” He received critical acclaim for his recurring portrayal of Warner Brothers studio chief Alan Grey on “ Entourage ,” where he’ll be returning this season. On television, he has made a lasting impression with his quiet ruthlessness as the Greek henchman Spiros Vondas on the widely acclaimed series “ The Wire. For the past two decades, Ben-Victor has been an actor in demand. With roles on numerous HBO series and over 50 films, he has time and again delivered standout performances with his tremendous range of characters. Paul Ben-Victor has built a career entertaining audiences and impressing critics with his work in film, television and on stage. The first was when they both performed in the award winning production of the Play OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD at the Pasadena Shakespeare Company, the second when Tim starred in PAULY another Short Film Michael wrote. THIS MONDAY marks the third time Michael and Tim have worked together. In addition to writing, Michael is still acting in Film and Television. The mini-series Love Honor And Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage brought Michael to Los Angeles where he now lives with his wife Stephanie and their son. Michael started his acting career doing Theatre in New York and around the country. He graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a degree in Acting/Directing and a minor in Psychology. He grew up on Long Island and lived in Arizona from the middle of 7th grade through College. Michael lasted exactly three days at this “job” but came away with an experience that stayed with him for 20 years.

He worked with some very unusual people who lead extraordinary lives. There were no people to place and no Jobs to put them in and no one seemed to care. Michael wrote the screenplay for THIS MONDAY based on an experience he had working in an office that claimed to be an “Employment Agency”. They were assigned as scene partners on the first day of grad school! Tim currently lives in California with his wife and their two children. In addition to receiving his M.F.A, Tim was fortunate to meet his wife, actress Elisa Taylor. After a few courses in Directing at Syracuse University, Tim headed to Rutgers University where a strong Masters Program in Acting awaited. He assumed he was on the right track for business or law, until the call of the theater became undeniable. Following graduation, Tim was employed by the Marcellus Casket Co. He states that many of his best memories were of when he was busy at The Firehouse (a converted firehouse turned theater) either putting on plays, helping build sets, tear down sets, etc. After a short time in baseball, he decided to pursue theater as his full-time extra-curricular activity. Playing baseball is a many generational tradition in his family! Of the many plays Tim performed in high school, his senior year production of Oliver! is still talked about from time to time! After high school, Tim attended LeMoyne College to study Business and Philosophy and play some baseball. Tim was very athletic in school, playing both varsity Basketball and Baseball. In grade school and high school, Tim enjoyed both the arts and athletics. His brother, Jamey, now lives just blocks away from him. His father, Jim, now lives in North Carolina. Tim grew up in the beautiful Finger Lake region where his mom, Jill, still lives today. Lansing is a small town just outside of Ithaca. Well, Lansing, New York to be more specific. Timothy Robert DeKay was born on June 12th, in Ithaca, New York. Tim is currently starring in ‘White Collar’ Tim was also instrumental in shaping the story

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