Michael Michele Movies and Career Information

Michael Michele (born August 30, 1966) is an American film and television actress. She's perhaps best known for her roles as Dr. Cleo Finch on the popular Medical drama ER and her role as Det. Rene Sheppard on the Police procedural Homicide: Life on the Street. One of her most notable movies is the Academy Award nominated film Ali. Michael Michele was born Michael Michele Williams in Evansville, Indiana, the elder of two daughters. Her father is an entrepreneur and business consultant. She received the masculine first name by being named after her mother's best friend, Michael Ann. In high school, Michele was active on the volleyball, basketball, and track teams. She has a son Brandon (born December 21, 2004) with boyfriend Jimmy Rodriguez. Michele appeared in music videos, some of which were by R&B crooner Freddie Jackson. Michele is known for her role as Dr. Cleo Finch on the television series ER from 1999–2002 and her role as Det. Rene Sheppard on the final season of Homicide: Life on the Street. She also had a starring role in the short-lived television series Kevin Hill and a recurring role in New York Undercover. Michele played the role of Veronica Porsche Ali in the 2001