Michael J. Sielaff
Michael is a Los Angeles based actor and teacher originally from Fridley, Minnesota. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where he majored in Religious Studies (and almost went to Seminary) and minored in Theater.
Impactful life events include studying a semester in India, being an Actor-Educator with CLIMB Theatre, founding the improv/storytelling/artivism community Rogue, producing/directing/performing in a 5-city tour with the sketch comedy troupe Laughtivism LA, snorkeling, expressing himself through poetry, being a storytelling coach for the formerly homeless, managing a sports card shop, reconnecting in-person with his Minnesota family and friends at least twice a year, coaching in the Comedy Sportz High School League, visiting Thailand, hosting 50+ episodes of the web series Fridley Fridays, performing duo improv, and going on a U.S. tour with the play Insidious: The Further You Fear.
Additionally, Sielaff is passionate about teaching, performing, and creating more spaces for socially conscious art, character-building improv, and first-person storytelling. He also discovered that commas are a great way to make a bio only five sentences long.
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Credits
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Poppa's House 2024Mr. Coleman★ 5.4
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V/H/S/Beyond 2024Pale Face & Babysitter (segment "Stork")★ 6.7
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Bored Officiant★ 6.5
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Wet Willy 2020Science Teacher★ 5
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Perry Mason 2020Flint★ 7.3
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The Backslide 2019Ray★ 2
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The Rookie 2018Bryce★ 8.5
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Dog Hair★ 4.8
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Barry 2018Detective Hale★ 7.9
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The Orville 2017Palovis★ 7.6
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The Grinder 2015Dancer #1★ 6.7
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Salem Rogers 2015Security Guard★ 3.8
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Marry Me 2014Security Guard★ 5.8
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Reggie★ 5.4
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Noobz 2013Employee Chris★ 5.9
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The Hypnotist 2013The Figure★ NR
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The Mindy Project 2012Pastor Gene★ 6.2
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New Girl 2011Dancer #1★ 7.4
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Workaholics 2011Rental Guy★ 7.4
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Body of Proof 2011Larry★ 6.9
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Chuck 2007Younger Technician★ 7.7