Person Biography:
Yan Birch, son of a Swedish Actor-Comedian, Producer, Director, and Musician, grew up surrounded by music and the arts. He learned to play the flute and trumpet at a young age and developed a passion for acting, appearing in several plays, including "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg.
Birch's early television career in Sweden included starring in two successful youth programs, "Barnjournalen" and "Unga Tvaan", as well as releasing several successful recordings with his band. He graduated with a BA in Mechanical Engineering and a degree in Mathematics from Teknikum in Vaxjo, Sweden.
After completing his studies, Birch decided to have a "Life Learning Experience" and traveled the world, living in almost every country before making the big Hollywood move. He took nothing with him but his determination to "Experience" people from all over the world, preparing himself for Hollywood and whatever lay ahead.
Birch's talent, experience, and support from his family led him to secure acting parts in music videos and commercials, working with notable directors and actors. He landed his first American feature roles in "Slumber Party Massacre III" (1990) and "The Runestone" (1991),and later starred in Wes Craven's cult horror film "The People Under the Stairs" (1991).
Birch's acting career continued to grow, with roles in popular network daytime soaps "Santa Barbara" (1984) and "The Young and the Restless" (1973). He also appeared in several independent films, including "Cyber Bandits" (1995) and "Sucker" (1998).
In 1999, Birch received a phone call from Chuck Russell, offering him the role of the "Guardian Angel" in Paramount's "Bless the Child" (2000). Since then, he has appeared in several more independent films, including "Essence of Echoes" (2002) and "Ghost Rock" (2003).
