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Michael Coady is an award-winning actor and singer from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, with more than 15 years performance experience. A dynamic and versatile actor, Michael has received critical acclaim for his performances which range from emotionally complex to comedic. With over 35 productions to his credit, Michael has worked in film, television and theatre in Toronto, Canada since 2003. Some of the highlights from his time in Toronto have included playing the role of Juan Peron in Evita at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret at the New Yorker Theatre. In 2004, Michael was cast in the Canadian premiere of Urinetown, directed by John Rando, the Tony Award winning director of the Broadway production. Michael was first understudy for the lead, Officer Lockstock while playing the roles of Robby the Stockfish, Businessman #1 and Cop. This CanStage show also swept the Dora Awards (Canada's answer to the Tonys) in 2005, taking 6 awards including, Outstanding Production of a Musical. Michael has also recorded sketch comedy for a new talk variety radio program at ABC Radio Networks in Los Angeles. Michael's experience in front of the camera ranges from television sitcom to industrial/educational video to feature films. In January 2007, he made a guest star appearance on the History Channel series, Zero Hour - North Hollywood Shootout. Michael rounded out 2007 by working on 4 short films (one of which, Obsession, he co-wrote, co-produced and starred in) and a documentary short. 2006 was a busy year as he completed another 3 short films, 2 docu-dramas and the trailer for a feature film. His commercial as spokesman for the Canadian Association of Optometrists is in high rotation across Canada. He has studied On-Camera Scene Study at Professional Actors Lab with David Rotenberg whose roster of students includes Rachel McAdams and Scott Speedman. In 2007, he studied at the Australian Institute of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles with Paul J. Parker. Michael comes from a rich theatre background in Newfoundland. more ... |