Mini Biography
A native of Chicago, Weiss began acting as a child, appearing in local TV commercials. While in high school, he studied acting at the Second City workshop, and after graduation, he enrolled in USC*s prestigious school of drama. Shortly after receiving his B.F.A. there in 1984, Weiss landed the role of Dr. Mike Horton on NBC*s venerable daytime drama "Days of Our Lives."
Trivia
His dad is a steel-industry executive
His mom is a homemaker.
He worked as a personal trainer, with many of his clients being fellow actors.
He attended the University of Southern California where he joined the school of drama.
Says his home is chemical free. He uses only minimum electricity and drives a Toyota Prius, an electric-gas hybrid vehicle.
He can accurately name each of the United States in alphabetical order (without a break to stop and think about it).
He can change his voice pattern to reflect certain accents or dialects
He can wiggle his ears
He is a certified scuba diver
He has a sister,Jamie Sue Weiss, who became a make-up artist for television and films
Michael was an usher at former "Days of Our Lives" (1965) co-star Lisa Howard*s 1985 wedding to husband Daniel Cerone.
In February 2006, Weiss attended a benefit with his former Pretender co-stars Andrea Parker and James Denton for Cure Autism Now.