Michael Roberds (born January 18, 1964) is a
Canadian actor. Roberds began reading by the age of three. He performed the role of
Big Bird in the school play "
Christmas on Sesame Street" at age five. He entertained his neighbours by reading them jokes at parties and quickly grew to enjoy the attention. Throughout his school career, he was active in theatre productions and began acting professionally in 1987 when he did his first television commercial for
GM. He writes and performs sketches for
David Chalk's Computer Show, in addition to roles on the mystery drama series
Strange Luck and in
Ernest Goes to School starring
Jim Varney. He starred on
Fox Family's
The New Addams Family as
Uncle Fester. His television guest appearances include
Da Vinci's City Hall and
Police Academy. Roberds is also a member of the comedy troupe "Almost Midnight".