Michael J. Lyons
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| Michael J. Lyons | |
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| Born |
August 10, 1951 Darby, Pennsylvania |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professional motivational speaker, actor, author, entrepreneur. |
| Years active | 1973 - present |
| Known for | Actor in Netflix US TV series |
| Spouse(s) | Loraine B. Lyons |
| Children | 3 ( grandchildren 7) |
| Website |
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Michael J. Lyons (born August 10, 1951; Darby, Pennsylvania) is an American professional motivational speaker, actor and entrepreneur.[1] He is best known for his roles in the Netflix TV series House of Cards, Outsiders, What Would You Do?, and Veep.[2][3]
Life
Lyons is a native and current resident of Philadelphia. He was born to Frances Katherine Lyons (née Wiethoff), a painter, former model and actress; and John T. Lyons Jr., an advertising executive and member of the 1940 U.S. Olympic Rowing team. Lyons and his five siblings grew up in Havertown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. In June 1960, his father moved the family to Paris, France for a new business opportunity. In 1963, when Lyons was twelve years old, his family returned to Philadelphia. Then, he attended Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Later, Lyons attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1973. He is married to Loraine Lyons since 1974, has three children and seven grandchildren.
Career
Lyons spent 40 years as an executive in the travel industry[4] and served on the boards of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB)[5] and Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME).[6] Lyons is actively involved in hospitality industry organizations such as Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).[7] He was exhibition Director of Americas Meetings and Events Exhibition (AIBTM), America, a trade show organized by Reed Exhibitions, an international event organizer.[8][9][10]
As a professional speaker, Lyons delivers talks in the US and abroad on how to achieve goals, pursue a passion, and improve personality.[11][12]
As an actor, Lyons contributed to major films, TV shows, TV commercials. He made his commercial debut for Honey Bunches of Oats cereals, contributed to Advil, AT&T, Doritos (Frito-Lay),[1][13][14] and hundreds of live appearances on the shopping channel QVC as a product host.[1] He played roles in the popular Netflix series “House of Cards”, “The Sixth Sense”,[15] “All My Children”, “Veep,” “What Would You Do?”[16] “Arrest and Trial”, and “Outsiders”.
Works
Book
In 2017, Lyons published "Set Yourself Free: Daydream it... Believe it... Achieve it!", a practical guide for achieving success and happiness.[17] In this book, he teaches how to conquer procrastination, stay focused on goals, turn negative influencers into positive action steps, get organized and pursue one's daydreams.[18][19]
Filmography
| Year(s) | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Glass[20] | Actor (café patron) |
| 2018 | The Upside | Actor (opera patron) |
| 2011 - 2017 | What Would You Do? (TV series)[21] | Actor (father, diner manager) |
| 2015 - 2016 | House of Cards (TV Series) | Actor (speaker - senator) |
| 2016 | Outsiders (TV Series) | Actor (lawyer) |
| 2012 | Veep (TV Series) | Actor (Jim Wiseman) |
| 2010 | Outlaw (TV Series) | Actor (defense lawyer) |
| 2006 | Annapolis | Actor (shipyard supervisor) |
| 2000 | Arrest & Trial (TV series documentary) | Actor (Scanlon) |
| 2000 | Animal Factory | Actor (prison guard) |
| 1999 | The Sixth Sense | Actor (visitor) |
| 1991 | All My Children (TV series) | Actor (Rex) |
| 1989 | A Fool and His Money | Actor (Businessman) |
References
- 1 2 3 "Positively Philadelphia: Actor, Promoter, Businessman, Salesman And Local". CBS Philly. June 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Whitpain actor to star in Friday's 'What Would You Do?' episode". The Ambler Gazette. Aug 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Whitpain actor to star in Friday's "What Would You Do?" episode". February 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Town Hall Meeting". Town Hall Meeting. September 8, 2016.
- ↑ "HughE Dillon: PCVB Annual Luncheon". Philadelphia. November 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Michael Lyons Appointed AIBTM Exhibition Director At Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE)". HospitalityNet. 27 September 2012.
- ↑ "Michael J. Lyons: Industry Leader Turned Leading Man". PCMA Convene. April 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Lyons Tapped as New AIBTM Director; Krouse Named President & CEO Ontario (Calif.) CVB". September 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Mike Lyons new Exhibition Director for AIBTM". Conference News. 2012.
- ↑ "AIBTM attracts top association leaders for Education Day roundtable". Conference and Meetings World. June 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Michael Lyons - Professional Speaker, Actor and Hospitality Industry Consultant". Executive Speakers Bureau.
- ↑ "Zac Goldsmith to support events industry, says campaign manager Nick de Bois". Conference News - UK. March 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Doritos Pepsi Max "Feed the Flock"". Adweek. January 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Doritos, Pepsi Max and Religion: An Unholy Mix in Super Bowl Ad Contest". Free Republic. January 23, 2011.
- ↑ "The Sixth Sense". Rochester City Newspaper.
- ↑ "Local actor reflects on 'What Would You Do?' appearance". August 13, 2015.
- ↑ Lyons, Michael J. (February 11, 2017). Set Yourself Free: Daydream it...Believe it...Achieve it!. Outskirts Press. p. 146. ISBN 978-1478770206.
- ↑ "Michael Lyons: Set Yourself Free!". Player FM. March 2017.
- ↑ "Popular Actor, Motivational Speaker from Newtown Square Releases Self-Help Book". Pivot Today. April 21, 2017.
- ↑ "Glass (2019) Movie - Cast:". hellhorror.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ↑ "From New Jersey Diner Booths to Your Television: How ABC's "What Would You Do?" is Made | Jersey Digs". Jersey Digs. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2018.