"
2022 Somebody Somewhere Ed Miller 6 episodes

Video games

Year Title Role Note(s)
1996 Star Trek: Klingon Bartender As Michael G. Hagerty

See also

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