Michael Nicklin, a multifaceted individual, is a Los Angeles-based actor and consulting producer, with a rich background in the entertainment industry.
Born and raised in southern California, Nicklin hails from Santa Barbara and pursued his education at San Jose State University's College of Business. At the tender age of 25, he was presented with an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an ownership stake in the SAG-AFTRA franchised agency that represented him, ultimately becoming a managing partner.
During his decade-long tenure as a talent agent, Nicklin successfully led his agency into unprecedented growth, representing 150 actors and models for various film, television, industrial, and print projects. He then went on to launch a second boutique talent agency in Beverly Hills, solidifying his reputation as a seasoned professional in the industry.
After nearly 15 years of dedication to his career as a talent agent, Nicklin made a strategic decision to pivot and landed a recurring contributor position on a newly launched syndicated morning lifestyle television show. He quickly became a well-recognized on-air personality and consumer trends topic expert, appearing on over 300 news programs and network and syndicated programs in Los Angeles and New York.
Nicklin's acting career is equally impressive, with credits in over 30 shorts and feature films, as well as commercials, industrials, music videos, and web series. He has also produced a multitude of short films, industrial, and promotional content, and 200+ live events.
In 2013, Nicklin launched Vortexian Talent Management, providing strategic management to actors and other industry creatives, maintaining a personal roster of around 30 individuals. Simultaneously, he created Vortexian Media to support the efforts of actors, writers, and directors on the VTM talent roster.
Following the closure of VTM in 2018, Nicklin continued to serve as a consulting producer, focusing primarily on the development and post-production phases of projects. He has a particular interest in expanding production footprint in philanthropy and forming authentic strategic alliances with public charities early in the production process.
In his free time, Nicklin enjoys his hobbies as an abstract artist and photographer, and has traveled to more than 80 countries around the world. He is also committed to philanthropic efforts, providing strategic counsel and hands-on assistance to various non-profit organizations, and has served on the boards of two notable Los Angeles theaters.
