Seth Michaels, a talented individual with a passion for filmmaking, has had a remarkable year in 2021 and is looking forward to an even more exciting 2022 with his production company Benacus Entertainment. The company's first project in 2022 is "Southern Gothic", a film written and directed by Academy Award winner Tom Schulman, and "The Stenographer", starring Emile Hirsch.
Seth has studied with renowned acting teachers and experts, including Eric Morris, Jocelyn Jones, David Proval, and Risa Bramon Garcia. He has also honed his skills with Stephanie Feury, daughter of legendary acting teachers Peggy Feury and William Trayler.
Seth's television credits include Doom Patrol, American Soul, a recurring role on CSI, and co-starring on Nip/Tuck. He has also performed in Romeo and Juliet at Casa di Giulietta every summer in Verona, Italy.
Awards and nominations have been a significant part of Seth's career, including winning Best Actor at the California Women's Film Festival for his role in "Free Dead or Alive" and being nominated for Best Actor at the Method Film Festival for his role in "The Martyr". He has also won the CINE Award of Excellence for "The Martyr".
Seth's versatility as an actor has allowed him to play a wide range of roles, including Israeli, Mexican, Brazilian, American, Argentinean, Italian, Middle Eastern, French, Egyptian, and more, due to his ethnically ambiguous appearance. He has also appeared in over 100 commercials for top brands like Nike, Adidas, AT&T, Verizon, Honda, Chevrolet, Budweiser, Modelo, IHOP, Wendy's, and many more.
Born in Orange County, California, Seth excelled at soccer and went on to play professionally for Pumas UNAM in Mexico City. He is a passionate traveler, having visited 37 countries and counting, and is fluent in four languages: English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
A vegan for 20 years, Seth donates part of his earnings to charities like Hope For Paws and the ASPCA. He is also involved with Harvest Home in Venice Beach, a shelter for single mothers, and has volunteered for P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) in Hollywood, CA, helping youth at risk.
Seth's ultimate goal is to use his platform to make a positive impact through his work as a filmmaker and as a human being, giving back to those in need and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. He hopes to collaborate with pioneers like Christopher Nolan, Alejandro Iñarritu, and Steven Spielberg, as well as actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Daniel Day Lewis.