Michael is an American actor, writer, and director born in California. He has worked as a technical advisor on films such as The Punisher, Transporter 2, and Red Eye. He has had roles in the television pilot for Aquaman and the film Jo Bole So Nihaal in Bollywood, and parts in the film My Sexiest Year and the straight-to-DVD Bachelor Party 2 - The Last Temptation.

Once lived next door to famous "southern soulster" "T-Pain" in Miami, Florida.Played Bass in a band called "Violent World" who competed against the Deftones & Papa Roach at a "Battle of the Bands" in Stockton, California 1991.Loves to ski.His SAG performer's name "Major" came from his 6th great grandfather's first name. Although it may sound like a rank, it is not. His 6th great grandfather, Major Russell was a "Military Captain" who served under command of Maj. General Andrew Jackson in War of 1812 and his pistol is on display at the Alamo.