Born Michael William Thomson

 

Michael's best known for his role as 'Derek' in the Horror feature film Daddy's Little Girl. He has appeared in various other Australian and International film and Television productions. While living in London Michael worked on large sets such as Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince, Dorian Grey, Last Chance Harvey & The Duchess. With the greatest experience being on set with Dustin Hoffman in Last Chance Harvey and locally on the Australian feature film Mental with Toni Collette, Anthony LaPaglia & Rebecca Gibney and Television's Love Child with Jessica Marais, Jonathan LaPaglia & Mandy McElhinney  

 

Michael grew up in Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia, in Central Queensland and worked for Queensland Rail before moving to Brisbane, Queensland. Whilst in Brisbane he studied and graduated from the Actors Workshop and shortly after made the move to Sydney, Australia. Before his passion for acting Michael enjoyed playing Rugby League, Rugby Union during the Winter & Cricket & Golf in the Summer months. Now more a spectator than a participant.