Michael Rodrigues, an Australian actor, writer, action performer, and fight choreographer, embarked on his journey in martial arts at the tender age of 7, primarily training in Tae Kwon Do through the International Tae Kwon Do Federation.
This extensive training in martial arts had a profound impact on his desire to become a performer. After deciding to pursue a career in acting in 2005, Michael enrolled in the Drama program at Queensland University of Technology.
In 2005, Michael's acting career took off when he was cast in the channel 7 television series, Forensic Investigators. His stint on the show was followed by a two-year tenure at Warner Brothers Movie World on the Gold Coast, where he honed his skills as a performer.
In 2009, Michael relocated to Melbourne, where he continued to work on a variety of projects, including films, television programs, music videos, and commercials. His credits include City Homicide, Rush, Sea Patrol, Offspring, Secrets and Lies, and the ABC/Netflix drama The Unlisted.
As an accomplished martial artist with training in stage combat and stunts, Michael has developed essential skills for action performance, which is frequently utilized in his work. His extensive on-set experience has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of script narrative, screen production, and action design, skills that have directly contributed to the development of his various projects.
Since 2019, Michael has also been creatively involved in a number of projects as a writer. His current projects include collaborating with his writing partner, Simon Smith, and showrunner, Paul Mullie (Stargate, Dark Matter),on a sci-fi television series. Additionally, he is working on an action feature and a horror feature, both of which are currently in development.
