Background
Manasseri was born in Poughkeepsie, New New York
Manasseri was born in Poughkeepsie, New New York
He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Wyatt Donnelly in the television series Weird Science (1994). Manasseri also had a recurring role in the second season of the National Broadcasting Company sitcom Wings as young pilot Kenny McElvey. He guest starred on several television shows, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Wonder Years, Boston Public, and Emergency. He directed his first film, Babysitter Wanted, in 2007, which premiered at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain.
His second directed film is the 2012 release, the sci-fi/comic book horror film Sucker.
Michael is married to Michigan actress, Sarah Manasseri (formerly Benedict), who starred in the Screen Actors Guild new media pilot, The Road to Hell. Michael and Sarah were married at Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 17, 2013, after a 2 year engagement.