Michael Finn: Actor, Director, Filmmaker, and all around GOOD-Guy

Michael (a.k.a. Finn) is a versatile film and stage actor, known to bring endless energy, unique ideas, and a high level of professionalism to any set. He constantly works to hone his craft, looking forward to the challenges and projects ahead of him.

Born and raised in Toms River, NJ, Michael began his foray into the arts by becoming a drummer, but it wasn't until high school that he discovered his love for acting.  He pursued his passion, obtaining a B.F.A. in acting from Montclair State University. After graduation, Michael took on his first duties as a director, staging a production of “The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket” for the Players Theatre at his alma mater, and went to on to direct a show in each of the following three seasons, consisting of “Cosi”, “Macbeth”, and “The Tempest”. It was also during this time that Michael also obtained his SAG membership for his work on M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Village.” 

Eventually, Michael continued to follow his passion to New York City, which he called home for many years. While there, he worked tirelessly in the independent film and theatre scene, landing roles in countless short films and stage plays. Among his favorite were Iago in “Othello” and Arthur Chase in the world premiere of “The Black Book.”

Michael is now located in Atlanta, where he is constantly working to push his career to the next level. He has found a home not only in front of the camera and on stage, but behind the camera as well; directing, writing, shooting, and editing over 30 short films. Since coming to Atlanta, he has landed several TV roles, Including “Ironheart”, “Black Lightning”, “Tales”, “Powers” and “The Bobby Brown Story”, as well as independent films such as “Great White Throne Judgement”, “The Cardinal Rule”, and “Life Without Hope”. He has also been cast in three pilots, a Geico commercial, as well as the national tour of “Set It Off”, where he played Detective Strode, getting to work alongside Da Brat, Kyla Pratt, Letoya Luckett, and Demetria McKinney. 

When not acting or directing, Michael has spent time as an instructor and a private acting coach, and was a founding member of Nova House - a communal hub for actors, artists, and filmmakers. Michael is also an avid photographer and certified drone pilot. 

Currently spearheading his own projects as well as being a producer and director, Michael is constantly challenging himself by studying film, experimenting with new shots, reading new scripts, or writing his own. Michael is at home both in front of the camera and on stage, and loves to bring a positive energy to the set that is both undying and contagious. Full of drive, ambition, and humor (with a touch of sarcasm), he loves to push limits, erase boundaries, create amazing art, and help people reach new heights. He embraces any chance to work with people who do the same.

And he really is a good guy.