Michael D. Roberts
Michael D. Roberts (born December 25, 1947) is an American actor. Career. Roberts played the role of "Rooster" in the 1970s television series "Baretta". Roberts starred in the short-lived 1983 television series "Manimal", appearing in five of the eight episodes which aired, as Tyrone C. Earl. His first television role was a guest appearance on the series "Good Times" in 1974. In 1977, he moved to feature films when he played "Deputy Johnson" in "Herowork". Roberts went on to appear in many other TV shows and films. He appeared in the final Steve McQueen film "The  Hunter" (1980). Later on, he starred in the 1984 science fiction film "The Ice Pirates" as Roscoe. In 1988, Roberts played the role of Vern in the hit film "Rain Man". More recently, he appeared in the 2006 film "American Dreamz" and the 2008 film "Street Kings". Roberts has made many guest appearances in television shows. In the 1980s TV series "Knight Rider", he appeared in the pilot episode "Knight of the Phoenix" as Jackson, one of the two car thieves who end up stealing KITT. His other appearances include "Bosom Buddies", "Quantum Leap", "The Incredible Hulk", "Double Trouble", "Friends , MacGyver", and "Seinfeld". Roberts has made appearances in several made-for-TV films. Personal life. On September 18, 1976, Roberts married actress Pamela Frey, whom he met in an acting class taught by Lillian Randolph. The couple have two children together. Roberts is a Scientologist.