Mike left Switzerland in 1995 and moved to Hollywood in order to pursue acting. - Mike studied acting for a total of about five years and had lead roles in several theater plays and small parts in independent films as well as TV and Web series. - After discovering a greater passion, Mike slowly transitioned from acting to screenwriting. - Mike: "I'm still completely fascinated by the craft of acting, but as an introvert I feel much more at home creating the foundation of what good movies are all about."
RESUME
FILM / TELEVISION
Hallo Hollywood (21 Episodes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Dreamers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clueless, Episode # 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Money Rules - Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hollywood Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mea Culpa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is Cinema?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What would Shakespeare do?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baywatch, Episode # 146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEATRE
The Star-spangled Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You Can’t Take It With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harvey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRAINING
The Actors Workout Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Candace Silvers Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playhouse West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improv, Cold Reading Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice / Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead / Daniel Metzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead / Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U-5 / Golf Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supporting / Tourist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead / Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supporting / Raphael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead / Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supporting / Drug Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Featured / David’s Hairdresser . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead / Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supporting / Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead / Philip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supporting / Dr. Sanderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fran Montana -- Meisner & Improv
Candace Silvers
Meisner Technique
Toni Reverditto
Ivan Borodin / Jon Sinclair
Creable Films
Documentary
Paramount
Pyramid Pictures
Hollywood Dreams Prod.
MC Films / Austria
Wyden Production
Imaginal Cell
Baywatch Productions
Silver Lake Players
Silver Lake Players
Playhouse West
Silver Lake Players
SKILLS / QUALITIES
Writing and developing own projects.
Languages: English, German, Swiss-German, (Passports: USA & Swiss & Canadian)
Most sports including gymnastics, track & field, boxing etc., certified personal trainer, medium stunts, athletic body (Former European body-model), singing, public speaking, military/firearms experience, Landmark education, very reliable, high level of integrity…
HEADSHOTS
ACTING -- DEMO REEL (2008)
2:59
LINKS
See Mike's official IMDB page. CLICK HERE
See Mike's official IMDB-PRO page. CLICK HERE
Watch Mike acting in 21 episodes of the popular and first Swiss Web-series HALLO HOLLYWOOD. CLICK HERE
Watch Mike in his inspiring feature-length documentary about following one's dreams and never giving up. CLICK HERE