The character of Michael Garibaldi on Babylon 5 is not far removed from the real Jerry Doyle, as they have high standards, audacity, are outspoken and have a vivid past. Like the character he portrayed on the Emmy Award winning series, Jerry is not one for proceeding in life on the normal track.
At the height of a ten-year career on Wall Street, Jerry decided a new
career challenge was in order. In 1991, he packed up and headed to Hollywood.
With no prior acting experience, Doyle hit the streets and phones with
a vengeance. Within weeks of arriving in Los Angeles, a combination of
luck, timing and talent landed him his first job. He was hired as a “day
player” on The Bold and the Beautiful, a role that lasted almost
a year.
In July of 1992, Jerry shot the pilot for Babylon 5, and in 1998, completed
his 110th episode of the hit series, landing him on the cover of TV Guide.
He went on to star in the TNT original movies, The River of Souls and
A Call to Arms. Jerry has recently finished filming three independent
features, Storm Watch, Devious Beings and The Long Ride Home; scheduled
to be released in early 2002. His series work includes Martial Law, Sliders,
Homefront and Reasonable Doubts. Jerry has done extensive voice over work
on animated television series’ such as Duckman and Captain Simian,
along with numerous national commercial voice campaigns.
Taking a hiatus from acting in 2000, Jerry pursued yet another personal
goal. A long time political junkie, he ran for the U.S House of Representatives
for California’s 24th District. While the March primary saw him
become the Congressional Nominee, the November election came up short.
The title of Congressman will have to wait till another day.
Jerry grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., the eldest son of a police officer and
a stay-at-home mom. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics
from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, while also receiving his flight
training. After graduation, he joined the marketing and sales division
of Falcon Jet Corporation.
Active in the community, Jerry has served as Past President of the Easter
Seal Society, Board of Trustees, Children’s Hospital and Board of
Directors, Multiple Sclerosis. He has raised funds for many charities
including Disabled American Veterans, UCLA Medical Center, Breast Cancer,
Aids Walk-LA, Cystic Fibrosis and the Motion Picture and Television Fund.
He has received numerous awards and accolades including Honorary F-16
Test Pilot, Honorary Naval Aviator and Distinguished Supporter of the
Nation’s Space Program.