Born in Liverpool in July 1983, Michael started his training at the Manchester School of Acting in February 2008. He was cast in his first professional role in March 2009, appearing in Series 6 Episode 7 of Paul Abbott's BAFTA award winning Shameless. In January 2011, after three years at MSA, Michael headed for the bright lights of New York City and was offered the chance to study at the acclaimed Atlantic Acting School. It was here where he honed his grasp of Practical Aesthetics a technique conceived by David Mamet and William H. Macy . While in New York he landed the lead role in the short film After Ever After or Numbers On A Napkin playing Sydney Gamblin. Principal photography took place in and around Manhattan between March and May 2011. Michael returned to the UK in June 2011 and moved to London to continue his career. Show less «