[on beginning a script] I fight against the white on the page and the conventional thoughts that inevitably fill it first.
2
[on writing] I'm inspired by the synchronicity of life. The moments that take our breath away, where we're on the edge of our seat and our eyes forced to well up
3
[on Oprah about loving the crew]: I had about two hundred aunts and uncles who taught me everything I needed to know. The women taught me to be a hopeless romantic and the men taught me to be a strong willed man.
4
My goal is to not only earn good work as an actor, but hopefully write and produce good work for others.
5
I've always tried to be a positive example of the Entertainment Industry and overcome the perceived negative connotations of growing up a "Child Star". It was important to everyone from the show that all of us kids on Roseanne grow up to be responsible adults.
6
Losing Quinny (Glenn Quinn) was a devastating for me. Glenn could light up any room, even the darkest night. His absence made me think about what I wanted in life and how short our time is. He sparked my return to acting. I think about him all the time.
7
On raising his younger brother: "In a lot of ways we grew together. Taking care of him helped me matured. In so many ways he's like my first kid. Matthew would be the first to tell you I was strict and fair. I made all my really big parenting mistakes with him. My kids reap the benefits of that experience".
8
I love being an actor. As a kid you know black and white, anger and happiness. Kids usually don't have the life experience to paint all the shades of gray. I was a happy kid living a dream surrounded by great people on Roseanne. Life teaches each of us nuanced conflicting emotion. I'm stronger personally and professionally from all my life experience.
9
Hopefully I can be one more positive example of a person who grew up in this Industry and handled it with dignity and humility.
10
As a child actor it's important to follow the examples of people like Ron Howard and Jodie Foster who not only have been successful as adults but as members of society.
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Fact
1
Worked on a Fugitive Recovery Task Force for the State of California (4 Years).
2
Habitat for Humanity volunteer, regularly builds or fixes homes for the underprivileged.
3
Active coach in Major League Baseball RBI Program. (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities).
4
In association with Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund, Fishman was an International Ambassador for UNICEF giving a United Nations presentation.
5
Michael has been a spokesman and volunteer for numerous charities including Make-A-Wish, American Red Cross, Special Olympics, MADD, RADD, D.A.R.E International, The Human Society, and World Wildlife Fund.
6
Experienced avid Scuba Diver. Assists in teaching scuba diving classes.
7
Regularly visits sick kids at UCLA Children's Hospital as an Rx Laughter foundation ambassador.
8
Graduated and regularly performs at Improv at iO West (Improv Olympics). Writes and performs at Second City.
9
Coaches Baseball and Softball clinics at Major League Stadiums for under privileged youth.
10
Fishman played independent baseball with Mexican and Japanese teams.
11
Returned to acting after Roseanne co-star Glenn Quinn passed away.
12
Primary builder and a designer in the Art Department on Sport Science (2007) Emmy award nominations for "Outstanding Production Design / Art Direction".
2005 Fishman ranked # 52 of VH1's The Greatest (1998)"100 Greatest Kid Stars of all time". Selected by E! Entertainment Television as one of the 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005). 2012 Ranked #73 of VH1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars.
15
Michael has coached every level of Baseball from T-ball through Community College. At the High School level he won four consecutive league titles (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) never having a losing season. Managed a semi-pro Independent Korean team.
16
Michael and close friend Mary T. Quigley,set up a memorial fund for one of the co-stars of Roseanne (1988), Glenn Quinn, who died in 2002.
17
Attended Los Alamitos High School and the prestigious Orange County Of the Performing Arts (OCHSA) in the Musical Theater and Technical Theater departments.
18
His wife worked as a day-care-center teacher. After being diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder they became advocates for rare disease awareness. Participated at the Global Genes Advocacy Summit.
TV Series documentary production staff - 3 episodes
The Roseanne Show
1998-2000
TV Series researcher - 39 episodes
Art Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sport Science
TV Series documentary props - 12 episodes, 2007 - 2008 set designer - 3 episodes, 2007 - 2008
Rockin' with Roseanne
2006
Video short set designer
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tipping Point
2009
TV Series uncredited
Stunts
Title
Year
Status
Character
Walker, Texas Ranger
1999
TV Series stunts - 1 episode
Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home
1998
stunts
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tipping Point
2009
TV Series additional director - 2009
Special Effects
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rockin' with Roseanne
2006
Video short special effects
Camera Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rockin' with Roseanne
2006
Video short camera operator
Production Designer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tipping Point
2009
TV Series 2009
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Family Problems
2015
TV Series special thanks - 14 episodes
Paternity Leave
2015
the producers wish to thank
Lane and Russell
2015
Short special thanks
Detecting Norman
2014
Short special thanks
Dark Origins
2014
Short special thanks
Life
2014/II
Short special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Last Comic Standing
2014
TV Series
Himself
Inside Edition
2013
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Insider
2013
TV Series
Himself
Showbiz Tonight
2013
TV Series
Himself
Pioneers of Television
2013
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
2012
TV Movie
Himself
Good Job, Thanks!
2012
TV Series
Himself
Roseanne's Nuts
2011
TV Series
Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2011
TV Series
Himself
The 6th Annual TV Land Awards
2008
TV Special
Himself
Child Star Confidential
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Larry King Live
2005
TV Series
Himself
The Greatest
2003-2005
TV Series documentary
Himself (2005) / Himself
Lingo
2004
TV Series
Himself - Contestant
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
TV Special documentary
Himself
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV
2003
TV Special documentary
TV Guide's 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
2002
TV Special
Himself
Good Morning America
1995-2001
TV Series
Himself
The Roseanne Show
1998-2000
TV Series
Cyber Sidekick / CO- Host / Himself
Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5
2000
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Big Help
1996
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards
1996
TV Special
Himself
The Anti Gravity Room
1995
TV Series
Himself - Guest Host
The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '95
1995
TV Special
Himself
1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself
The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself
The Big Help
1994
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '94
1994
TV Special
Himself
The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself
Golden Globes 50th Anniversary Celebration
1994
TV Movie
Himself
The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself
The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself
The 7th Annual American Comedy Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TV Series
Himself
Wild & Crazy Kids
1992
TV Series
Himself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '92
1992
TV Special
Himself
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards
1992
TV Special
Himself
Into the Night
1991
TV Series
Himself
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself
The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself
Fox's Fun House
1990
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1990
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself
Live with Kelly and Michael
1989
TV Series
Himself
The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself
Crook & Chase
1986
TV Series
Himself (1995)
The Talk
2011-2014
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Pioneers of Television
2014
TV Mini-Series documentary
D.J. Conner - Roseanne
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards
2007
TV Special
D.J. Conner
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards
2006
TV Special
D.J. Conner
ABC 50th Anniversary Blooper Celebration
2003
TV Movie
Himself
Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top
2003
TV Mini-Series documentary
Inside the Actors Studio
2001
TV Series
Himself
The Greatest
2001
TV Series documentary
D.J. Conner
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2014
Indie Gathering Award
Indie Gathering International Film Festival
Best Feature Film - Romantic Comedy
Available (2013)
2008
Innovator Award
TV Land Awards
Roseanne (1988)
1995
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Performance: Young Actor in a TV Comedy Series
Roseanne (1988)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2014
Grand Jury Award
Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival
Best Romance Feature
Available (2013)
2007
Emmy
Sports Emmy Awards
Outstanding Production Design/Art Direction
1997
YoungStar Award
YoungStar Awards
Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series
Roseanne (1988)
1991
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Under Nine
Roseanne (1988)
1989
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor Under Nine Years of Age
Roseanne (1988)
Known for movies
Roseanne (1988-1997) as D.J. Conner / Cannibal / Carny / D.J. 'The Deej' Conner / D.J. Conner, Pilgrim, Indian / Himself / Little Rosie / Moses / Tatoo / Terror Guard / The Producer / White Trash Guy / Young Roseanne
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) as Teen in Van
$8 Million
