Michael Lombardi

Michael Lombardi began his career as a musician in New York City. Music led him to the discovery of acting, and he trained at the William Esper Studio. Early on he gained his experience performing in small theatre productions in NYC. Michael Lombardi first gained widespread attention for his series regular role as a rookie firefighter in the critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated hit television show Rescue Me on the FX Network. He is currently the star, co-director, and producer of the upcoming Better Noise Films horror- thriller the Retaliators , slated for worldwide release on September 14. In his role, Lombardi plays the lead character, John Bishop, an upstanding pastor who uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter's brutal murder. He appears on screen with co-stars Marc Menchaca (Ozark), Joseph Gatt (Game of Thrones), and with musical artists, Five Finger Death Punch, Tommy Lee, Papa Roach, The Hu, Ice Nine Kills,Escap