Michael O'Leary (born March 27, 1958, St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American actor and screenwriter.
O'Leary is currently residing in Upper Montclair, New Jersey with his wife, Joni, and two daughters. He last acted in 2011 but has done some screenwriting and producing since then.
O'Leary played the character of Dr. Fredrick "Rick" Bauer on Guiding Light, a role he has played from 1983–91 and from 1995-2009, due to the end of the series.