Michael Robert DeLuise (born August 4, 1969) is an American actor, film director, and film producer best known as Tony Piccolo in seaQuest DSV (1994–1996), Younger Officer Joey Penhall in 21 Jump Street (1990–1991), TJ in Gilmore Girls (2004–2007).
DeLuise made his film debut in 1979 opposite his father in the 1979 comedy Hot Stuff.
In 1990, he landed his first major role, on the Fox TV series 21 Jump Street.
He and Peter were also on SeaQuest DSV, where Michael played Tony Piccolo from 1994 to 1996.
He has also made guest appearances on CSI: NY, Lost, and Stargate SG-1.