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Michael Irby

Michael Irby

Actor · Born November 16, 1972 (53) · Palm Springs, California, USA

Screen Actors Guild Award nominee

Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American film and television actor. He is known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in The Unit. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Irby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 16, 1972 (53)
From
Palm Springs, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
48 on MovieCove · 57 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 25% in 30 days

What are Michael Irby's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
30%
Bonds
27%
Survival
22%
Morality
17%
Power
2%
Society
2%
Identity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 0 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 4

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 4

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 4 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Threshold guardian
1 of 3
Trickster
1 of 3
Shapeshifter
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
4
Dread
3
Thrilling
2
Warm
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Fun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Irby's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 41 of their 48 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Irby's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

57 credits, 48 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Hawk(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Gustavo Meyer

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Osiris(2025)

    as Reyes

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Breaking Tradition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Josh

  • Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Merric Thorngage

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Fast X(2023)

    as Zizi (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Night Agent(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Lincoln Lawyer(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Agent James de Marco

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Last Seen Alive(2022)

    as Oscar

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Mayans M.C.(2018)

    Show 50 episodes · as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Barry(2018)

    Show 18 episodes · as Cristobal Sifuentes

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • SEAL Team(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Adam

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Taken(2017)

    Show 10 episodes · as Scott

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows

  • The Expanse(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as UN Admiral Delgado

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Player(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Javier Cruz

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Rosewood(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent Giordano

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Stalker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Silas Martin

  • Halt and Catch Fire(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernie

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • True Detective(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as Detective Elvis Ilinca

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Almost Human(2013)

    Show 13 episodes · as Richard Paul

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Duke(2019)

    as Evelio

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • K-11(2012)

    as Lieutenant Hernandez

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Following(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Andrew Sharp

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Elementary(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Xande Diaz

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Common Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Jason

  • The Finder(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Quinones

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Person of Interest(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Fermin Ordoñez

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Fast Five(2011)

    as Zizi

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Cape(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy Malinari / Poker Face

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all shows

  • Faster(2010)

    as Vaquero

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Rafael Salgado

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Rizzoli & Isles(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Oscar Acedo

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Law Abiding Citizen(2009)

    as Detective Garza

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Montrell Perez

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Good Wife(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Ricky Packer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Shane Winters

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronnie Bacca

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Beltran

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Raising the Bar(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Wilfredo Villamaria

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The Unit(2006)

    Show 69 episodes · as Charles Grey

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Cesar Jones

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Flightplan(2005)

    as Obaid

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Officer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Once Upon a Wedding(2005)

    as Lewis

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Eduardo

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Raft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Line of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 11 episodes · as Amiel MacArthur

  • Klepto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Marco

  • Final Draft(2003)

    as Elijah

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • MDs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Jaime Lopez

  • Haunted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · as Dante

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ignatio Paez

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • 24(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Adrion Bishop

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Castle(2001)

    as Enriquez

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Piñero(2001)

    as Reinaldo Povod

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Adrian Flores

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • FX: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Boca · as Diego Garza · as John Acosta

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles from 1990 to 2026; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

Flightplan (2005)

$223M worldwide

Highest rated

Barry (2018)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

The Unit (2006)

Film career

MilestoneBreakoutNomination
19902026

Peak 2010 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 57: 57 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score79th

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s23 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

Awards

2 major nominations and no wins, 2020–2023.

  1. 2023
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  2. 2020
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Michael Irby's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 37th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 48 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up26
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 48 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Duke (2019)

87th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

True Detective (2014)

Midcredits 98th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michael Irby's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles57–94 · median 78 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles11–48 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles34–90 · median 84 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles22–64 · median 45 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles50–87 · median 68 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Michael Irby work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Irby's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gerard Butler shares the most, 2.

Actors

Producers