| Michael Marisi Ornstein | |
| Birth Place: | Passaic, New Jersey, United States |
| Spouse: | Zoe (2005–present) |
| Children: | 2 |
| Website: | http://www.michaelornstein.com/ |
Michael Marisi Ornstein (born 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for his recurring role as Chucky Marstein on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014) and its spin-off Mayans M.C. (2019–2023).
Ornstein studied acting as a child at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and later studied under Stella Adler. After high school, he enrolled in the Mason Gross School of the Arts. He quit after his first year and moved to New York City to begin working professionally.
Ornstein's first film credit was for Crossing Delancey, in which he played the minor character Mickey. Television credits include a recurring role as Detective Bonnaventura in , and a two-episode arc in Third Watch, as well as parts in Seinfeld, Law & Order, , and .
Ornstein's stage acting credits span twenty-five years' worth of new plays in New York City, in addition to creating the role of Louis Ironson in the 1991 World Premiere of Angels in America at the Eureka Theater in San Francisco.
Ornstein played Chuck "Chucky" Marstein on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014) and played him on its spin-off Mayans M.C. (2018–2019).
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | White Hot | Carlos | |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey | Mickey | |
| 1995 | Man of The Year | Mike Miller | |
| 1996 | Kansas City | Jackie Ciro | |
| 1998 | The Book of Life | Computer Wizard | |
| 1999 | Let It Snow | Lenny Ellis | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Blindsided | Det. Sartucci | TV movie | |
| 1993 | Seinfeld | Waiter | Episode: "The Shoes" | |
| 1998 | New York Undercover | Perkins | Episode: "Mob Street" | |
| 1998–1999 | Det. Tommy Bonnaventura | 2 episodes | ||
| 2000 | Harvey Dennis | Episode: "Limitations" | ||
| 2000–2005 | Law & Order | Sklar / Eugene Miller | 2 episodes | |
| 2001–2008 | Florist / Phillip / Howard | 3 episodes | ||
| 2008–2014 | Sons of Anarchy | Chuck "Chucky" Marstein | Recurring role; 46 episodes | |
| 2009 | Frank Davis | Episode: "Killshot" | ||
| 2013 | Mob City | Ray Berman | 2 episodes | |
| 2018–2019 | Mayans M.C. | Chuck "Chucky" Marstein | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Good Game | Lorenzo Santella Jr. | |
| 2017 | Guest Grumps | Himself | Episode: "Gauntlet II with Michael Ornstein" |