Since his Hallmark Channel debut in 2015, Michael Rady has become one of the network's most beloved stars. You've seen him in recent hits like "Two Turtle Doves" and "Love to the Rescue." This Countdown to Christmas, he stars alongside Lyndsy Fonseca in "Where Are You, Christmas?," a festive romance between a woman who wishes away Christmas and the town mechanic who helps her restore it. That's Michael Rady's schtick: Wherever there's a damsel in distress, he swoops in with dreamy good-guy graces.
It's no wonder, then, that Rady is living the picture of domestic bliss. The 42-year-old actor has been married for over 13 years, and he's a proud dad of 4 children ranging from 2 to 11 years of age. When he's not on set, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors with the family, as evidenced by his seriously aspirational Instagram page.
Rady's first Hallmark flick was 2015's "Cloudy With a Chance of Love," a springtime rom-com co-starring Katie Leclerc. Ten years earlier, he broke hearts as Kostas Dounas, Alexis Bledel's hunky fisherman boyfriend in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." He's also had recurring roles in shows like "Magnum P.I," "Chicago Med" and "Melrose Place." You might also recognize him from "Jane the Virgin" or "Greek."
Whatever you spot him in, you're bound to fall in love with Michael Rady. Here's what you need to know about the actor's rise to prominence, married life and heartwarming brood of 6.
Where Is Michael Rady From?
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Michael Rady was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1981. He opted to stay in his hometown for college and studied theater at Temple University.
Michael Rady's Breakout Role
Michael Rady and Alexis Bledel in 2005's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." (Warner Bros.)
The Hallmark star made quite the splash in 2005's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." The romantic drama marked his first-ever film role, and he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Breakout Male Performance. He played Kostas, Alexis Bledel's love interest, in the original film and reprised the role in the 2008 sequel.
After "Sisterhood," Rady built up an admirable profile of TV credits, with roles in shows like "Greek," "Melrose Place," "Emily Owens M.D.," "Jane the Virgin" and "Chicago Med."
What Hallmark Movies Has Michael Rady Been In?
Michael Rady and Lyndsy Fonseca in 2023's "Where Are You, Christmas?" (Robert Clark/Hallmark)
Rady has been a Hallmark staple since 2015, and his easygoing charm makes him one of the most beloved stars in the network's lineup. This year, he adds another holiday romance to his slate with "Where Are You, Christmas?"
Previously, Rady starred alongside Erica Durance in "Unexpected Grace" (2023) and shared the screen with Nikki DeLoach in "Two Turtle Doves" (2019). Some of his other Hallmark films include "A New Year's Resolution" (2021), "Christmas at Pemberley Manor" (2018) and "Christmas in Homestead" (2016).
Michael Rady's Wife
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Rady married Rachael Kemery, a fellow actress and Philadelphia native, in 2010. Kemery has appeared alongside her husband in multiple film and TV projects, including 2018's "Secret Santa," the Meghan Markle starrer "Random Encounters" and an episode of "Melrose Place."
The pair often share loved-up photos of their enduring romance on Instagram, with Rady posting a sweet, 20-year anniversary tribute to his wife in May 2023:
"We chose each other 20 years ago today! Dozens of seasons and versions of ourselves, 2 coasts, 4 kids, a fixer-upper, a farm, plenty of highs, plenty lows, and we're still here. And damnit you keep getting cuter," he wrote in the caption, adding, "I'm a lucky guy. I love you."
Michael Rady Has Four Kids
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Rady and his wife share four adorable children: Sons Ellington (11) and August (9), and daughters Olive (7) and Maisie (2). The couple are extremely hands-on parents, sharing glimpses of their family adventures on social media. In various photos posted to his Instagram page, Rady and his brood can be seen gardening, rock-climbing and going for bike rides.
