Shawn Michael(I)
- Actor
- Producer
- Casting Department
Born and raised in NJ, Shawn Michael quickly found a pull to the
Arts. finding his element was evident after the
7th-grade classic Christmas play " We Three Kings".
Later, musically influenced by his Dad singing"the oldies" and his brother a singer/songwriter, At 19, Shawn turned down his first record deal only to sign, write and release 2 singles which were featured on the Billboard Dance charts in the '90s. At 21, he became a member of ASCAP. He took an 8 yr DJ turn which kept him behind the music.
In the transition back to Acting he quickly established a presence on many NY Film & TV sets. He landed his first role in the indie thriller"Alphabet Killer" (which includes the talents of (Oscar Winner ) Melissa Leo (TheFighter) Cary Elwes & Eliza Dushku. First Co- star role was on Blue Bloods / CBS , HBO Max season 2 " And Just Like That ". And the upcoming Untitled HBO Crime series from "Mare of Easttown's" Brad Ingelsby starring Mark Ruffalo .
Shawn's talent continues to keep him a more versatile casting option. Playing slightly dominating types, volatile, angry, law enforcement, and blue-collar. He has studied with some of NY/LA well known acting coaches and studios. Shawn has been active in the Martial Arts of Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muy Tai technique. In addition, Tactical and Defensive shooting skills. In fitness, his private coach is Don Saladino ( Ryan Reynolds, Sebastian Stan, Hugh Jackman )
He quickly found himself a connecting bridge between talent and skill putting projects together .As an Actor / Producer it was a natural fit. He has worked with a range of talent on and off-screen.
He is a self-taught trader of stocks & commodities & Real Estate. He also trains Level 1 &2 Firearm / Tactical / Defense Training
Later, musically influenced by his Dad singing"the oldies" and his brother a singer/songwriter, At 19, Shawn turned down his first record deal only to sign, write and release 2 singles which were featured on the Billboard Dance charts in the '90s. At 21, he became a member of ASCAP. He took an 8 yr DJ turn which kept him behind the music.
In the transition back to Acting he quickly established a presence on many NY Film & TV sets. He landed his first role in the indie thriller"Alphabet Killer" (which includes the talents of (Oscar Winner ) Melissa Leo (TheFighter) Cary Elwes & Eliza Dushku. First Co- star role was on Blue Bloods / CBS , HBO Max season 2 " And Just Like That ". And the upcoming Untitled HBO Crime series from "Mare of Easttown's" Brad Ingelsby starring Mark Ruffalo .
Shawn's talent continues to keep him a more versatile casting option. Playing slightly dominating types, volatile, angry, law enforcement, and blue-collar. He has studied with some of NY/LA well known acting coaches and studios. Shawn has been active in the Martial Arts of Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muy Tai technique. In addition, Tactical and Defensive shooting skills. In fitness, his private coach is Don Saladino ( Ryan Reynolds, Sebastian Stan, Hugh Jackman )
He quickly found himself a connecting bridge between talent and skill putting projects together .As an Actor / Producer it was a natural fit. He has worked with a range of talent on and off-screen.
He is a self-taught trader of stocks & commodities & Real Estate. He also trains Level 1 &2 Firearm / Tactical / Defense Training