The softer side of House of Cards’ actor Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly has played scores of CIA agents, political operatives, and military personnel during his prolific acting career. From roles like Doug Stamper in House of Cards to Byron Westfield in Lioness, the actor has perfected a steely gaze and great monologues. But even though Michael says “you’d never know I have teeth” by watching those characters, Martha knows another side of him – a prolific actor, family man and neighbor with a ready smile and a great sense of humor. Listen as they chat about working with the hitmaker Taylor Sheridan and the all-star cast of Lioness, what he’s learned about real-life politics from his roles, and what he’s looking forward to next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.