Michael Robert Brandon

• Birth name:

  Michael Gerard Groves

• Date of Birth:

  11 August 1959 Highland Park, Michigan, USA

• Height:

  6' (1.83 m)

Born to parents Gerard Vincent Groves and Mary Roseanne Brown in August of 1959, Michael is the eldest of 11 children. Raised in the Midwest, he grew up in Northville, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit) where he remained until moving to New York City in 1986. After graduating from Northville High School, Michael attended Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan where he earned an A.A. in theatre and voice.His interest in acting began at the ripe old age of 9 when he appeared in the local community Playhouse&... more

Born to parents Gerard Vincent Groves and Mary Roseanne Brown in August of 1959, Michael is the eldest of 11 children. Raised in the Midwest, he grew up in Northville, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit) where he remained until moving to New York City in 1986. After graduating from Northville High School, Michael attended Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan where he earned an A.A. in theatre and voice.His interest in acting began at the ripe old age of 9 when he appeared in the local community Playhouse's production of "The Hobbit" and continued throughout High School. As a member of "The Performing Arts Guild", Michael played such roles as "Renfield" in "Dracula" and "The Padre" in "Man of La Mancha". Although exceptionally talented at the piano, Michael chose to focus his attention on acting and singing by setting his ambitions on Broadway. This led him to NYU where he studied Theatre and Music graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1993. Having a very unique and specific look made booking theatrical work in New York difficult but that same look quickly led him to print and modeling opportunities. This led to an interest in TV and Film. After landing a few bit parts on TV and some extra roles in Feature Films, Michael caught the film bug and headed to Hollywood where he now resides.