Actor / Director Profile

Michael Welch has worked in every aspect of the entertainment business including film, television, voice-over, and stage. Michael is the recipient of two Young Artist Awards. First for his performance in Star Trek - Insurrection at the age of 10, and the second for his work as Luke Girardi on the hit television series Joan of Arcadia, which ran for two seasons on CBS. Welch won best actor at the 2011 First Glance Film Festival in Hollywood for his portrayal of a troubled young man in Unrequited.Michael completed filming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn recently, the fourth in the series of best-selling novels by Stephenie Meyer. He has enjoyed wide exposure for his role as the popular Mike Newton in the Twilight series and much acclaim from within the industry and his many fans.Recently, Michael was cast in the much anticipated movie, The Boys of Abu Ghraib, filming in New Mexico, July 2011. In the last few years, Welch has demonstrated his intense depth and commitment to his craft by assuming challenging roles as the leading man. Independent films such as Born Bad, Unrequited and Lost Dream are just some examples. Welch can be seen in award-winning festival favorites such as My Suicide, An American Crime, United States of Leland, American Son, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and The Cover-up.Welch is familiar to television audiences for his many starring roles on Emmy Award-winning shows, most recently Criminal Minds and Bones. During the past few years he appeared on CSI, an arch on The Riches, CSI: Miami, Numb3rs, Law & Order: SVU, Crossing Jordan, NCIS, Cold Case, and Without a Trace. His earlier years included performances on Stargate SG-1, Judging Amy, The District, Touched by an Angel, Malcolm in the Middle, The X-Files, The Pretender, 7th Heaven, Chicago Hope, and Frasier.In spite of his busy schedule, it is essential to Michael to give back. He received the 2005 Star Innovative Award for environmental causes and has been active with the charity Kids With a Cause since 1999. During 2010, Welch was invited to Germany by the USO working with both wounded soldiers and over 600 military youth. Welch was Co-Chair for 4th annual Walk on The Horizon, an event to raise awareness and resources for adults with disabilities. Welch received the Pioneering Spirit Award from The Thirst Project for his outstanding efforts. Michael's $5 Buck Club raised $20,000 to help drill wells for clean drinking water in Swaziland. Welch will be supporting Twilight Mothers of Georgia, Saturday, August 13, 2011, for the Ronald McDonald Charity Gala.Welch is represented by Curtis Talent Management and Innovative Artists.