In 1991, if you would have told Seth Michaels that he would be something other than a professional soccer player, he would have smirked. Born in Orange County California, Seth spent the better part of his youth honing his soccer skills in Orange County's soccer fields. Things really began to progress when, during his sophomore year in college, Seth was drafted by one of Mexico's most prestigious soccer teams, Pumas of UNAM. Buoyed by his chance to live-out his ultimate dream, Seth moved to Mexico City where he played soccer professionally. While never surrendering his passion for soccer, Seth realized that being a professional soccer player was not the fulfillment he wanted. Ambition in pursuit of a new dream caused Seth to move to Los Angeles to become an actor in 1998. Maybe his motivation to act derived from the fact his life was wide open; or maybe it was the fact he is the eldest of 3 children, all of whom display artistic talents. Whatever the motivation, Seth had it, and plenty of it. If you ask him, though, he will tell you that Denzel Washington's Oscar winning performance in Glory was the real culprit. Seth wanted to do what Denzel did: Reach his audience so deeply, that they felt his core. He studied acting under top acting coaches like Stephanie Feury and world renown Eric Morris. Success came early in the form of a Nike television campaign, small parts in movies, and key appearances. Early success served to drive Seth to increase his motivation, which ultimately allowed his talents to shine through when his leading performance in The Martyr earned Seth a nomination for Best Actor at the Method Film Festival, the only festival that solely rewards actors. Nowadays Seth is a professional; a professional actor whose talents are seen on the small and silver screen. But his beloved soccer is never too far behind. He still finds time to play weekly for Los Angeles based soccer club Hollywood United, a team composed of celebrities. Now, however, soccer is merely a hobby. Has acquired European Union status in 2009.