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Michael J. Sielaff

Acting

Biography

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.

Known For

The Rookie
8.5

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

The Rookie

2018
New Girl
7.4

Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.

New Girl

2011
Chuck
7.7

When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to become a full-fledged spy.

Chuck

2007
The Orville
7.6

Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.

The Orville

2017
The Mindy Project
6.2

Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.

The Mindy Project

2012
Body of Proof
7.1

Dr. Megan Hunt was in a class of her own, a brilliant neurosurgeon at the top of her game. But her world is turned upside down when a devastating car accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. Megan resumes her career as a medical examiner, determined to solve the puzzle of who or what killed the victims.

Body of Proof

2011
Barry
7.9

A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.

Barry

2018
Workaholics
7.4

The misadventures of three recent college dropouts, roommates, and co-workers at a telemarketing company and their drug dealer.

Workaholics

2011
Perry Mason
7.2

Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.

Perry Mason

2020
How I Met Your Father
6.5

In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.

How I Met Your Father

2022
The Grinder
6.7

Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after his hit series, "The Grinder," is canceled thinking his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.

The Grinder

2015
Maron
7.1

Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He’s had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved, twice divorced compulsive mess for most of his adult life, but with the popularity of a podcast he does in his garage and a life of sobriety, his life and career are turning around. MARON explores a fictionalized version of Marc’s life, his relationships, and his career, including his incredibly popular WTF podcast, which features conversations Marc conducts with celebrities and fellow comedians. Neurosis intact, Maron is uniquely fascinating, absolutely compelling and brutally funny.

Maron

2013
Code 3
7.1

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

Code 3

2025
Marry Me
5.8

Six years ago, Annie and Jake bonded over their mutual love of nachos and they've been inseparable ever since. Now, after returning from a romantic two-week island vacation, Jake’s all set to pop the question. Before he can ask, though, Annie lets loose on Jake for his inability to commit. She was expecting him to “put a ring on it” in paradise and now Jake’s perfect proposal is ruined. Not wanting to spend the next 60 years talking about that mess of a proposal, Jake and Annie decide to hold off on the engagement until they can do it right. Yet if history tells us anything, it’s when we really want things to go right that they all tend to go wrong. The only thing we know for sure is these two are destined to be together whether they can get it together or not.

Marry Me

2014
Poppa's House
5.6

Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced Poppa has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.

Poppa's House

2024
V/H/S/Halloween
6.2

A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.

V/H/S/Halloween

2025
V/H/S/Beyond
6.6

The infinite playground of forbidden worlds and dangerous lifeforms offered by the sci-fi horror genre will lead to the biggest, maddest, bloodiest V/H/S ever.

V/H/S/Beyond

2024
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3.3

A troubled former supermodel seeks to make her way in the world after getting kicked out of rehab.

Salem Rogers

2015
Noobz
5.8

Four friends hit the road to LA to compete in the Cyberbowl Video Game Championship, but will they be able to compete with the worst hangovers of their lives?

Noobz

2013
Disaster L.A.: The Last Zombie Apocalypse Begins Here
5.4

After a meteor shower strikes Los Angeles, toxic smoke is released across the city causing people to physically change and become violent. A small group of survivors plans to vacate the city by heading to the coast.

Disaster L.A.: The Last Zombie Apocalypse Begins Here

2014