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Michael B. Silver

Michael B. Silver

Actor, also director, writer and producer · Born July 8, 1967 (59) · New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Buchman Silver (born July 8, 1967) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Assistant District Attorney Leo Cohen in the television series NYPD Blue. As of summer 2019, Silver has recurring roles on both NBC's The InBetween and CBS' Instinct. Silver was born in New York City, the brother of writer Amanda Silver and the grandson of Oscar-winning screenwriter Sidney Buchman. Silver is a graduate of Brown University.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 8, 1967 (59)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also director, writer and producer
Titles
72 on Motif · 96 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 30% in 30 days

What are Michael B. Silver's films like?

Across their 8 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
27%
Self
23%
Bonds
18%
Ideas
13%
Society
7%
Power
7%
Survival
5%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 0 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 0 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 3 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Warm
3
Contemplative
3
Absurd
2
Thrilling
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Hopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael B. Silver's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 57 of their 72 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (20).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael B. Silver's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

96 credits, 72 with a Motif page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • All's Fair(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Bethany's Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Guns & Moses(2024)

    as Jeff Rosner

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • FBI: Most Wanted(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Blake

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • The InBetween (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Brian Currie

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Special Agent Wyck Byrd

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • The Samuel Project(2018)

    as Robert

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Rumor from Ground Control(2018)

    as Baxter

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Station 19(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Parker Lowther

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Instinct(2018)

    Show 7 episodes · as Sgt. Kanter Harris

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • S.W.A.T.(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Vince

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Good Doctor(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Elias Miller

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • To the Bone(2017)

    as Dr. Weiner

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Fear the Walking Dead(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Krennick

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant(2015)

    as Charles Geddes

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Secrets and Lies(2015)

    Show 3 episodes · as ADA Ken Turk

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Bosch(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Colby Mintz

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Friends with Better Lives(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Kenneth

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Leave of Absence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Dan Collins

  • Liz & Dick(2012)

    as Fox Head of Publicity

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Perception(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Lawrence Crawford

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Scandal(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Gavin Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Hornet's Nest (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Adam Goode

  • The Ropes(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · Writer · as Danny Diamond

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Free Agents (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Ted

  • Suits(2011)

    Show 5 episodes · as Craig Seidel

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Harry's Law (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · as Lorenzo

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Love Shack(2010)

    Director · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Defenders(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Stewart

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Damon Westphal

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Forgotten (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dark Blue(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Edward Sykes

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Royal Pains(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Mental(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Personick's Attorney

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Julius Coles

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Raising the Bar(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Andy Zeitlan

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • SIS(2008)

    as Arnold Heller

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Arlo Meyers

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Eli Stone(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Elliott Russell

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Private Practice(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as David Gibbs

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Cane (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Shapiro

  • Day Break (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · as Nathan Baxter

  • Heroes(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Liam Samuels

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Brothers & Sisters(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Stu Orenbacher

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 4 episodes · as Dan Lauter

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Unbeatable Harold(2006)

    as Father

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Shapiro

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Anton Kostov

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Marty Flagg

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Beautiful People(2005)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Eyes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as A.D.A. Dan Henderson

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as EMT

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as David Winkler

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Century City (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as James

  • Cold Case (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Rick

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Nicholas Sandlock

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Las Vegas(2003)

    Show 5 episodes · as Steve Levin

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Nip/Tuck(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mandy Baerwitz

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Seabiscuit(2003)

    as Baltimore Doctor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Vegas Dick (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Slick

  • The Big Time (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Walt Kaplan

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ron Hillman

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 7 episodes · as Peter Elliott

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Lyle Turrow

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • I Am Sam(2001)

    as Dr. Jaslow

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Legally Blonde(2001)

    as Bobby

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Special Unit 2 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Rich Talridge

  • Submerged(2000)

    as Doctor Winslow

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Prosecutor for CSI

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Strong Medicine (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Ed Davis

  • In the Weeds (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Marlon

  • Seven Girlfriends(1999)

    as Joe

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Once and Again (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Family Law (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Michaels

  • Judging Amy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Justin Hopkins

  • All of It (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ben Glazer

  • Providence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken

  • Playing by Heart(1998)

    as Max

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Felicity(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Fantasy Island (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug Strickman

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Chris Rockwell

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Eye for an Eye(1996)

    as Assistant

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Virtuosity(1995)

    as Undercover Cop

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • NewsRadio(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Danny

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Higher Learning(1995)

    as Frat Member

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    as Tony Lewis

  • ER(1994)

    Show 13 episodes · as Paul Myers

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Enemy Within(1994)

    as Lieutenant Lonner

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Howard Grodin

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Scott

  • Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday(1993)

    as Luke, the Boy Camper

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Vinod

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Step by Step(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Fleming Adler

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as US Attorney Raymond Berman

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Cheers(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Customer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 96 titles from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

The Samuel Project (2018)

$162K worldwide

Highest rated

Guns & Moses (2024)

Midcredits 49th

Most popular right now

Instinct (2018)

Film career

19822025

Peak 2002 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting94 of 96: 94 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71stDirecting2 of 96: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 96: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s22 · acting2000s44 · 43 acting · 1 crew2010s26 · 25 acting · 1 crew2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 21st · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
9398

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michael B. Silver's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 30th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 24th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 72 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up28
  • 50th to 74th22
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

39 of their 72 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser39
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · director, writer, producer

Love Shack (2010)

92nd percentile spread · 64% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Suits (2011)

Midcredits 97th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Michael B. Silver work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael B. Silver's Motif titles; Kyle Colerider-Krugh shares the most, 2.