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Michael Rapaport

About: A New Yorker to the core, Michael Rapaport -- born March 20, 1970 -- briefly worked as a stand-up comic in Los Angeles after high school, but he soon returned to his hometown, performing in front of the camera. A 1990 guest shot on the nighttime TV drama "China Beach" led to his casting in the well-crafted indie Zebrahead (1992) and a long list of character and supporting parts.From Rapaport's role as Christian Slater's edgy buddy in True Romance to a turn as a skinhead in Higher Learning and portrayal of a dim-bulb boxer in Mighty Aphrodite, the actor proved his versatility with a string of strong performances throughout the 1990s.As the 21st century dawned, Rapaport continued to make his presence felt in Hollywood, landing recurring roles on TV series such as "Boston Public" and appearing in films such as Hitch (2005) and Live Free or Die (2006).

Assassination of a High School President

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2008

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About: Think Chinatown for the teenage set. While investigating the theft of his Catholic high school's SAT exams, sophomore newspaper reporter Bobby Funke (Reece Thompson) uncovers an even bigger conspiracy. But will anyone believe him when he accuses the class president? Director Brett Simon's comic noir co-stars Mischa Barton and Bruce Willis as the unbalanced Principal Kirkpatrick, a shell-shocked Desert Storm veteran.
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A Brother's Kiss

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1997

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About: Raised by their trampy, alcoholic mother (Cathy Moriarty), two brothers grow up in Harlem on divergent paths after a grim event sends one of them to reform school. With his dream of a pro basketball career in ruins, the unemployed Lex (Nick Chinlund) turns to selling drugs. Meanwhile, his shy brother, Mick (Michael Raynor), becomes a high-strung, sexually dysfunctional cop. Mick is losing respect for his brother, but will he lose him completely?
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A Day in the Life

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2007

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About: Featuring characters spitting hip hop verses instead of dialogue, this explosive urban drama charts the grueling day of young gangster Stick (Sticky Fingaz) as he copes with his friends' deaths, runs from the police and debates whether to ditch the game for good. This innovative portrayal of thug life co-stars Omar Epps, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Rapaport, Fredro Starr, Faizon Love and Bokeem Woodbine.
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A Good Night to Die

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2003

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About: Hit man August (Michael Rapaport) is in deep trouble with his mentor, Ronnie (Gary Stretch), after botching a hit. Having recruited August for the job, Ronnie must now find a way to right the situation before their boss takes care of it -- and them! Ally Sheedy, Robin Givens and Ralph Macchio also star.
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Kiss Toledo Goodbye

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1999

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About: Kevin (Michael Rapaport), an investment advisor from Ohio, dreams of reuniting with his biological father. He does, just in time to find out that Dad's a crime kingpin who's about to get snuffed. When another mobster (Christopher Walken) presses Kevin into temporary service as the new boss to prevent a gang war, all hell breaks loose, and it's time to Kiss Toledo Goodbye.
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Comic Book Villains

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2002

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About: Comic book collector Archie (DJ Qualls) is an innocent bystander caught in the rivalry between two comic book shops. One owner (Donal Logue) runs his store because he loves comics. The other shop, owned by a husband and wife (Michael Rapaport and Natasha Lyonne), is run strictly for profit. The tense situation blows up when a sneak collector discovers a large amount of perfectly preserved classic comics and both shops fight to own them.
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