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New York City , New York , USA
Michael is a New York based and trained actor. He has been nominated for a Sofie award (Best Supporting Actor) for his performance in: "If The Trees Could Talk" at The Short Film Festival. Michael also served as associate producer. He is a SAG-AFTRA and AEA member. Born to an unknown father of British descent - a military serviceman and a German mother, Michael grew up in an orphanage. While in High School he discovered a passion for ancient culture, classic literature and theater. On graduation day, he played his first role on stage. Michael has been trained in carpentry and high end restoration work. He studied at the HB Studio, where he has been coached by Jonathan Lynn (Shakespeare) and Academy Award Winner Mercedes Ruehl (Felicia Montealegre-Bernstein Masterclass). Among Michael's notable performances was his portrayal of Fabrice De Simieuse in Jean Anouilh's: "Ornifle ou le courant d'air", touring throughout Europe, performing in 96 cities. He portrayed the role Mr. Kraler in the critically acclaimed The Diary of Anne Frank at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and recently a NYPD officer in Rob Margolies' upcoming feature film Weight. Michael played several real life characters on stage as well as on screen in the US and abroad: FBI agent Roy De Vecchio, Colonel von Stauffenberg, Karl Rahm and Claus von Buelow. He has performed in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In 2016 he served on the SAG Awards Television Nominating Committee. His interests are: traveling, hiking, history, literature and sports. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Belinda Hancock
