<P> As of the end of season 4, Michael is the only character who has appeared in every episode of the series . </P> <P> Michael is generally the straight man in the series . However, creator Mitch Hurwitz says that in some respects Michael is "the craziest one" in that he cannot see much of what happens around him . </P> <P> Michael is portrayed by actor Jason Bateman . Hurwitz did not know if Bateman was right for the part as he seemed associated with more conventional sitcoms, but Hurwitz said that in trying out for the part, Bateman "gave this dry, confident performance ." Bateman also explained his performance by saying he could be "naturally...dickish" like his character . Bateman said of his part, "it's the best job I've ever had, hands down," and it may have also been his most famous one . </P> <P> Bateman and his character were also well received by critic Robert Bianco, who wrote "the key to the show's success is the hilariously deadpan Bateman ." </P>

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