Michelle Johnston

Michelle Johnston

59 · Born: Oct 4, 1964

Personal Details

Born Oct 4, 1964 California, USA

Biography

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.

Career

2021
The Desperate Hour
The Desperate Hour as Heather
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1998
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane as Alice
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1995
Grumpier Old Men
Grumpier Old Men as Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
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1991
California Casanova
California Casanova as Laura
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1990
Faith
Faith as Audition Choreographer
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A Gnome Named Gnorm
A Gnome Named Gnorm as Stripper
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1985
A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line as Beatrice Ann 'Bebe' Benson
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2021
A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
A Cinderella Story: Starstruck as Director, Writer
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2019
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish as Director, Writer
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2018
Blurt
Blurt as Director
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2016
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits