Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his role as Nick Hurley, in the 1983 movie Flashdance. Recently, he had a recurring role in The O.C. as Dr. Neil Roberts, the father of Summer Roberts (Rachel Bilson).
Nouri was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Gloria (née Montgomery) and Edward Nouri, of Iraqi and Scottish-Irish descent. His father, a businessman, worked in life insurance. He attended Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut and attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and Emerson College in Boston. He has two daughters, Jennifer and Hannah.
Attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, USA.
Sang the closing theme song for CBS's long-running daytime drama "Search for Tomorrow" (1951) during the 1976 season, on which he played Steve Kazlow.
Graduated from Emerson College in Boston.
Best known as the hunky blue-collar boyfriend of Jennifer Beals (I) in Flashdance (1983).
Has two daughters, Jennifer and Hannah.
His ex-wife has multiple sclerosis. As a result, Michael has served as an ambassador of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
In 2003, broke off a long-term relationship with Roma Downey.
Is of Lebanese descent.
Spent three months selling insurance prior to embarking on an acting career.
Met his attorney, Vicki Roberts (II), at a Clipper's basketball game at Staples Center which she attended with Gary Busey.
