Michael O'Neill

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Summary

Michael O’Neill is an American character actor known for playing Secret Service agent Ron Butterfield on The West Wing and for roles in 24, Grey’s Anatomy, Rectify, and Dallas Buyers Club. His work often features law enforcement, military, and other public-service professionals. He has participated in the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s BookPALS program and has been involved with Teach for America, Habitat for Humanity, and Focus on Recovery in Birmingham. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or political campaigning are on record.