Michael J. Lyons
| Michael J. Lyons | |
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| Born | August 10, 1951 Darby, Pennsylvania |
| 🏡 Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Professional motivational speaker, actor, author, entrepreneur. |
| 📆 Years active | 1973 - present |
| Known for | Actor in Netflix US TV series |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Loraine B. Lyons |
| 👶 Children | 3 ( grandchildren 7) |
| 🌐 Website | www |
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Michael J. Lyons (born August 10, 1951; Darby, Pennsylvania) is an American professional motivational speaker, actor and entrepreneur.[1] He is best known for his roles in the Netflix TV series House of Cards, Outsiders, What Would You Do?, and Veep.[2][3]
Life[edit]
Lyons was born to Frances Katherine Lyons, a painter, former model and actress; and John T. Lyons Jr., an advertising executive and member of the 1940 U.S. Olympic Rowing team. In June 1960, his father moved the family to Paris for a new business opportunity. In 1963, when Lyons was twelve years old, his family returned to Philadelphia. He attended Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania.[1] Later, Lyons attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1973.
Career[edit]
Lyons spent 40 years as an executive in the travel industry[4] and served on the boards of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB)[5] and Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME).[6]
Lyons is actively involved in hospitality industry organizations such as Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).[7] He was exhibition Director of Americas Meetings and Events Exhibition (AIBTM), America, a trade show organized by Reed Exhibitions, an international event organizer.[8][9][10][11]
A professional speaker in the United States and abroad, he discusses how to achieve goals, pursue a passion, and improve personality.[12][13]
He held senior level posts with Carlson Wagonlit Travel, EGR International, and AMR Meetings & Incentives, among others.[14][15] He co-founded and was CEO of Global Events Partners, Philadelphia, a Destination Management Company in Philadelphia .[16][17] He was an adjunct professor at Temple University 2010-2012, teaching in their Event Leadership Executive Certificate Program. [18]
Works[edit]
Book[edit]
In 2017, Lyons published Set Yourself Free: Daydream it... Believe it... Achieve it![19][20][21]
Filmography[edit]
| Year(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 21 Bridges[22] |
| 2019 | Glass[23] |
| 2017 | The Upside |
| 2011 - 2018 | What Would You Do? (TV series)[24] |
| 2015 - 2016[25] | House of Cards (TV Series) |
| 2016 | Outsiders (TV Series) |
| 2012 | Veep (TV Series) |
| 2010 | Outlaw (TV Series) |
| 2006 | Annapolis |
| 2000 | Arrest & Trial (TV series documentary) |
| 2000 | Animal Factory |
| 1999 | The Sixth Sense |
| 1991 | All My Children (TV series) |
| 1989 | A Fool and His Money |
Awards[edit]
- CARDINAL O'Hara High School - Hall of Fame [26]
- Meeting Professionals International - Supplier of the Year, 2006 [27]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Positively Philadelphia: Actor, Promoter, Businessman, Salesman And Local". CBS Philly. June 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Whitpain actor to star in Friday's 'What Would You Do?' episode". The Ambler Gazette. Aug 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Whitpain actor to star in Friday's "What Would You Do?" episode". February 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Town Hall Meeting". Town Hall Meeting. September 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Hugh E. Dillon: PCVB Annual Luncheon". Philadelphia. November 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Michael Lyons Appointed AIBTM Exhibition Director At Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE)". HospitalityNet. September 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Michael J. Lyons: Industry Leader Turned Leading Man". PCMA Convene. April 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Lyons Tapped as New AIBTM Director; Krouse Named President & CEO Ontario (Calif.) CVB". September 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Mike Lyons new Exhibition Director for AIBTM". Conference News. 2012.
- ↑ "AIBTM attracts top association leaders for Education Day roundtable". Conference and Meetings World. June 5, 2013.
- ↑ "aibtm-education-perfect-together".
- ↑ "Michael Lyons - Professional Speaker, Actor and Hospitality Industry Consultant". Executive Speakers Bureau. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Zac Goldsmith to support events industry, says campaign manager Nick de Bois". Conference News - UK. March 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Hospitality Industry Veteran Lyons Living the Dream". newsmakeralert.com. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ↑ "AMR Meetings & Incentives Welcomes Michael Lyons as Executive Vice President". EXHIBITOR Online. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ↑ "Current Events: Philadelphia DMC Becomes Newest Global Network Affiliate". Special Events. 2002-04-01. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ↑ "THE NEW DAY FOR DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES". Special Events. 2003-09-01. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ↑ "MPI Philadelphia Education Institute 2019". MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ↑ Lyons, Michael J. (February 11, 2017). Set Yourself Free: Daydream it...Believe it...Achieve it!. Outskirts Press. p. 146. ISBN 978-1478770206. Search this book on
- ↑ "Michael Lyons: Set Yourself Free!". Player FM. March 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Popular Actor, Motivational Speaker from Newtown Square Releases Self-Help Book". Pivot Today. April 21, 2017.
- ↑ 17 Bridges (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2019-03-22
- ↑ "Glass (2019) Movie - Cast". hellhorror.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ↑ "From New Jersey Diner Booths to Your Television: How ABC's "What Would You Do?" is Made | Jersey Digs". Jersey Digs. December 12, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ↑ Profile: Michael Lyons, meetingstoday.com
- ↑ "Hall of Fame – Alumni – Cardinal O'Hara High School". www.cohs.com. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- ↑ "MPI Philadelphia Area - Awards & Recognition". www.mpiweb.org. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
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