Michael Cannata Jr Is Doris Roberts’ Only Son — Facts about Him

Michael Cannata Jr., Doris Roberts' son, didn't become an actor like his famous mother but followed in her career footsteps by joining the entertainment industry. He's also a married man who mourned dearly when his mother passed away.

In her co-written 2004 memoir, "Are You Hungry, Dear? Life, Laughs, and Lasagna," Doris Roberts revealed that there were several men she loved in her life, and her only son, Michael Cannata Jr., was one of them.

According to his Facebook account, Doris Roberts' son is from New York but now lives in Redondo Beach, California. He attended New Lincoln School and Northfield Mount Hermon School before studying AG Journalism at Texas A&M University.

Michael, whom Doris admitted to raising "mainly alone," didn't become an actor like his mother, but he still chose a career in the entertainment industry. He worked for well-known production houses and companies.

He became a co-producer and associate producer for Paramount Pictures, an associate producer for Aaron Spelling TV, and a post-producer at Warner Bros. Entertainment.

The "Madea's Witness Protection" actress thanked Michael for the way he "brilliantly" managed her career.

He also worked as a coordinating producer for Sony Entertainment Television and a co-producer for CBS Studios, among many other production posts.

Michael is married to Jane Jasper Cannata, who studied Industrial distribution at Texas A&M University. She's from Alvin, Texas, and even attended the town's high school. Sadly, Michael lost his mother, Doris, a few years ago.

When Did Doris Roberts' Son, Michael Cannata Jr., Lose Her?

In April 2016, Doris' family spokeswoman, Janet Daily, revealed that the "Everybody Loves Raymond" star had died at age 90. Doris passed away in her sleep, and it was Michael who informed her.

The actress had been active and relatively healthy. Michael responded to the heartbreaking news on Facebook, uploading a picture of them walking the streets hand in hand, and writing:

"My mom was just my mom to me, but to everyone else she was an amazing person who made the whole world laugh. I am so happy to have shared her with all of you."

Long before her death, Doris spoke of her relationship with her son and acknowledged his important role in her life. In her co-authored memoir, she dedicated a section to Michael.

The "Madea's Witness Protection" actress thanked Michael for the way he "brilliantly" managed her career. She also showed gratitude for his acceptance and lifelong tolerance of her; the love she'd always known was there.