Michael Gitomer graduated from the University of Arizona in 1973 majoring in Dramatic Production. He studied acting in Los Angeles with Nina Foch and Second City. Mr. Gitomer appeared in movies, on television and in commercials as well as acting in many plays including Play it Again, Sam (University of Arizona Summer Theatre), The Odd Couple (Arizona Civic Theatre) and The Taming of the Shrew (Orange County Playhouse) during the 1970s and 80s. He taught theatre in high schools and directed numerous productions. He is now retired from his day job as a teacher and administrator with the Los Angeles Unified School District and studying and pursuing acting work full time.