Dean Michaels is an American actor and musician based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Most recently, he appeared as a lead in the film, FAIR RAIN (Amazon, Apple TV), and has been featured on multiple streaming projects such as We Own This City (HBO), Dopesick (HULU), and Rustin (Netflix).

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Dean has studied Communications, Public Relations, Criminal Justice, and Intellectual Property Law with a focus on the entertainment industry. While pursuing these degrees, he continued to develop his acting craft, seeking coaching with industry-veterans for cold-reading, improv, script analysis, auditioning, and on-camera technique. Dean also soaked up the basics of film production behind the camera in the sound department and as  an on-set tactical consultant.

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Dean is uniquely-positioned to lend a sense of authenticity to any procedural set, having spent over 20 years serving the public in law enforcement, security and executive protection while honing valuable skills in emergency vehicle operation, firearms handling and safety, and martial arts. As a professional musician, he maintains a high level of proficiency in guitar, bass guitar, drums, and audio engineering.