Michael discovered his passion for acting somewhat later in life, but he has jumped in with both feet, regularly participating in local acting workshops for several year. He has taken on featured roles in numerous independent short film productions, with one of them receiving acclaim as an award winner at a local film festival.

When not performing, Michael is a senior partner in a local Kansas City law firm, proudly protecting the rights of individuals injured in work accidents. Michael loves to play his guitar with friends, ride horses with his wife, Kathryn, and spend as much time on the golf course (or any place else, for that matter) as he can with his three, very busy, grown sons.