Michael Cera

Name:
Michael Cera
Real name:
Michael Austin Cera
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Birth date:
(37 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height:
5'9 ft ()
Weight:
152 lb (69 kg)
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married
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Michael Cera's Biography

Michael Cera is a Canadian actor, producer, singer, composer, and musician. He's best known for his roles in the sitcom Arrested Development, the comedy Superbad (2007), drama Juno (2007), and the fantasy adventure Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). Net worth: $20 million.
Canadian Actor Michael Cera
Canadian Actor Michael Cera

Childhood and Early Roles

Michael Austin Cera was born on the 7th of June 1988 in the town of Brampton, Ontario. Michael's father, Luigi Cera, is Sicilian, while his mother has Irish, Dutch, Scottish and English heritage. His parents met while working at Xerox, where their relationship began and eventually led to marriage and three children: elder daughter Jordan, son Michael and young Molly.
Michael Cera in his childhood
Michael Cera in his childhood
Michael first thought about becoming an actor at age three when he had chickenpox and watched Ghostbusters three times in a row (1984). From then on, the child became the family's entertainment, reciting Bill Murray's dialogue by heart—Murray became Michael's idol for years to come. A year later, Cera took his first steps toward his acting dream by signing up for improv classes.

Cera got his first opportunity to work in front of the cameras early in his childhood. He appeared in a commercial for a summer camp, working without pay. This was followed by several more ads, and in 1999 he landed a role on the Canadian kids' TV show I Was a Sixth Grade Alien, which ran for two seasons.
Little Michael Cera in a commercial
That same year, Michael's career reached new heights when he appeared in the comedies What Katy Did and Switching Goals with the Olsen twins. He landed a more significant role in 2000—his part in the American thriller Frequency marked his debut in serious cinema. His first lead role came soon after—just months later, he appeared in the IMAX film Ultimate G's.
Michael Cera in Frequency
Michael Cera in Frequency
In 2001 Cera appeared in several films, including My Louisiana Sky with Juliette Lewis, and also portrayed young Chuck Barris (who was portrayed by Sam Rockwell) in George Clooney's thriller Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, honored by multiple awards.

Acting Career

In 2003, Michael landed a role that would completely transform his career. The sitcom Arrested Development centers on the dysfunctional Bluth family teetering on the edge of financial ruin. Cera portrayed one of the family members, an indecisive teenager. The show earned critical acclaim but was cancelled after just three seasons. The show was revived in 2013 for another season, with Season 5 finally arriving in 2018.
Michael Cera in Arrested Development
Michael Cera in Arrested Development
In the mid-2000s, Michael ventured into screenwriting, creating and filming a series of comedy shorts with his best friend, actor Clark Duke. This creative side didn't go unnoticed—in 2007, the duo landed a deal with CBS Television, becoming writers, producers, and stars of their own comedy series Clark and Michael

Michael broke into mainstream success with the teen comedy Superbad (directed by Judd Apatow), co-starring Jonah Hill. They play two high school misfits determined to make their mark before graduation. The film was a hit, dominating the box office for two straight weeks.
Michael Cera in Superbad
Michael Cera in Superbad
Around the same time, Cera took on a completely different role in the drama Juno with Ellen Page, about a teenage girl who discovers she's pregnant by her awkward classmate Bleeker.
Michael Cera in Juno
Michael soon appeared in the romantic comedy Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist with Kat Dennings and the raunchy teen comedy Extreme Movie.
Michael Cera in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Michael Cera in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
In 2007, Michael and his friend Clark Duke began making waves on YouTube, posting comedy sketches to their channel Clark and Michael. They were eventually shown as a tv-series on CBS. Essentially, the duo just played themselves—only as even bigger idiots, according to Michael.

From 2008 to 2016, Cera had a recurring role on the dark comedy series Children's Hospital. Michael provided voice work for each episode as an employee making intercom announcements. He only appeared on-camera once, playing a character who doesn't age.

In 2009 he was rumored to be in a relationship with actress Charlyne Yi, and he came up with the idea to create a pseudo-documentary about their relationship entitled Paper Heart. The indie film earned over $1.2 million at the box office.
Michael Cera in Paper Heart
Michael Cera in Paper Heart
It was the same year that Cera appeared in the comedy Year One with Jack Black, spoofing major Old Testament biblical stories. The film was critically panned. But 2010 brought Michael huge success when he landed the lead in the comic book adaptation Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Kieran Culkin, Macaulay Culkin's brother.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
His character follows the familiar Cera template – a sweet, awkward guy who falls for a vibrant girl with serious baggage. To win her heart, he must defeat her seven evil exes. All set against a backdrop of retro video game aesthetics and an incredible soundtrack. While the film bombed at the box office, it became a beloved cult classic among genre fans.

In the early 2010s, Cera also took to the stage at Sydney Opera House. He spent two weeks performing in This Is Our Youth alongside Kieran Culkin and acclaimed writer Tavi Gevinson. The production later transferred to Broadway, where it ran successfully for about six months.
Michael Cera in the play This is Our Youth
Michael Cera in the play This is Our Youth
In 2013 Michael collaborated twice with Chilean director Sebastian Silva, taking part in his thriller Magic, magic, and his adventure drama Crystal Fairy y el cactus mágico. For the first film, Cera dedicated five hours daily to learning Spanish; and before shooting the follow-up, he lived with Silva's family for two weeks to prep for the role. Crystal Fairy became a showcase for Cera's improvisational skills, with most of his scenes with Gaby Hoffmann unscripted.
Michael Cera in Crystal Fairy y el cactus mágico
Michael Cera in Crystal Fairy y el cactus mágico
That same year, Cera and his friends launched the comedy YouTube channel Jash. The channel showcases short films directed by and starring Cera. His dark comedy This Is the End was also a standout, featuring (Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Emma Watson, Paul Rudd, Channing Tatum and others playing themselves during the apocalypse.
Michael Cera in This is the End
2015 also gave the actor roles in the satiric TV show Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp with Elizabeth Banks and Bradley Cooper and the comedy musical A Very Murray Christmas, which brought together many Hollywood Celebrities.

2017 proved to be a banner year for Cera, with four of his films hitting theaters: the comedy Person to Person (directed by Dustin Guy Defa), Lemon (directed by Janicza Bravo) and How to Be a Latin Lover (directed by Ken Marino), and the drama Molly's Game (directed by Aaron Sorkin). Apart from this, the actor appeared in a Twin Peaks episode – this work brought particular joy to the devoted David Lynch fan that he is.
Michael Cera in Twin Peaks
Michael Cera in Twin Peaks
According to Zoomboola.com, Cera returned to Broadway in 2018, joining Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley in Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero. This role got Michael nominated for a Tony theatrical award, which, however, eventually went to Nathan Lane. That same year, audiences could catch Michael in the dramedy Tyrel, about a Black man attending a predominantly white party. He also starred in the life-affirming comedy Spivak and the drama Gloria Bell, with Julianne Moore in the lead.
Michael Cera at the Tony Awards (2018)
Michael Cera at the Tony Awards (2018)

Music

Michael Cera isn't just a successful actor – he's also a talented musician. He plays the bass in the indie-rock band Mister Heavenly and is a part of The Long Goodbye Duet with his friend and colleague Clark Duke.
Michael Cera is a bass guitarist for Mister Heavenly
Michael Cera is a bass guitarist for Mister Heavenly
Cera recorded soundtracks for his own movies and took part in creating and presenting a music album by Canadian singer Alden Penner. In 2014 Cera aired his debut album True That, containing 19 original tracks and several covers of famous songs.

Michael Cera's Private Life

In the late 2000s, media outlets persistently reported that Michael Cera was in a three-year relationship with actress Charlyne Yi, though she dismissed all the rumors. During this period, Cera began dating comedy actress Aubrey Plaza. The relationship lasted a year and a half, with the couple nearly tying the knot in Las Vegas before ultimately breaking up.
Michael Cera and his ex-girlfriend Audrey Plaza
Michael Cera and his ex-girlfriend Audrey Plaza
In March 2018, it was revealed that Cera had married his long-time girlfriend Nadine. The couple keeps their relationship extremely private, making it nearly impossible to learn details about how they met or their wedding.
Michael Cera and his wife Nadine
Michael Cera and his wife Nadine

Michael Cera now

In 2020, Michael contributed to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game based on the comic. In the same year, he starred in the series "Medical Police". The premiere of the cartoon "Blazing Samurai" is scheduled for 2021, where Michael will voice one of the roles.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World» Reunion Table Read
In 2020, the actors from the acclaimed film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, which made Michael famous, participated in a group video chat, delighting fans. Anna Kendrick, Chris Evans, Kiran Culkin and other stars of this film took part in the call, timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the film.

Michael Cera: latest news and articles

  • It`s great that Cera wrote music for films with his participation! Straight talented in many areas :) respect
    2021-05-07 17:04:14
  • A funny movie with the participation of Michael Cera - Superbad. I wish he had more such roles
    2021-04-22 09:25:55
  • I remember Cera from the movie «Juno», he has such an unusual appearance. This is his zest and feature.
    2021-04-07 08:46:38
  • One of my favorite actors. Incredible guy :))
    2021-03-20 17:44:20
  • Unexpectedly, the movie «Scott Pilgrim vs. the World» is already 10 years old! And Michael Cera was very cool there and his co-stars
    2021-02-28 15:13:16
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