Michael Zegen, born on February 20, 1979, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is an American actor. He began his career in television, gaining recognition for his role as Damien Keefe in the series *Rescue Me*. Subsequently, he distinguished himself with his portrayal of gangster Benny "Bugsy" Siegel in the acclaimed HBO series *Boardwalk Empire*. However, his most famous role is that of Joel Maisel, the protagonist's husband, in the award-winning Prime Video series *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*. For this performance, he, along with the rest of the cast, won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. His career also includes appearances in series such as *The Walking Dead* and films like *Frances Ha* (2012) and *Brooklyn* (2015), establishing him as a versatile presence on both the small and big screens.