Michael Patrick Thornton

Michael Patrick Thornton is an American actor and theater director. He played the character of Dr. Gabriel Fife in the ABC drama series Private Practice. He is also known for his performances on Broadway including as Lennox in the Sam Gold revival of Macbeth, and Dr. Rank in the Jamie Lloyd revival of A Doll's House.

Madam Secretary · S6, E1

Hail to the Chief

Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency; Henry squirms after his appearance on a late night show results in heightened scrutiny of his marriage.
Madam Secretary · S6, E4

Valor

Henry teams up with a Marine veteran to fight for legislation that helps Veterans Affairs provide better mental health care, but he encounters surprising resistance from Vice President Carlos Morejon; Sen. Hanson questions Daisy about her past.
Madam Secretary · S6, E5

Daisy

When Daisy is implicated in the leak of hacked information, Elizabeth must decide what to believe; Henry and Elizabeth host former President Dalton at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.

Michael Patrick Thornton

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