Fans of “Orange is the New Black” (2013–2019) will know Michael Chernus for his role as Cal Chapman in the Netflix series. Others may recognize him from his performance as Dr. Ricken in “Severance” (2022–), for which he has garnered much praise. He has starred in a variety of other television series, such as “Patriot” (2015–2018), “Tommy” (2020), “Dead Ringers” (2023), and “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” (2025). Chernus is also a prolific actor on the big screen, having starred in movies dating back to the early 2000s. His major roles include “Men In Black 3” (2012), “The Bourne Legacy” (2012), “Captain Phillips” (2013), “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017), “Werewolves Within” (2021), and “A Complete Unknown” (2024).