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This was during the time Americans were not so well liked, but Mr. Pataki was so well loved that at a reception for the theatre group acclaimed British actor Lawrence Harvey, whom Michael had never met, said he was magnificent and gave him a big wet kiss on the mouth. The late Nicholas Colosanto said of Mr. Pataki, "He's the most talented American actor I've ever seen."

Michael Pataki's career spans 35 years. He has appeared in numerous television productions, from the black and white days of "Playhouse 90", ''.

In the '' Happy Days '', "Pinky Loves Fonzie" saga, Michael was the diabolical "Count Malachi." This flamboyant character was developed while playing tennis one day with Gary Marshall. Every time Michael made a great shot he would say, "Let the Pigeons Loose." Mr. Marshall liked it so much he wrote Pataki's character into the script.

Michael Pataki's film credits include '''' are a few other notable titles.

Michael has also had his fair share of the '' (ep. K15), '' Sidehackers '' (ep. 202), and '' It Lives By Night '' (ep. 1010)

Mr. Pataki directed the 1977 film version of '' Cinderella ''. He also co-produced the filming of the stage presentation of '' Pippin '' with David Sheehan , starring William Katt .
Currently Michael is the voice of George Liquor for Ren And Stimpy production house Spümcø .


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