Michael began his career as an actor, singer and dancer/choreographer. He performed in the US/Canadian Centerstage tours while in high school, including performances at the White House. He attended College at the Cornish Institute of the Allied Arts. He ran The Young Actors Studio in Seattle and produced a West Coast theatre tour. He worked as an agent in Seattle and a casting associate on national commercial campaigns, feature films, mini-series, television and theatre.
After moving to LA, Michael was a casting intern for Olivia Harris (WB New York) and Phyllis Huffman on Clint Eastwood's PINK CADILLAC. After a short stint as Kathleen Letterie's assistant (VP casting WB), he went on to...