| Michael Batayeh | |
| Birth Date: | 27 December 1970 |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Notable Works: | Breaking Bad |
Michael Anthony Batayeh (December 27, 1970 – June 1, 2023) was an American comedian and actor. He played Dennis Markowski, the manager of the industrial laundromat that was a coverup for a meth lab in Breaking Bad.
Batayeh attended Wayne State University before dropping out and moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He appeared in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Bernie Mac Show. His most prominent role came as Dennis Markowski in the hit series Breaking Bad.[1]
Batayeh was born to Jordanian Orthodox Christian parents. His father was a factory worker for Ford Motor Company. During his time in acting, Batayeh divided his time between California, and Michigan.[1]
On June 1, 2023, Batayeh was found dead in his home by Pittsfield Township police in Ypsilanti, Michigan at age 52. His sister, Ida Vergalla, claimed that he had died of a heart attack.[1] However, a report by the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office found that he died by "asphyxiation by hanging", and that his death was a possible suicide. His family said "He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many".[2]