John D. Michaels
My main goal as a reader is to help you find truthful moments and tell compelling stories, whether that means just giving you the best read I can while you do your thing, or, when asked, offering notes, re-directs or a bit of script analysis.
If my beacon isn't on, feel free to reach out at j.d.c.michaels@gmail.com, or via IG (link below).
About me:
I'm a working actor, voice actor, writer and director, splitting my time between Seoul, South Korea, China, and LA, CA. Currently in Seoul.
My latest feature, "The Iron Door," is out now on Amazon Prime, Fandango, and VOD.
Check out my IMDb for a full list of credits, but most recent include third-billing in the independent feature "Still Hope," which played in theaters in February, a costar in season 2 of the Netflix series "Bloodhounds," a principal role in the feature "Good News," also on Netflix, and a recurring costar in the Disney+ series "The Tyrant."
Some earlier hightlights include a recurring guest star in season one of "Squid Game," playing Daniel Henney's boss in "Confidential Assignment 2: International," and a lead in the beautifully filmed "Sigma_001," streaming on the Dust channel, (embedded below).
I'm currently training with Rob Brownstein in LA, recently trained with James Monarski through Baron Brown Studio, and studied improv at The Groundlings. I'm also a director of theater and short films, and, when in Seoul, I lead a weekly scene study workshop.
Thanks and be great!
Hi there!
After working as an actor and voice actor in South Korea for over a decade, doing recurring and principal roles in internationally acclaimed movies and TV shows, like "Squid Game," "Narco-Saints," and "Confidential Assignment 2: International," I began making inroads back into the US industry three years ago and have worked on several projects, including a strong supporting in the dramatic feature, "Still Hope," which release nationwide in theaters in February, 2026, and a supporting in the upcoming horror feature, "The Iron Door," also set to release in 2026.
I now split my time between Seoul and LA. Can also work local in NYC and the SF Bay Area.
I'm currently training with Rob Brownstein in LA, and recently trained with James Monarski through Baron Brown Studio and studied improv at The Groundlings.
I'm also a director of theater and short films, and, when in Seoul, I lead a weekly scene study workshop.
Be great!
