Michael Tucci (born 15 April 1946 New York City, New York, U.S.) is an American film, TV, and stage actor.
He performed T-Bird's Sonny for the film version Grease, then he performed Vince Fontaine for tour version and Tōkyō tour for stage (2003). For five years he played Garry Shandling's best friend Pete Schumaker on the cult classic It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986-1990).
On television he also played Dick Van Dyke's friend and hospital administrator Norman Briggs, for the first four seasons of Diagnosis: Murder.
Tucci is currently teaching and coaching Introduction to Fine Arts and Theater Arts at St. Francis High School in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He also helps the young aspiring actors at St. Francis on their characters. St. Francis High School is widely known for its fine arts department.
Graduated from H. Frank Carey High School, Franklin Square, New York.
Michael and his wife Kathleen have two daughters, Kate and Kelly.
Went to law school, passed the bar exam, and briefly became an assistant district attorney in New York until disillusionment with the job and career politics set in.
