Michael Irby

Michael Irby
Irby in 2024
Born
Michael Clinton Irby

(1972-11-16) November 16, 1972 (age 53)
Palm Springs, California, US
Years active1997–present
SpouseSusan Matus
Children1

Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American actor known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in the CBS series The Unit (2006–2009), and more recently, for his work as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa in Mayans M.C. (2018–2023) and Cristobal Sifuentes on the HBO series Barry (2018–2023).

Early life and education

Irby was born in Palm Springs, California, the son of Ernie and Cynthia Ann Irby. He is of mixed Mexican-American and African-American heritage and has two brothers, Jason and Ernest III.

With a lifelong love for association football, he played in Europe as part of Team USA before he was forced to give it up due to injury.

Following the end of his football career, he attended College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California and Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. His drama professor encouraged him to pursue a career in theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City.

Personal life

Irby is married to Susan Matus, whom he met while studying in New York. They have one son.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Biography for Michael Irby". TV Guide. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Taken Cast: Scott, played by Michael Irby". NBC. Archived from the original on March 14, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ Bryan, Becca (January 3, 2010). "A Different Kind of Unit Wife-Susan Matus". BeccaBOnline. Retrieved March 30, 2015.