Michael Chernus
Known for
Michael Chernus is a genuine screen star whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. For a very large audience, Michael Chernus is Phineas Mason / The Tinkerer from 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'. 'Men in Black 3' is the second credit that travels internationally. The filmography numbers 60 titles, spread over a career of real scale.
Michael Chernus
38 Movies
22 Series
Michael Chernus is a genuine screen star whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. For a very large audience, Michael Chernus is Phineas Mason / The Tinkerer from 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'. 'Men in Black 3' is the second credit that travels internationally. The filmography numbers 60 titles, spread over a career of real scale.
Movies
Plays Phineas Mason / The Tinkerer
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017
Plays Jerry
Love & Other Drugs
2010
Plays Jeffrey Price
Men in Black 3
2012
Plays Shane Murphy
Captain Phillips
2013
Plays Theodore Bikel
A Complete Unknown
2024
Plays Arthur Ingram
The Bourne Legacy
2012
Plays Roy
Aloha
2015
Plays Mr. Dimming
Out of My Mind
2024
Plays Sam Stelfreeze (voice)
Ray Gunn
2026
Plays Clyde Goodwin Jr.
Complete Unknown
2016
Plays Actor #3 / Twentysomething #1
The Rebound
2009
Plays Tom McPherson
A Statement
2026
Plays Male Nurse
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
2017
Plays Pete Anderton
Werewolves Within
2021
Plays Dylan Heinz
The Dinner
2017
Plays Ben
Winter Passing
2006
Plays Alan
The Messenger
2009
Plays Grant Spinelli
The Kindergarten Teacher
2018
Plays Kenny
The Family Fang
2016
Plays Jon Garth Murray
The Most Hated Woman in America
2017
Plays Dylan
Mistress America
2015
Plays Freddie
Goodbye to All That
2014
Plays Trofimov
Alex of Venice
2015
Plays Gary
People, Places, Things
2015
Plays Brian Colby
Glass Chin
2014
Plays Ned
Higher Ground
2011
Plays John Keathley
The Courtroom
2022
Plays Jaimie
Jack & Diane
2012
Plays Paul
Birthrite
2025
Plays Michael Chernus
He's Way More Famous Than You
2013
Plays Bus Driver
Furlough
2018
Plays Michael Watts
Köln 75
2025
Plays Turboschmuck
Molli and Max in the Future
2024
Plays Doug
Inez & Doug & Kira
2019
Plays Michael
Coach
2010
Plays JP
Feed the Fish
2011
TV Shows
Plays Louis "Fritz" Fedowitz
Manhattan
2014
Plays Edward Tavner
Patriot
2015
Plays Cal Chapman
Orange Is the New Black
2013
Plays Ricken Hale
Severance
2022
Plays Ken Rosey
Tommy
2020
Plays Ryan Flanagan
Mercy
2009
Plays John Wayne Gacy
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
2025
Plays Tom
Dead Ringers
2023
Plays Kyle
Easy
2016
Plays Everly Pirdoo
Perpetual Grace LTD
2019
Plays Pastor Rick
The Big C
2010
Plays Eric (voice)
Carol & the End of the World
2023
Plays Jerry
Prodigal Son
2019
Plays New Jersey Bar Owner
Damages
2007
Plays Michael
Ramy
2019
Plays Paul
The New Normal
2012
Plays Francis Hamm
Bored to Death
2009
Plays Edwin Borstein
Elementary
2012
Plays Spencer Harman
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Tommy
Monsterland
2020
Plays Dr Paul Wimsimer
Evil
2019
Plays Louie
Nurse Jackie
2009
Latest Trailers
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Ray Gunn
Sam Stelfreeze (voice)
2026
Film
A Statement
Tom McPherson
2026
Film
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
John Wayne Gacy · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
Birthrite
Paul
2025
Film
Köln 75
Michael Watts
2025
Film
A Complete Unknown
Theodore Bikel
2024
Film
The Wake
Jack
2024
Film
Molli and Max in the Future
Turboschmuck
2024
Film
Out of My Mind
Mr. Dimming
2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Chernus and where are they from?
Michael Chernus is 49 years old, born on August 8, 1977 in Rocky River, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Chernus?
Michael Chernus is best known for roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Men in Black 3, Captain Phillips.
How many movies has Michael Chernus been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Michael Chernus has appeared in 38 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Michael Chernus's first movie?
The career of Michael Chernus began with Winter Passing (2006).
What is Michael Chernus's most recent movie or series?
Michael Chernus's most recent release is A Statement, which premiered on October 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael Chernus appeared in?
On television, Michael Chernus has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Severance, Orange Is the New Black, Elementary.
Does Michael Chernus have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Michael Chernus's upcoming work includes: Ray Gunn (2026).
Michael Chernus
1977-08-08 · Rocky River, Ohio, USA
Michael Louis Chernus (born August 8, 1977) is an American actor. He has acted on film, television, and the stage. He is perhaps best known for his role as Cal Chapman on the Netflix original comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019). Chernus played Phineas Mason / Tinkerer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming, which was released on July 7, 2017.