Caption: Joel Courtney, James Hebert, Jay Scully, Michael Hitchcock, Ben Gavin, and Kyle Chandler in "Super 8" written and directed by J.J. Abrams.
Producer, Writer, Actor
Born: July 28, 1958
Star sign: Leo
Known for: Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), United States of Tara (2009)
Source: IMDB
Michael Hitchcock was born in Defiance, Ohio and later raised in Western Springs, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He attributes many of his offbeat characters on his midwestern upbringing. Hitchcock received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University's School of Speech and a Master of Fine Arts degree from U.C.L.A.'s film school. ...