Michael Welch is a seasoned actor with nearly 25 years of experience in the industry, boasting over 100 film and television credits to his name. He has garnered widespread acclaim from fans, critics, and industry professionals alike for the depth and diversity of his work, consistently pushing himself to take on new and challenging roles.
Welch is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Mike Newton in the Twilight Film Series, a franchise that has grossed an impressive $3.3 billion worldwide. More recently, he appeared as a series regular on Z Nation, Syfy's hit original zombie series that ran for five seasons, and had a recurring role as Luke Girardi in the beloved, Emmy-nominated CBS show, Joan of Arcadia, for which he received his second Young Artist Award.
Michael's early career saw him land a role in the feature film Star Trek: Insurrection, the ninth installment of the iconic franchise, marking his first experience in the world of film. He has since appeared in a wide range of projects, including Shonda Rhimes's ABC drama, Station 19, and the films Blood Craft, A Killer Walks Amongst Us, Who's Stalking Me?, and Erasing His Dark Past.
In 2019, Michael starred in the horror film The Final Wish alongside horror legends Lin Shaye and Tony Todd, receiving excellent reviews from critics across the board. His upcoming releases include Soldier's Heart, The Gift, A Christmas Hero, The Grounds, and the award-winning short, Heatstroke.
In addition to his acting career, Michael is passionate about the issue of clean water and is heavily involved with The Thirst Project, a youth-oriented non-profit that builds fresh-water wells in developing communities. He is married to set dresser Samantha Welch and they have a beautiful baby girl, Parker Ann.
Michael is represented by KRM and Curtis Talent Management.
