Michael is a native of Cajun Country in South Louisiana. He is a film, stage, and television actor. In addition to his acting career, Michael earned the PhD in Civil Engineering and the JD in Law.His acting pursuits include film and television, commercials, infomercials, theater and print. Michael won Best Lead Actor in a Drama at the 2014 Louisiana Independent Filmmakers Awards for his role as a homeless man dubbed Scarecrow in HOME, directed by Caroline O'Brien and written by Academy Award winner Mark Monroe.