About

Known credits:
34
Birthday:
1964-10-04
Place of birth:
California, USA
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Michelle Johnston

Overview

Michelle Johnston, a highly sought-after director, choreographer, and movement coach, has over 20 years of experience in the business. In front of the camera or behind it, Michelle always brings her experience and expertise to the table. Michelle’s latest directorial work is the Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie, “Blurt”, starring Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa. She also recently directed and produced the 2016 film, “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits” for Freeform and Disney Channel. Her work as a choreographer can be seen on television in such shows as “Castle”, “Mistresses”, “Parks & Recreation”, “American Dreams”, and “Mad Men”, and in films like “A Cinderella Story”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, and “Gangster Squad”. Michelle has also worked with such stars as Jane Krakowski, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore, and John Travolta to name a few.

Michelle served as choreographer on Madonna’s “Who’s That Girl” World Tour and segments of the “Girlie Show” World Tour which took her career to a whole new level. She has worked with artists like Alicia Keys, Ritchie Sambora, Lil’ Kim, Hillary Duff, and Kelly Rowland. Michelle has also been in demand in the Broadway scene, working with Oscar nominated actress, Lesley Ann Warren in “Dream” as well as touring with the Tony Award winning show, “Fosse” in one of the lead roles. Michelle continues to find new and exciting venues in which to develop and showcase her broad scope of talent.

Known for

Acting

2021 The Desperate Hour Actor Heather (voice) 59
Average
2020 Palm Springs Actor Nosy Neighbor 71
Good
2015 Southpaw Actor Mrs. Doyle 72
Good
2002 Chicago Actor Female Dancer 69
Fair
2000 The Replacements Actor Fumiko's Girl 63
Fair
1998 Sweet Jane Actor Alice 59
Average
1995 Grumpier Old Men Actor Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl 61
Fair
1995 Showgirls Actor Gay 56
Average
1992 A Gnome Named Gnorm Actor Stripper 58
Average
1991 Shout Actor Loretta 58
Average
1991 California Casanova Actor Laura N/A
N/A
1990 Dick Tracy Actor Dancer 60
Fair
1990 Opportunity Knocks Actor Club Singer 58
Average
1990 Faith Actor Audition Choreographer 58
Average
1988 The In Crowd Actor Key Dancer 58
Average
1985 A Chorus Line Actor Beatrice Ann 'Bebe' Benson 59
Average
1983 Staying Alive Actor Dancer 58
Average
1982 One from the Heart Actor Dancer (uncredited) 58
Average

Directing

2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck Directing Director 61
Fair
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Directing Director 61
Fair
2018 Blurt! Directing Director 60
Fair
2016 A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits Directing Director 67
Fair

Writing

2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck Writing Writer 61
Fair
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Writing Writer 61
Fair

Production

2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Production Producer 61
Fair
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Production Executive Producer 62
Fair

Crew

2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Crew Choreographer 61
Fair
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Crew Choreographer 62
Fair
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Crew Choreographer 59
Average
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Crew Choreographer 75
Good
2008 Another Cinderella Story Crew Choreographer 65
Fair
2006 The Break-Up Crew Choreographer 58
Average
1998 The Odd Couple II Crew Choreographer 59
Average
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under Crew Choreographer 59
Average