Michael Norell

Michael Alden Norell (born October 4, 1937 in Wallace, Idaho) is an American screenwriter, actor, and executive producer who starred as Captain Henry “Hank” Stanley in the Jack Webb-produced television series Emergency! from 1972 to 1978.

Norell was born in Wallace, Idaho. His family moved to follow his father who was in the Army, and who ultimately retired with the rank of Brigadier General. His father was sent to Korea during the war. The family lived in Tokyo, Japan. Norell returned to the States after the war and attended Falls Church High School in Virginia where he acted in several school plays. He attended college at Washington and Lee University where he majored in journalism.[1]

After graduating college Norell entered the Army where he spent the next five years, leaving with the rank of captain. After his stint in the Army he went to work for the Richmond Times-Dispatch.[2] He went to New York City not too long after returning to civilian life and worked at acting full-time. Six months later he arrived in Hollywood where he won the role of Captain Henry “Hank” Stanley for the show Emergency!.