Episode 150 – What a Feeling: Getting to Know “Flashdance” Leading Man Michael Nouri – Part 2
Hollywood ObsessedShow Notes
In the conclusion of their two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues the ride with Michael Nouri as they explore the fascinating chapters of his career after Flashdance. Michael reflects on projects like The Image Maker and working with legends like Jerry Orbach, Farley Granger, Colleen Dewhurst, and Farrah Fawcett, sharing heartfelt admiration and a few laugh-out-loud behind-the-scenes stories (including one involving a jealous boyfriend hiding in the bushes!).
From sci-fi cult favorite The Hidden—where he bonded with Kyle MacLachlan during endless night shoots and later celebrated a surprise French award—to sitcom territory on Diane English’s Love & War, Michael opens up about embracing new genres, steady work, and the cast camaraderie he deeply missed when the show ended. He also talks about romantic leading-man roles, why fans still approach him decades later, and how the idea of writing a memoir keeps calling his name.
Michael’s stories only get better as he recalls working with screen icons like Sean Connery (Finding Forrester), Steven Spielberg, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Tom Hanks (The Terminal), and Queen Latifah (Last Holiday). From an unforgettable (and slightly mortifying) Sean Connery impersonation gone wrong to sipping absinthe in Prague’s legendary Hotel Pupp, these tales are packed with humor, heart, and Hollywood magic.
The episode also dives into Michael’s love of playing villains, working on dark TV series (Damages, Manhunt: Unabomber, American Crime Story, The Watcher), his admiration for creators like Ryan Murphy, and the powerful sense of family that forms on set. He shares advice for aspiring actors—commit fully, do theater, build discipline, and have fun—before closing on one of the most meaningful moments of his life: starring opposite Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria on Broadway, a career highlight that finally made his father say he was proud.
MICHAEL NOURI Michael Nouri is now in his fifth decade as a celebrated actor in film, television, and theater, with a career defined by range, longevity, and reinvention. In recent years, he has co-produced & starred in The Squeeze, appeared in NBC’s acclaimed miniseries The Slap, & guest-starred on hit series including Blue Bloods, Heartbeat, and Yellowstone. His notable recent screen work also includes Manhunt: Unabomber, Woman Walks Ahead, and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, sharing the screen with some of today’s most respected talent.
His professional journey began with the box-office hit Goodbye Columbus (1969), followed quickly by a major Broadway debut in 40 Carats opposite Julie Harris. Over the years, he has become a familiar & trusted presence in Hollywood, balancing leading roles with memorable character performances.
On film, he is perhaps best known to audiences worldwide as the leading man in the iconic hit Flashdance. His film credits also include The Proposal with Sandra Bullock, Last Holiday with Queen Latifah, Steven Spielberg’s The Terminal with Catherine Zeta-Jones, & Finding Forrester opposite Sean Connery. He received the Best Actor Award at the Avoriaz Film Festival for his performance in the cult classic The Hidden.
Television has been another cornerstone of Nouri’s career, with appearances on acclaimed series such as Damages, The West Wing, Law & Order: SVU, NCIS, CSI: NY, Criminal Intent, & The Practice. He held major recurring roles on Bay City Blues, Love and War, The O.C., All My Children, The Young and the Restless, and Brothers and Sisters.
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