Michael Welch

Michael Welch Wiki

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Birth Date: July 25, 1987
Occupation: Actor

Michael Welch Biography

Michael Welch is best known for his role as the popular Mike Newton in The Twilight Saga Film Series (2008-2011) and Luke Giradi in the beloved TV series Joan of Arcadia (2003-2005).Welch has portrayed intense roles as the leading man in such Independent films as Born Bad, Unrequited, Lost Dream and the much anticipated movie, The Boys of Abu Ghraib.Welch can be seen in award-winning festival favorites such as Archie's Final Project, 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 several 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.Welch won best actor at the 2011 First Glance Film Festival in Hollywood for his portrayal of a troubled young man in Unrequited. 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.In spite of his busy schedule, it is essential to Michael to give back. Welch received the Pioneering Spirit Award from The Thirst Project, in 2011, for his outstanding efforts. Michael's $5.00 Buck Club raised $20,000 to help drill wells for clean drinking water in Swaziland. 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's first film of 2012, Black Forest: Hansel and Gretel and the 420 Witch, demonstrates his great comedic timing as Hansel. Mike then went on to film the sarcastic, wise-guy, Howard, in the horror film, The Demented. He will star in the movie, Grace Unplugged that begins filming mid- August, in Alabama.Welch is represented by Curtis Talent Management and Innovative Artists.

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