Actor

Michael
Rishawn

Michael Rishawn is an award-winning, classically trained actor whose work spans Broadway, television, film, voiceover, and performance capture. He is the recipient of a Lucille Lortel Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and Drama Desk recognition, celebrated for bringing emotional truth and commanding presence to every role. Stage highlights include originating roles in Table 17 (MCC Theater), Handjob (Echo Theater Company), and Broadway’s Ain’t No Mo’, produced by Lee Daniels. On screen, he has appeared in FBI: Most Wanted, BUNK’D, And Just Like That…, Raising Dion, Survival of the Thickest, and Crutch, alongside indie gems like The Send Off. His versatility extends to audiobook narration for Audible, performance capture in the WWE 2K22 franchise, and commercial campaigns for nationally recognized American brands. He holds an M.F.A. from UC San Diego and has also performed at Carnegie Hall.

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