Brian Michael was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is known for appearances on Queen Sugar, Chicago P.D. and HBO’s Girls. He studied acting and video production at Kent State University. Upon graduation he began teaching drama and media literacy to teens until moving to New York City to pursue his career in acting. His professional career began training under Terry Knickerbocker at the William Esper Studio in 2011. Since completing the 2-year conservatory program, he’s earned roles in numerous TV & Film projects. He has also enjoyed the stage: performing stand-up, sketch & improv as a member of numerous troupes including Gotham City Improv; as well as off-Broadway and regional performances in a handful of plays including Women Are Crazy Because Men Are A**Holes and Mitch Albom’s Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. In addition to performance, he is proud of his youth media literacy and community organizing work at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan, The Tribeca Film Institute and Wingspan Arts program.