Michael has appeared at The Kennedy Center, Ford Theatre, The Folger, Arena Stage, The Roundhouse and many, many others. He has done guest appearances at Howard Community College and University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Michael has appeared in over 80 films including My One and Only, A Dirty Shame, Major Payne, Guarding Tess and Death Without Consent. His television credits include Homicide, Life of the Street, Shot in the Heart, The Wire and has also contributed dozens of voices as part of “The Loop Group” for The Wire.

Michael also is known for his numerous voices for “My Wonderful Radio Show” a radio series for children. He along with Brook Stevens were the morning hosts of “The Morning Show” on WVIE in Baltimore.

He has twice been the recipient of the A.I.R. Award (Achievement in Radio – Talent Division). He has received 7 Peer Awards for Actor in a Drama. He was awarded the Best Supporting Actor Award at the prestigious 2012 LA WEBFEST for the Web Series, “Wall Geek.”

Michael’s most recent projects include “Familiar,” a two-character film currently on the Festival Circuit coming in November 2024. He played Man 2 in “The Commuter” a two character film about about two old schoolmates who meet by chance on a bridge and the encounter changes both their lives. And, he plays series regular, Teddy, in the pilot episodes of “Uproar.”

Michael is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Actors Institute which provides professional training for those interested in Acting in film and television. He was named to Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals. He was honored to be included in a documentary on “Acting and Teaching; from Stage to Screen” which included the likes of Richard Spencer and Spike Lee and was recently interviewed on “The Studio” for George Mason University.

He has taught Acting and Film at Catholic and American Universities, Montgomery College, The Smithsonian Institution and is currently on the faculty of The Theatre Lab. Michael has voluntarily given numerous workshops for The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory, The Actors Center and The Theatre Lab.

Michael is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Wifvdc and Tivadc.