Michael J. Sielaff
Born: 1985-10-12 in Fridley, Minnesota, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Michael is a Los Angeles based actor and teacher originally from Fridley, Minnesota. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where he majored in Religious Studies (and almost went to Seminary) and minored in Theater. Impactful life events include studying a semester in India, being an Actor-Educator with CLIMB Theatre, founding the improv/storytelling/artivism community Rogue, producing/directing/performing in a 5-city tour with the sketch comedy troupe Laughtivism LA, snorkeling, expressing himself through poetry, being a storytelling coach for the formerly homeless, managing a sports card shop, reconnecting in-person with his Minnesota family and friends at least twice a year, coaching in the Comedy Sportz High School League, visiting Thailand, hosting 50+ episodes of the web series Fridley Fridays, performing duo improv, and going on a U.S. tour with the play Insidious: The Further You Fear. Additionally, Sielaff is passionate about teaching, performing, and creating more spaces for socially conscious art, character-building improv, and first-person storytelling. He also discovered that commas are a great way to make a bio only five sentences long.
Filmography
2025
- Code 3 as Johnny
- V/H/S/Halloween as Fun Size (segment "Fun Size")
2024
- V/H/S/Beyond as Pale Face & Babysitter (segment "Stork")
- Poppa's House as Mr. Coleman
2022
- How I Met Your Father as Bored Officiant
- S.Q.A.G. (Short Quiet Asian Girl) as Mr. Garfield
2020
- Perry Mason as Flint
- Wet Willy as Science Teacher
2019
- The Backslide as Ray
2018
- The Rookie as Bryce
- Barry as Detective Hale
- House of Darkness: New Blood as Dog Hair
2017
- The Orville as Palovis
2015
- The Grinder as Dancer #1
- Salem Rogers as Security Guard
2014
- Marry Me as Security Guard
- Disaster L.A.: The Last Zombie Apocalypse Begins Here as Reggie
2013
- The Hypnotist as The Figure
- Noobz as Employee Chris
2012
- The Mindy Project as Pastor Gene
2011
- New Girl as Dancer #1
- Workaholics as Rental Guy
- Body of Proof as Larry
2007
- Chuck as Younger Technician