Ken Olin (Michael Steadman): Michael Steadman and his wife Hope Steadman were the core couple of the series. Michael worked at an advertising agency with his friend Eliot Weston and was burdened by his responsibilities at home and at the office. In real life, Ken Olin is married to "thirtysomething" co-star Patricia Wettig, and both currently star on the ABC series "Brothers & Sisters." Olin has also made a name for himself behind the camera, directing episodes of "Alias," "The West Wing," "Judging Amy" and "Brothers & Sisters." (ABC )