Michael Whaley, a California native with over two and a half decades of experience in the television and film industry, has established himself as a multifaceted professional, excelling as an actor, director, writer, and producer. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made appearances in numerous television series and films, including NBC's Profiler and BET's LA Friday, as well as recurring roles on CSI Miami, playing Detective Paul Armstrong, and CBS' Early Edition, as Dr. Paul Bernstein.
Notably, Michael has had recurring roles on NBC's hit series Sisters, playing Dr. Wes Hayes for two years, and has guest-starred on numerous prime-time television shows, such as House, NCIS, The Mentalist, The Event, Frasier, The Philanthropist, JAG, ER, Any Day Now, LA Law, Party of Five, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, I'll Fly Away, A Different World, Living Single, and Beverly Hills 90210.
In addition to his television work, Michael has appeared in several feature films, including A Class Act, The Nation, Fair Game, Retiring Tatiana, and Separate Lives. He has also starred in several television movies, including The Poseidon Adventure, Boy Meets Girl, Running Against Time, and Twice Upon a Time.
Michael began his producing and directing career with the hit comedy Glasshouse, which opened at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles and received an Image Award nomination for Best Theatre Production from the NAACP in 1991. He later became a partner of Noir Film, a music video production company, which produced music videos for artists such as Tupac Shakur, Black Pearl, KRS 1, Four Non Blondes, and Technotronics.
In 2001, Michael began production on his first independent feature film Fair Game, which he wrote, produced, and directed. The film received several awards on the film festival circuit before its release in 2006. His subsequent feature films, Peaches and Applause for Miss E, were released for home video and premiered on TV One and BET, respectively.
Michael Whaley's impressive body of work showcases his versatility as a performer and his dedication to his craft, earning him a reputation as a talented and accomplished professional in the entertainment industry.
