Michelle Johnston

Birthday: 1964-10-04
Birthplace: California, USA
Gender: Female
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
2021-09-12 The Desperate Hour Heather (voice)
2020-07-10 Palm Springs Nosy Neighbor
2015-03-24 Southpaw Mrs. Doyle
2002-12-10 Chicago Female Dancer
2000-08-11 The Replacements Fumiko's Girl
1998-02-01 Sweet Jane Alice
1995-12-22 Grumpier Old Men Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
1995-09-22 Showgirls Gay
1992-01-17 A Gnome Named Gnorm Stripper
1991-10-04 Shout Loretta
1991-01-01 California Casanova Laura
1990-04-05 Dick Tracy Dancer
1990-03-30 Opportunity Knocks Club Singer
1990-03-29 Faith Audition Choreographer
1988-02-01 The In Crowd Key Dancer
1985-12-10 A Chorus Line Beatrice Ann 'Bebe' Benson
1983-07-11 Staying Alive Dancer
1982-02-11 One from the Heart Dancer (uncredited)