Michael Vlamis
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Michael Vlamis | |
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| Born | March 27, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Chapman University (BS) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Partner | Aurora Perrineau |
Michael Vlamis (born March 27, 1990) is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his role as Michael Guerin in Roswell, New Mexico. Vlamis made his feature directorial debut with his psychological thriller, Crossword.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Vlamis was born on March 27, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois. He is of Greek, Serbian and Lebanese ancestry. Vlamis moved to California to attend Chapman University, where he starred as a third baseman on the varsity baseball team. Off the diamond, "V-Man" earned a Bachelor of Science degree in entrepreneurship.[2]
Career[edit]
Vlamis began his career in marketing for Modify Watches. He made his television debut in an episode of New Girl and began acting in short films. He appeared in MemE! True Hollywood Story, a short film he wrote that won the 2017 Snapchat Shorts contest, a competition for short films under 120 seconds in length.[3][4] After quitting the marketing world in 2017 to drive for Uber and focus on writing, Vlamis booked the lead role of Michael Guerin in the CW's Roswell, New Mexico. In 2019, Vlamis co-wrote a biopic about the life of late rapper Mac Miller, titled Blue Side Park. The screenplay was later added to the 2019 Black List, a survey of "most-liked" unproduced film scripts.[5][6][7] Vlamis appeared alongside Chloe Bennet in the 2020 film, 5 Years Apart, which was his first produced feature film.[8] In 2022, he made his feature directorial debut with Crossword, a psychological thriller he also wrote, produced, and acted in. Kenan Thompson's company, Artists For Artists, acquired the film to handle sales.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Vlamis resides in West Hollywood, California.[9][10]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Spiral | Ryan | |
| 2020 | 5 Years Apart | Sammy | |
| 2021 | The Resort | Sam | |
| 2021 | Pools | Michael | Pre-production |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Two Close | Trevor Matthews | Television film |
| 2013 | New Girl | Hipster Jerkwad | Episode: "Tinfinity" |
| 2013 | Heartbreak High, USA | Student/Cool Guy | Miniseries; 1 episode |
| 2015 | Narratives | 1 episode | |
| 2016 | Us Too | Rex | |
| 2017 | VlamCarter | Michael / Tommy Salami / Mike | Miniseries; also writer |
| 2018 | Every Other Weekend | TV series; 1 episode | |
| 2019–2022 | Roswell, New Mexico | Michael Guerin | Main role |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Michael Vlamis Sets Thriller 'Crossword' As First Feature, Will Star Alongside Aurora Perrineau, Harvey Guillén & More; Kenan Thompson's Artists For Artists Handling Financing, Sales".
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Roswell, New Mexico's Michael Vlamis". Talk Nerdy With Us. 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ Rao, Saniya (2019-03-31). "Interview: CW's Michael Vlamis on his character, upcoming film and being a "hopeless romantic"". Saniya Rao. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (2016-12-15). "Snapchat, Tribeca Film Festival Team on Contest for 120-Second Movies". Variety. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ "Mac Miller Biopic Is One of Hollywood's Most In-Demand Movie Scripts". HYPEBEAST. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ "Mac Miller biopic Blue Slide Park lands on Hollywood's 2019 Black List". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ "Interview: 'Roswell, New Mexico' actor Michael Vlamis". EUPH. 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ "Michael Vlamis' New Film '5 Years Apart' to Premiere at LA Indie Film Fest". Nerds and Beyond. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ Kim, Jae-Ha (23 April 2019). "Go Away With ... Michael Vlamis". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ "HISTORY". Michael Vlamis. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
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