Michael O'Shea: Michael O'Shea. Actor: Lady of Burlesque. His five brothers all became policemen, encouraged on by their father, but Hartford-born Irish-American Michael O'Shea defied family tradition and turned to acting. Born on March 17, 1906, Michael dropped out of school at age 12 and went the vaudeville route, touring with his boxing idol Jack Johnson's show. He tried everything. During the Prohibition years, he became a comedian and emcee at speakeasies....
Known For: Lady of Burlesque (Biff Brannigan), The Big Wheel (Vic Sullivan), The Threat (Detective Ray Williams), Parole, Inc. (Richard Hendricks)