LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chiklis is ready to freak out. The actor is joining the American Horror Story family for the anthology series' fourth season, subtitled Freak Show.The Emmy-winning star of The Shield will portray the ex-husband and father of characters played, respectively, by Kathy Bates and Evan Peters.ichael Chiklis added to FX's 'AHS: Freak Show'. Associated Press 8:58 a.m. EDT March 29, 2014. Emmy winner Michael Chiklis has signed up for the next season of 'American Horror Story.' (Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images).