Actor
Michael J. Sielaff
October 12, 1985 · Fridley, Minnesota, USA
Michael is a Los Angeles based actor and teacher originally from Fridley, Minnesota. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where he majored in Religious Studies (and almost went to Seminary) and minored in Theater.
Impactful life events include studying a semester in India, being an Actor-Educator with CLIMB Theatre, founding the improv/storytelling/artivism community Rogue, producing/directing/performing in a 5-city tour with the sketch comedy troupe Laughtivism LA, snorkeling, expressing himself through poetry, being a storytelling coach for the formerly homeless, managing a sports card shop, reconnecting in-person with his Minnesota family and friends at least twice a year, coaching in the Comedy Sportz High School League, visiting Thailand, hosting 50+ episodes of the web series Fridley Fridays, performing duo improv, and going on a U.S. tour with the play Insidious: The Further You Fear.
Notable work
8.5The Rookie (2018)
as Bryce
7.4New Girl (2011)
as Dancer #1
7.6The Orville (2017)
as Palovis and as Long Necked Officer
7.7Chuck (2007)
as Younger Technician
7.9Barry (2018)
as Detective Hale
7.2Perry Mason (2020)
as Flint
6.6V/H/S/Beyond (2024)
as Pale Face & Babysitter (segment "Stork")
7.4Workaholics (2011)
as Rental Guy
7.1Code 3 (2025)
as Johnny
Often works with
Full filmography · 25
Poppa's House
as Mr. Coleman
20245.5
How I Met Your Father
as Bored Officiant
20226.4
Perry Mason
as Flint
20207.2
The Rookie
as Bryce
20188.5
Barry
as Detective Hale
20187.9
The Orville
as Palovis and as Long Necked Officer
20177.6
The Grinder
as Dancer #1
20156.7
Marry Me
as Security Guard
20145.9
Maron
as Nerd #2
20137
The Mindy Project
as Pastor Gene
20126.3
New Girl
as Dancer #1
20117.4
Workaholics
as Rental Guy
20117.4