Michael Zbornak is the son of Dorothy Zbornak and Stanley "Stan" Zbornak and brother of Kate. He is also the grandson of Salvador Petrillo, Sophia Petrillo, Mr. Zbornak and Yolanda Zbornak. He is also the ex-husband of Lorraine Wagner-Zbornak and father of their son Robby. He was portrayed by Scott Jacoby in three episodes.
About Michael[]
Michael works as a musician, and travels around the country on tour. Dorothy seems to cater to him slightly. In the episode Family Affair, Michael visits unannounced, at the same time Rose's daughter Bridget Nylund is visiting. Michael has left his job, and his lackadaisical attitude worries Dorothy. Michael and Bridget seem to clash, initially, as Michael's laid-back demeanor conflicts with Bridget's focus on her studies and desire for travel; however, Blanche sends the two out on a date, and they are discovered in bed together by Dorothy, Rose and Sophia.
In the episode My Brother, My Father, Dorothy mentions that Michael has joined the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
In the episode Mixed Blessings, Michael visits announces that he is engaged to Lorraine Wagner, who is black. Dorothy is accepting about Lorraine's race, but when she meets Lorraine and discovers her to be 21 years older than her son, Dorothy is upset. Ironically, Lorraine's family is upset that Lorraine is marrying a white man, but not that he is younger. The episode ends with Lorraine announcing she is pregnant, and Michael and Lorraine marrying.
In the episode All That Jazz, Michael announces that Lorraine has thrown him out of the house, and the relationship is over. Michael stays with the Girls, and Dorothy caters to him, taking care of his laundry, cooking and cleaning up after him, while he seems disinterested in finding work. Blanche tells Dorothy that he needs to take care of himself, and Dorothy suggests to Michael that he should find his own place. He gets upset and moves in with Stan. However, this doesn't last long, and the episode ends with Michael having found a new job, leaving town to take advantage of the opportunity.
Michael's age is a matter of inconsistency throughout the series. Dorothy states he is 29 in his first appearance in the episode "Family Affair." In a later episode, "Mixed Blessings," Dorothy states he is 23. However, if his parents were married for 38 years before they divorced, he should be in his mid to late 30s.
Appearances[]
- Family Affair
- Mixed Blessings
- All That Jazz