Michael originates from the East Coast, specifically born in New Jersey, where he pursued his artistic training at Rutgers University and the esteemed Mason Gross School of the Arts. It was during his time at the institution that he caught the attention of Crossroads Theatre, a Tony Award-winning regional company, and was subsequently cast, earning him membership in Actors' Equity. Having resided in New York, Florida, and Los Angeles, Michael has had the privilege of working in a diverse range of mediums, including television, feature films, commercials, radio voice-overs, print advertisements, internet spots, animated character references, video game motion capture, music videos, and live events.
Notable theatre credits include the long-running off-Broadway whodunit "Perfect Crime," the world premiere of the musical adaptation "Great Expectations" written by John Jakes and Mel Marvin, in which he originated the role of Jaggers, and the Florida Orchestra concert version tour of "The Music Man." Recently, Michael has dedicated himself to writing for the stage and screen, achieving notable success in various competitions and festivals. He has been a Quarterfinalist in the Nicholl Fellowship Competition, won a Second Place Screenwriting Award from Writer's Digest, and secured Finalist and Semifinalist status in several international writing competitions and film festivals for his plays and screenplays.
