Annette O’Toole (born April 1, 1952; age: 72) has been married to her current husband Michael McKean since 1999. The first husband of the American actress was Bill Geisslinger. They were married for a decade, from 1983 to 1993, and had two daughters together: Nell and Anna Geisslinger. O’Toole is also a stepmom to Fletcher McKean and Colin McKean who passed away in December 2012.
Since 1967, Annette O’Toole has been a part of the entertainment industry, not just as an actress but also as a musical talent. Some of her most notable works as an actress include The Kennedys of Massachusetts, It, Jewels, Dead By Sunset, Nash Bridges, The Huntress, Smallville, and Virgin River. She has been playing Hope McCrea in the latter, a romantic drama series, since 2019. It is the work she is most known for at the moment. Details of her career exploits and attainments thereof are a story for another day, we are here for her love and family life.
Profile Summary of Annette O’Toole
- Birth Name: Annette Toole
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Date of Birth: April 1, 1952
- Annette O’Toole’s Age: 72 Years Old
- Ethnicity: White American
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Annette O’Toole’s Husband: Michael McKean
- Duration of Marriage: 1999 – Present
- Ex-Husband: Bill Geisslinger
- Duration of Marriage: 1983 – 1993
- Annette O’Toole’s Children: Two Daughters (Nell and Anna Geisslinger)
- Stepchildren: Two (Fletcher McKean and Colin McKean)
- Annette O’Toole’s Parents: Dorothy Geraldine (née Niland) and William West Toole Jr.
- Annette O’Toole’s Height: 5 Feet 4 Inches (163 cm/1.63 m)
- Annette O’Toole’s Net Worth: $10 Million
- Famous for: Acting and Musical Career
Who Is Annette O’Toole’s Husband Michael McKean?
Just like Lorraine Ashbourne and Andy Serkis, Annette O’Toole and her husband Michael McKean are both members of the entertainment industry. McKean often describes himself as an actor, writer, and musician but he is also a comedian, director, and producer. The [agd dob=”19471017″] years old was born and raised in New York by his parents, Ruth Stewart McKean and Gilbert S. McKean. Showbizers gathered that his father was one of the people who founded Decca Records whereas his mother was a librarian.
Michael McKean has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. From stage to the small and big screens, he has been seen in dozens of production. As of this writing, he has been seen in no fewer than 247 movies and TV shows. Some of his most popular are Laverne & Shirley, Dream On, Primetime Glick, and Better Call Saul.
On Stage, he has portrayed several characters in prominent productions like The Little Foxes, All the Way, The Best Man, King Lear, and Hairspray. His works have earned him several coveted awards, including a Grammy in 2004 for Best Song Written for Visual Media. This was for “A Mighty Wind” from A Mighty Wind, a 2003 mockumentary comedy film.
Profile Summary of Michael McKean
- Full Name: Michael John McKean
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States of America
- Date of Birth: October 17, 1947
- Michael McKean’s Age: [agd dob=”19471017″] Years Old
- Ethnicity: White American
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Michael McKean’s Wife: Annette O’Toole (1999 – Present)
- Ex-Wife: Susan Russell (1970 – 1993)
- Michael McKean’s Children: Two (Colin and Fletcher)
- Stepchildren: Two ((Nell and Anna Geisslinger)
- Michael McKean’s Parents: Ruth and Gilbert McKean
- Michael McKean’s Height: 5 Feet 11 Inches (1.8 m/180 cm)
- Michael McKean’s Net Worth: $12 million
- Famous for: Career as an Actor, Writer, and Musician
Annette O’Toole and Michael McKean Began Dating after Filming Final Justice in 1998 and Got Married the Following Year
The Hollywood couple has been married for 25 years but has known each other since the 70s. According to McKean, the first time he saw O’Toole was at a screening and she was with late American actor, Bruno Kirby. He recalled thinking she was nice and beautiful; for him, that was the first time they met.
In the years that followed, they ran into each other at parties but all they did was greet each other and get on with their lives. This was so for over two decades but changed when they did a TV movie together in 1998. Annette and Michael respectively played Gwen Saticoy and Merle Hammond in Final Justice and it marked the beginning of their romance.
As they were both divorcees, O’Toole and McKean were not looking to get married again. But then, they realized they were greatly suited for each other. Things happened quickly that they got married barely a year into their relationship. The two weeded on the 20th of March 1999 and it has been a blissful union for them.
The Couple Has No Biological Child Together But are Stepparents to Each Other’s Children
Annette O’Toole and Michael McKean do not have any children together. Be that as it may, they share four children, one of whom is late. McKean isn’t the first husband of O’Toole, just as she is not his first wife. Before her, the Better Call Saul actor was married to Susan Russell; this was from 1970 to 1993.
The union produced two sons named Fletcher McKean and Colin Mckean. The older of the two, Colin, died at age 36 on the 3rd of December 2012. Before his death, he worked in the movie industry as a production assistant and a bit of an actor.
Meet Annette O’Toole’s Daughters—Nell and Anna Geisslinger
From her first marriage, Annette O’Toole had two daughters who are Michael McKean’s stepchildren. They also work in the movie industry but are not as popular as their parents.
Nell Geisslinger
- Date of Birth: December 15, 1983
- Age: 40 Years Old
- Biological Father: Bill Geisslinger
- Occupation: Actress and Producer
Nell is the first daughter of Annette O’Toole and her first husband Bill Geisslinger. The 40 was born on the 15th of December 1983, the same year her biological parents got married.
Nell works in Hollywood as an actress and a producer. Some of her notable works include Food: Fact or Fiction, The Ride Home, Chloe and Keith’s Wedding, and The Experimental Witch.
Anna Geisslinger
- Date of Birth: Unconfirmed
- Age: Unconfirmed
- Biological Father: Bill Geisslinger
- Occupation: Production Assistant/Designer and Set Decorator
Anna is the second child Annette O’Toole had with her first husband before their marriage packed up. A lot of things are yet to be learned about her but we can confirm that she also works in Hollywood.
She mostly works as a production assistant, production designer, and set decorator. Outside of that, she has also worked as an assistant director, wardrobe supervisor, costume designer, producer, and production manager in projects like Broken Promise, America Adrift, Crappy Birthday, and Lost Child.
Who Is Annette O’Toole’s First Husband?
Bill Geisslinger was the first husband of the Virgin River actress. They were married for roughly a decade, from the 8th of April 1983 to 1993. Bill is the biological father of Annette O’Toole’s daughters, Nell and Anna Geisslinger.
Although much hasn’t been heard from him in recent times, Bill Geisslinger is also an entertainer. He is an actor known for works like Nowhere Man, NewsRadio, Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232, and Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter.
His most recent work, to the best of our knowledge, was in 2012 when he played Agent Robert Anderson in an episode (“To Protect and Serve Man”) of Grimm.
Is Annette O’Toole Related to Peter O’Toole?
No. Annette O’Toole and Peter O’Toole are not related. The only thing they have in common is their surnames and the fact that they are both actors. Annette is a citizen of the United States of America whereas Peter was British. He was born to Constance Jane Eliot (née Ferguson) and Patrick Joseph “Spats” O’Toole on the 2nd of August 1932 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Peter O’Toole was survived by three children when he passed on the 14th of December 2013. They are Kate O’Toole, Lorcan O’Toole, and Patricia O’Toole. So Annette O’Toole isn’t one of his children, nor is she related to the late British stage and film actor in any way.