Michael Emerson is an American film and television actor who is best known for his roles playing William Hinks on the series “The Practice,” Benjamin Linus on the series “Lost,” Cayden James on series “Arrow,” Harold Finch on series “Person of Interest,” and Zep in the film “Saw.” Emerson was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and he went on to... read full bio
Michael Eric Dyson is considered one of the nations most inspiring African Americans. He is an author, radio host, and a professor of Sociology at Georgetown University. Michael Eric Dyson has authored and edited 18 books that deal with many influential African Americans in history including, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Tupac Shakur and Marvin Gaye. He focuses most... read full bio
Michael Feinstein is an five-time Grammy-nominated contemporary pop vocal stylist, a dynamic performer and a music scholar. Inspired by George and Ira Gershwin and their timeless songs, this celebrated singer, accomplished pianist and composer has evolved his appreciation and admiration for the greatest composers and songwriters into a successful career. Feinstein is a music revivalist, and an interpreter of, and... read full bio
Michael Fertik is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Reputation.com in addition to being the Managing Director and Founder of Heroic Ventures. Among other companies, he founded and served as CEO of b4.ai, WaveShift, and Sightglass Vision. One of the top venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, Heroic Ventures focuses nearly entirely on first-money and formation investments. The... read full bio
Michael Fishman is an American actor, writer, producer and director who is best known for playing D.J. Conner on the television series “Roseanne” as well as it’s spin-off “The Conners”. Fishman was born in Los Angeles, California, and he started his acting career after meeting Roseanne Barr. She fought for Fishman to play D.J. and while growing up on the... read full bio
Michael Franti is an American poet and musician who is also a vocal supporter of a wide variety of causes relating to the promotion of peace and social justice. Franti began his career as a poet while he was a student at the University of San Francisco. Soon after that, Franti went out and bought himself a bass, and he... read full bio
Michael George, Somatic Psychologist, Master of Arts, and Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coach, is continuing to revolutionize the health, fitness, and wellness industry with his motivating "soul-based" approach, cutting-edge innovative training methodologies, and his "psychologically balanced" lifestyle transformation approach. Michael is a motivational speaker known for his intense zeal as well as the author of the book "Body Express Makeover: Trim... read full bio
Michael Giacchino is an American composer of numerous films, television series, and video games that you have more than likely watched or played over the years. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYC and upon graduating, started working for Disney while studying music composition at Juilliard and UCLA. From there, Giacchino was writing music for video games... read full bio
Michael Grasso began studying the world of magic at the young age of 9. He fell in love instantly with the craft. Michael Grasso was able to infuse both his love for magic and music. His show has a unique infusion of magic with live music that captures his audiences around the world. Michael began refining his craft in New... read full bio
At the age of 5, Michael Grimm began to study music with his grandmother. Michael Grimm began writing music and playing guitar more frequently in his early teens. He began playing regular gigs with other musicians. Artists Etta James and Otis Redding heavily influenced Michael on his transition to Southern Soul. The Mississippi native moved from the swamps to the... read full bio
Michael Higginbotham is a Professor of Law, author, political consultant, and advocate for equality, equity and racial justice. As an expert on issues and topics which include civil rights, human rights, and constitutional law, Higginbotham has written numerous articles and books on these issues and has also gone on to teach. Some of his most popular books include ‘Race Law:... read full bio
As was the case with many Americans, Michael Hingson's life changed dramatically on September 11th. He and his Guide Dog Roselle were the lucky ones, however, in that they escaped the World Trade Center attack. As a WTC survivor and as a Guide Dog user, Michael was thrust into the international limelight. Michael and Roselle have appeared on Larry King... read full bio
Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are two of the most sought-after keynote speakers and interview subjects on business and executive matters because they founded the renowned Barefoot Wine company. They frequently give interviews and quotes to national and professional journals including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, AMEX Open Forum, and Costco Connection. The two regularly appear on radio, podcasts, and... read full bio
Ring name Ethan Carter III (EC3) is a more common way for American professional wrestler and promoter Michael Hutter to be recognized. EC3 is one of Control Your Narrative's founders. He's got gigs on the independent circuit as well. His time spent working for Impact Wrestling and WWE, when he competed as Derrick Bateman and later as EC3, are what... read full bio
Full Focus's creator and chairman is Michael Hyatt. Over the years, he has scaled several businesses, including a $250 million publishing company with over 700 workers and his own leadership development business, which has grown by more than 60% annually for the last four years. Under his direction, Full Focus has been listed as one of the fastest-growing companies in... read full bio
Michael Irwin Jordan is an American scientist who is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley and is a researcher for topics which include machine learning, statistics and AI. Jordan has previously earned his BS magnua cum laude in psychology from Louisiana State Universiy and went on to earn his MS in Mathematics from Arizona State University before going... read full bio
Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who’s starred in several films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a published author and commentator, and regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of humorous jokes and observations. He’s currently starring on “The Gaffigan Show,” which recently debuted on TV Land. This summer, he’ll reprise one of his... read full bio
Michael Imperioli is most well-known for playing Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, for which he received the 2004 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, he played Detective Nick Falco in the Law & Order TV drama series. In the US version of Life on Mars, Imperioli played Detective Ray Carling for the 2008–2009 television season. Up until... read full bio
The Canadian actor, Michael Ironside, has also worked as a film director, voice actor, producer, and screenwriter. Michael Ironside has written for various Canadian and American movie and television series. Ironside is most famously known for his the role of villains or the bad guy. Michael Ironside was born as Fredrick Reginald Ironside in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the Ontario... read full bio
Michael J. Jackson (more known as Mike Jackson) is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board at AutoNation. Jackson grew the business as Americas largest automotive retailer. Jackson ensures that AutoNation stays a customer-focused, transparent, and contemporary business model. Before working with AutoNation, Jackson was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Mercedes-Benz USA. Jackson grew his... read full bio
Johnson, the greatest sprinter in the history of the 200 and 400 meter races, rose quickly and spectacularly through the ranks of track and field. He dominated the international arena, becoming a dual event world champion never previously seen, capturing an incredible 19 international gold medals without a single silver or bronze. Johnson set several records as an athlete, becoming the... read full bio
Jazz is an art form that has a history of occasionally spawning pop stars. Think of Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole, and more recently, Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr. Young jazz star Michael Kaeshammer is on a path to enjoy such exalted popular status with the release of his latest CD, Days Like These. Days Like These documents... read full bio
Famous New York Yankees broadcaster, Michael Kay is also the host of the highly rated interview program Centerstage on the YES Network, as well as sports radio talk show The Michael Kay Show. Throughout radio and television, Kay is known for yelling “See-ya!” during his home run calls and mentioning the time of the game during recap, frequently using the... read full bio
Michael John Douglas, better known as Michael Keaton, is an American actor, well known for his early comedic roles in films such as Night Shift, Mr. Mom, Johnny Dangerously, Beetlejuice, and for his dramatic portrayal of Batman in Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns, as well as lead roles in other films including The Paper, Jackie Brown, Jack Frost and... read full bio
Michael Kelly is an American actor best known for his roles in films and television such as, Doug Stamper in the Netflix series “House of Cards”, Jonathan ‘Prophet’ Simms in “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”, Charlie in “The Adjustment Bureau”, Richard in “Chronicle”, and Agent Fuller in “Now You See Me”. Kelly had his debut role in the television series “Lifestories:... read full bio
Michael E. Kinsley is a political pundit and journalist from the United States. He worked primarily in print media as a writer and editor, but he also gained popularity with television viewers as a co-host on Crossfire. Kinsley was born in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from Harvard College, he attended the Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. At Harvard, Kinsley held... read full bio
Michael Kirst was a professor at Stanford University. Michael Kirst received his bachelors degree at Dartmouth College. From Harvard University Kirst received his M.P.A. in Government and Economics and then in 1964, he received his Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government. He then joined the faculty at Stanford University and held several different positions including, Chairm Administration and Policy Analysis,... read full bio
Michael Kors is an American fashion designer who is best known for his self-titled fashion brand which sells accessories, watches, jewelry, footwear, perfumes, and more. Kors was born in Long Island, New York, and he found his love for fashion at a young age and by the time he was five, Kors had redesigned his mother’s wedding dress for her... read full bio
Michael Kosta is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has hosted “The Comment Section” and has also co-hosted Fox Sports “Crowd Goes Wild”. Most recently, Kosta has started working as a correspondent for “The Daily Show”. Kosta graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications. Prior to working in stand-up, Kosta was an assistant... read full bio
Michael Kutcher is an inspiration speaker who is best known for being the twin brother of Ashton Kutcher. Michael was born unexpectedly, and had to fight for survival for the first few weeks of his life. He was shortly after diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and as a teenager, he had to have a heart transplant due to heart failure from... read full bio
Michael Land is an American singer-songwriter based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years, Land has opened for Rob Thomas, has performed the national anthem at NBA games as well as MLB games. Land has also performed for private events, weddings, corporate events, and more. Land also performs the guitar and the piano. Apart from being a performer, Land has... read full bio
Dr. Michael Lerner is a cancer expert, author, and environmental health specialist who has helped thousands of people learn how to live with a life-threatening illness. Lerner has been co-founder of Commonweal as well as the Collaborative on Health and the Environment, which is a partnership for people who are interested in or walking in the interface between the environment... read full bio
In the realm of American football, Michael Lombardi is highly regarded for his wealth of managerial and media analysis expertise. Lombardi has made an imprint on the game with a career spanning numerous jobs and honors. His career in football got off to a fantastic start when he worked as UNLV's recruiting coordinator. Later, he entered the field of scouting, working... read full bio
American stand-up comedian, actor and writer Michael Longfellow is from Phoenix, Arizona. A number of stepparents have been created as a result of both of Longfellow's parents' frequent marriages, which is mentioned in his comedic works. Longfellow began doing stand-up comedy in his first year at Arizona State University, where he received his BA in English literature. After receiving his degree, he... read full bio
Michael Madsen has had a long career of 25 years in the industry, appearing in over 150 films. He is an American actor, photographer, and poet. As the son of an Emmy winning documentary filmmaker, acting was in his blood. Michaels acting career began at the Steppenwolf Theatre Academy in Chicago. At the academy, Michael was an apprentice to American... read full bio
Michael Kenneth Mann is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. For his work, he has received nominations from international organizations and juries, including those at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Cannes and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He has produced the Academy Awards ceremony twice, the 72nd annual Academy Awards and the 77th... read full bio
With his banjo in hand and hailing from Ohio, Michael Marcagi is everything but an amateur when it comes to music. For some time now, he has been performing music in the Cincinnati region with his pals; most notably, he is the front man of a band named The Heavy Hours. And this only serves to highlight Tik Tok's ability... read full bio
Michael Margolis is an American business innovation speaker, TEDx speaker, author, storytelling expert, and an advisor to Silicon Valley. Margolis is the CEO and founder of the strategic messaging firm, Storied, which specializes in stories of innovation and disruption. Apart from his work with Storied, Margolis is also known for being an advisor from Silicon Valley as well as Fortune... read full bio
Michael Martin Murphey has become a prominent musical voice for the Western rancher, horseman, and cowboy. He is an American singer-songwriter that is best known for his Western country music infused with folk and rock. In junior high school, Murphey became interested in music and began performing as an amateur. He got his first professional music performance playing around a... read full bio
Michael McDermott is rightfully considered to be one of the finest songwriters of his generation, with beautiful songs marred with questionable outcomes in life and love, his romantic optimism prevails. His new record, Noise From Words (One Little Indian Records) gladly surrenders to the world of pop culture mania for an introspective retreat to the calm and timely sound... read full bio
Michael James McDonald is an American actor, director, and comedian who is best known for his sketches on the comedy television show MADtv. Michael didnt start out in comedy right away; he first went to the University of Southern California and earned a degree in business. After seeing an improve comedy show at the Groundling Theatre, McDonald quit his job... read full bio
Michael McKean is an American actor best known for his roles in numerous television series and films over the years like his most recent role of Chuck McGill in AMCs Better Call Saul, Leonard in Laverne & Shirley, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and as David St. Hubbins in the film This Is Spinal Tap. McKean got... read full bio
Michael Mignano is a businessman and technology executive who is passionate about creating products that transform the world. Michael co-founded Anchor, the largest podcasting platform in the world, after working as VP of Product at Aviary, where he helped the company's user base grow to over 100M creators before being bought by Adobe for $170M. His work on Anchor turned... read full bio
Taking the lead from his father, “the winningest man in barbecue,” Michael Mixon started his career in barbecue at an early age. He currently runs his own team, Jack’s New South, and works alongside Myron Mixon with the Jack’s Old South barbecue team. He appears in the television series BBQ Rules, as well as BBQ Pitwars. Michael was previously the... read full bio
Michael Moorer is an American former professional boxer who has competed in light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He has been a multiple-time world champion in two weight classes, he has held the WBO light heavyweight title, the WBO heavyweight title, the unified WBA, IBF and lineal heavyweight titles, and the IBF heavyweight title again. He has also been the world’s... read full bio
Michael Moriarty is an American-Canadian actor, musician, and composer. Michael began pursuing his acting career during his studies at Dartmouth College. After earning his degree in theatre, Michael went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art on a scholarship. He has played in numerous roles that have won him various awards. Michael starred in the television movie The... read full bio
A high school dropout turned MacArthur ""genius grant"" recipient, Michael Moschen is an art juggler, spawning scores of imitators and an entire methodology of crystal-ball juggling he likes to call Dynamic Manipulation. With a penchant for discipline, choreography, and catching flying balls -- and using props that include flaming torches, hoops, rods, and a ten-foot plastic triangle enclosure within which... read full bio
Michael Murphy is the Founding Principal and Executive Director of MASS Design Group. An architecture and design specialist, Murphy creates projects based on research of how architecture can project beauty and meaning into life. Murphy has presented keynote speeches at events such as TED Talks. MASS Design Group has won awards such as the American Academy of Arts and Letters... read full bio
Michael Murray is a stand-up comedian who isn’t your normal comic. He is unique, captivating, and deaf. Also known as, “The Deaf Comic” only became hearing impaired at the age of 40. After eight years, he finally received the Cochlear implant. With the implant, Mike Murray was able to pursue the dreams of coming to the comedy stage. His comedic... read full bio
Robert Michael Nesmith (born December 30, 1942) is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the musical group The Monkees and star of the TV series of the same name. Nesmith is notable as a songwriter, including Different Drum" sung by Linda Ronstadt with the Stone Poneys, and as executive producer... read full bio
Michael Noel is an Ecosystem Weaver, Platform Business Model expert, and consultant with a passion for blockchain technology and its applications. Since 2011, Michael has been involved in the development of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Platform Business Models, specifically W3. In 2019, Michael joined the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) where he worked on digital voting systems. Currently, he is a... read full bio
Michael Nutter is an American politician who has previously served as the 98th Mayor of Philadelphia. Nutter was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he earned his B.S. in business from the The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. While earning his degree, Nutter began working as a DJ at a local club where he performed under the name Mix... read full bio
Ambassador Michael Oren has dedicated his life to assisting Israel and the Jewish community worldwide. He is a statesman, historian and lawmaker. He dealt with foreign leaders while serving as a member of the Knesset and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and he spoke out in favor of Israel in the media. He was the driving force behind initiatives to combat... read full bio
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Michael Pena is an American actor and musician best known for his roles in films like Ignacio in “Gone in Sixty Seconds”, Omar in “Million Dollar Baby”, Daniel in “Crash”, Enrique in “Tower Heist”, Mike in “End of Watch”, Paco/Sheik in “American Hustle”, Trini ‘Gordo’ in “Fury”, Luis in Marvel’s Ant-Man films, Rick in “The Martian”, and Red in “A... read full bio
The famed American swimmer Michael Phelps is regarded as one of the greatest Olympians of all time, if not the very best. His distinguished career has been garnished with an astounding total of 28 medals, including an Olympic gold medal record-breaking 23 golds. It's impressive that he won 13 gold medals in the Olympics in individual competitions and an additional... read full bio
Michael Pitt is an American actor, model and musician. As he advanced through the independent film ranks, Michael landed parts in thrillers like Murder by Numbers and Funny Games, as well as tragedies like Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Dreamers, and Last Days. Returning to television, he portrayed Mason Verger in Hannibal and Jimmy Darmody on Boardwalk Empire. In... read full bio
Michael Potts is an American actor who is best known for his roles on stage and in television. He has been in Off-Broadway productions of, ‘The America Play’, ‘Overtime’, ‘Mud, River, Stone’, ‘Joe Fearless (A Fan Dance)’, ‘Brooklyn Bridge’, ‘Richard III’, ‘The Tempest’, and ‘Cabin in the Sky’. He’s also been on Broadway productions of, ‘Lennon’, ‘Grey Gardens’, ‘The Book... read full bio
Michael Pritchard is an activist, television host, keynote speaker, comedian, and more. He has been featured on outlets such as CNN, PBS, People, and Time Magazine. Pritchard uses his humor to speak to children about making good choices, respect others, and handling conflict resolutions. He speaks out to community organizations, corporations, schools, universities, parent groups, and more. Pritchard was also... read full bio
Michael Rady is an American actor best known for his role and film debut as Kostas Dounas in the film “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and it’s sequel. Rady has also been seen in films, “The Guardian”, and “J. Edgar”. Rady is often seen in Hallmark films some of which include, “A Joyous Christmas”, “Christmas at Homestead”, and “Christmas... read full bio
Michael Rapaport is an American actor, director, host, and comedian, best known for his roles as Doug Gardner in the Netflix series “Atypical”, Don Self in “Prison Break”, Dave Gold in “The War at Home”, and Danny Hanson in “Boston Public”. He started his career in stand-up in Los Angeles and from there was seen in an episode of “China... read full bio
Michael Ray is a country artist from Florida. He has been described as vibrant, upbeat, and contemporary country-rock. He started by building a strong grassroots fan base in his home in southern Florida, before gaining fame on The CW’s reality television vocal competition The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep. Ray inherited his love for music from his grandfather, who... read full bio
Michael Rogers, a well-known name in the field of technology and innovation, holds the position of Futurist in Residence at The New York Times, where he offers priceless insights into the rapidly changing technological landscape and its effects on society. Rogers has established himself as a sought-after thought leader and speaker on future technologies and their ramifications thanks to his... read full bio
Michael Sam is a retired American football player and an LGBTQ activist. Sam was born in Galveston, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school as a defensive end and offensive tackle. He earned first-team All-District honors as a defensive lineman and was considered a two-star college football recruit by Rivals. He received several scholarship offers before... read full bio
American television producer, author, and showrunner Michael Schur is well-known for his outstanding contributions to the comedy genre. Schur, who was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has always been passionate about humor and writing. He was a member of the Harvard Lampoon, a renowned humor journal, while a student at Harvard University. With his participation in the enduring comedy series "The... read full bio
Michael Shannon is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in film and television such as, playing Nelson/George in the series “Boardwalk Empire”, Lt. Gooz Wood in film “Pearl Harbor”, Greg Buehl in “8 Mile”, Floyd in “Bad Boys II”, General Zod in “Man of Steel” and in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, and... read full bio
Michael Silvers is a renowned expert in the field of personal and professional development, with a focus on mastermind groups. He has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and organizations, helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. As a Mastermind Expert at Powerteam International, Michael has helped countless people unlock their inner potential and achieve... read full bio
Michael Slaby is currently the Chief Strategist for Harmony Labs. He earned his B.A. in English Literature and Biochemistry from Brown University and went on to be a New Media Strategist & Production Lead, Deputy Director of New Media, and Chief Technology Officer for Obama for America. Slaby was also Executive Vice President in Digital Global Practice Chair for Edelman... read full bio
Michael Smerconish is an American radio host, CNN and CNN International host, columnist, author, political analyst, and lawyer. He broadcasts The Michael Smerconish Program weekdays on Sirius XM’s POTUS Channel and hosts the CNN program Smerconish. He is also a Sunday newspaper columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer and is a counsel to the Philadelphia law firm of Kline & Specter.... read full bio
American musician Michael Whitaker Smith has had success on both mainstream and current Christian charts. When "Place in This World" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, it became his highest commercial accomplishment. He has sold more than 18 million albums over his career. Smith has 45 Dove Awards, is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and... read full bio
Known as "The Motivator" Michael Solomon, is a former NYPD Detective and bestselling author, he is the survivor of a bizarre double murder attempt on his life. During his tenure in the intelligence division, he was assigned to protect the Shah of Iran and Madame Chang of Taiwan. He has personally met four U.S. Presidents. Michael was assigned as... read full bio
Michael Solomon is an expert on consumer behavior, advertising and marketing. Through his work, Solomon has become well-known for his book ‘Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, and Being,’ which has gone on to be the best known book on understanding consumers. Solomon has also gone on to be an advisor for clients on marketing strategies and how we can make our... read full bio
Michael Sorrell is the President of Paul Quinn College and is known for being the longest-serving President in the 147-year history. Sorrell studed at St. Ignatius College Prep and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and a master’s degree in Public Policy and a law degree from Duke University. He earned his doctorate in education from... read full bio
Michael Spinks, also known as “Jinx”, is an American former professional boxer who has competed in light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. Spinks has held world championships in two weight classes, the undisputed light heavyweight title and the lineal heavyweight title. During his amateur career, Spinks won the Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Championship, earned a silver medal in the National AAU... read full bio
Michael Steele, a specialist in political tactics, fundraising, and electoral reform, made history in 2003 when he was elected as Maryland's seventh lieutenant governor, becoming the state's first African American to hold statewide office. Affirmative action was actively promoted during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor by him serving as chair of the Minority Business Enterprise taskforce. With his succeeding chairmanship of... read full bio
Michael Stevens is an American educator, comedian, speaker, entertainer, and YouTuber who is best known for creating and hosting the YouTube channel Vsauce. Stevens was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and while in high school, he had developed a comedic personality. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology and English literature from University of Chicago and while... read full bio
Michael Stuhlbarg is an American actor who is best known for his roles in television and film which include playing George Yeaman in the film “Lincoln,” Andy Hertzfeld in the film “Steve Jobs,” and Arnold Rothstein in the television series “Boardwalk Empire.” Stuhlbarg was born in Long Beach, California, and he studied at The Juilliard School in New York City... read full bio
The Army Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Army's principal cyber advisor is Michael Sulmeyer. He is in charge of advising the SA and CSA on all cyber-related problems, including readiness, capability and strategy concerns. Dr. Sulmeyer served as the Director of the Rapid Vulnerability Review in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense prior to his appointment as... read full bio
Chef Michael Symon cooks with soul. Growing up in a Greek and Sicilian family, the Cleveland native creates boldly flavored, deeply satisfying dishes at his four restaurants in America’s heartland: Lola, Lolita, Roast and B Spot. He also shares his exuberant, approachable cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron Chef on the Food Network.... read full bio
In the current era, both businesses and consumers seek more innovation. Michael Tchongs thrilling tour of the landscape of now reveals how innovative companies are strategically utilizing trends in food, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, real estate, retailing, technology and travel. This cross-disciplinary revelation of the leading edge helps spark innovation within organizations of all types. As a professional people watcher and... read full bio
Michael Thomas is an American football wide receiver who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and began his career playing football at Taft High School where he was ranked by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit. He went on to play college football for Ohio State University where he was a... read full bio
As the youngest mayor of Stockton, California, Michael Tubbs, an experienced American politician and social entrepreneur, attracted global attention. Tubbs, who was born in Stockton on August 2, 1990, showed outstanding leadership potential at a young age and developed a passion for bettering his neighborhood. Tubbs went to his hometown intending to help the people there after receiving a bachelor's degree... read full bio
Michael Tucker is an American actor who is mostly known for his role on Stuart Markowitz on the NBC television series, L.A. Law. Michael Tucker was on the hit TV drama show for 8 years. This led him to three Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. Born in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University where he became friends... read full bio
Michael L. Tushman is an American organizational theorist, a management advisor, and a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Tushman has previously earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, earned his MS in Organizational Behavior from Cornell University, and his Ph.D. in Organization Studies from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After finishing his studies, Tushman began his... read full bio
Michael Veltri is a business transformation expert, best-selling author, U.S. Marine veteran, and cancer survivor. He is also known for being one of the top rated business transformation keynote speaker. As a keynote speaker, Veltri has worked with companies such as IBM, U.S. Air Force, Adidas, American Cancer Society, Verizon Wireless, Merrill Lynch, The Washington Post, Samsung, AT&T, Bank of... read full bio
Michael Voltaggio is an American chef from Pasadena, California who is most well known for being the winner of the sixth season of Top Chef, a cooking competition reality show on the Bravo network. He competed against his brother Bryan in the show. They both ended in the finale alongside Kevin Gillespie. Judge of Top Chef, Tom Colicchio, stated on... read full bio
Christian singer Michael W. Smith has a record deal with Meadowgreen Music. He was able to pen numerous gospel successes at the record company for notable performers like Sandi Patty, Amy Grant, and Bill Gaither. Smith was working with Amy Grant when he soon started opening for her and started work on his debut album. The solo project, titled "The... read full bio
Michael Weatherly is an American actor, producer and director who is best known for playing Anthony DiNozzo on the television series “NCIS” and for playing Logan Cale on the television series “Dark Angel”. He has most recently starred as Dr. Jason Bull in the television series “Bull”. Weatherly studied at Boston University, Menlo College, and American University but dropped out... read full bio
Michael Weiss is a former competitive and currently professional figure skater. He is a three-time national champion a two-time World bronze medalist, and two time Olympic team member. Weiss started the Michael Weiss Foundation, which gives scholarships to up-and-coming figure skaters. Weiss began skating at the age of nine. He competed 19 consecutive times at the U.S. Championships. He was... read full bio
Michael Wilbon, the longtime Washington Post sports columnist, is co-host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption, the popular weekday sports debate and discussion program, as well as an NBA studio analyst for both ESPN and ABC. A pioneer in sports journalism, Wilbon was one of the first sports writers to broaden his success beyond newspapers to include television, radio and other... read full bio
Michael Winslow is an actor, beat boxer and comedian. Popular for his ability to make realistic sound effects using only his voice, he is dubbed as the ""Man of 10,000 Sound Effects"". His first television appearance was on “The Gong Show” in which he delivered spot-on sound-alikes of Benji the movie dog, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin's ""Immigrant Song"". Michael... read full bio
Michael Yo, a comedian, actor and host who has been nominated for two Emmys, appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, was a frequent guest on The Adam Carolla Show and just released the critically praised comedy special "I Never Thought," keeps active across all of Hollywood's platforms. Michael is a devoted husband and a proud parent who has an endless supply of stories... read full bio
Michael Zegen is an American actor best known for his roles as Damien Keefe on “Rescue Me”, and as Joel Maisel in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. He started his career in television and was first seen playing the recurring role of Dwight the Troubled Teen on “Late Show with David Letterman”. Other series that Zegen has been in include, “How... read full bio
Mike Zigomanis is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. who is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL). Zigomanis was drafted twice. In the 1999 NHL Entry Draft he was selected 64th overall by the Buffalo Sabres, but was not signed. He re-entered for the 2001 NHL Entry... read full bio
Ghanaian-British actress, director, singer, and composer Michaela Coel is well-known for her outstanding contributions to the entertainment business. She has made an enduring impression with her compelling performances and artistic initiatives as Michaela Coel, better known professionally. The conception and depiction of the main character in the E4 sitcom Chewing Gum (2015–2017) was Coel's breakthrough. She received a BAFTA Award for... read full bio
Michaela Dietz is a Korean-American actress who is best known for voicing Amethyst on the television series “Steven Universe” and for playing Riff on the television series “Barney & Friends”. Dietz was born in South Korea and raised in New York. She studied International Studies at Middlebury College and made her acting debut playing Riff in Barney & Friends. Since... read full bio
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is perhaps best known for her role in FX’s smash hit drama Pose, a role that garnered her a lot of praise and numerous accolades, including the Imagen Award for Best Actress, an HCA TV Award for Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television... read full bio
Michaela Watkins is an American actress and comedian who is best known for playing Valerie on the Hulu series “Casual” and Jackie in series “Trophy Wife”. Watkins has also been a cast member on “Saturday Night Live”. She graduated from Boston University where she studied theater and acting and after school, she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she started acting... read full bio
In the fields of strategic consulting, defense strategy, and national security, Michèle Flournoy has achieved great success. She has made an enduring impact on the industries she has worked in thanks to an excellent career that includes work in both the public and private sectors. During her time as the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy from 2009 to 2012, Flournoy cemented... read full bio
NBA All-Star Michael “Sugar” Ray Richardson played with the NBA for eight years, most notably for the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets. When he was drafted by the New York Knicks in the NBA draft, he was dubbed “the next Walt Frazier.” Richardson became only the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists... read full bio
Michele Norris sparks important dialogue on current events, social issues and the power to make change as she adeptly breaks down commonly-held beliefs and attitudes on race, diversity and bias. From the radio airwaves to primetime television and leading news publications, Michele is one of the most trusted voices in American journalism. For a decade, as host of National Public... read full bio
Michele Rigby Assad learned the value of positive thinking from her parents while growing up in a tiny town in Central Florida and she embraced it at a young age. This included being willing to take the difficult path, never giving up and working hard until you succeed. This set her on a long and winding path that led her to places... read full bio
Michele Stodart is a multi-instrumentalist, multi-award-winning solo performer. Famous for being the bassist, singer and co-songwriter of the well-known, double-platinum selling band The Magic Numbers, which has put out five critically acclaimed studio albums with top 10 songs and still performs frequently and tours the globe. After nearly a decade of touring with The Magic Numbers, Michele took some time away to... read full bio
Michele Tafoya is an American sportscaster who has been a reporter for NBC Sports. She is best known for being a sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. Tafoya has earned her B.A. in mass communications from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to earn her masters in business administration from the University of Southern California. Tafoya began... read full bio
Michele Thornton Ghee is a highly successful businesswoman and strategist who has built a stellar career by earning billions of dollars in income for illustrious organizations including CNN, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, and BET Networks. Ghee has earned various honors and recognitions over her successful career, underscoring her important contributions to the sector. The Woman to Watch and Wonder... read full bio
MICHELLE paints an image of a band captivated by their work, a group capable of blending six distinct viewpoints and backgrounds into one unified, stunning collection, by sharing the sacred space of meals and the private space of dreams. On 14 short tracks, AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS captures what it means for six friends and colleagues to constantly rebuild... read full bio
Michelle Akers, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, is regarded as one of the best female soccer players of all time. She was the star of the United States' historic victory in the Women's World Cup, winning FIFA Female Player of the Century honors. As the highest scorer in a tournament, Akers received the Golden Boot award. She... read full bio
Michelle Bernstein is a culinary dynamo with a uniquely polyglot background. Raised in a Jewish-Latino household in Miami, Bernstein bridged cultures -- and careers. A professional ballerina turned Chef, she was on the top spot at Azul in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami, where she garnered significant critical acclaim. She also was the co-host of The Food Network's Melting... read full bio
Michelle Bonadonna is an accomplished sales and account management professional with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare and technology industries. Currently serving as Director of Sales and Account Management at VantageBP, a leading provider of healthcare IT solutions, she has demonstrated a proven track record of driving growth and increasing revenue for the company. Michelle began her career in... read full bio
Michelle Borth is an American actress who is best known for playing Catherine in series “Hawaii Five-0” and for playing Candace in series “The Forgotten”. She studied at Pace University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater and Art History. She then went on to make her television debut in an episode of “Off Centre”. Since then,... read full bio
Michelle Buteau is a New Jersey native. Drawing on her unique perspectives and large personality, Buteau delivers cheeky comedy to audiences across the nation. She co-hosts VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz Live’ with Nick Lachey and has appeared on countless television shows such as ‘Best Week Ever’, Comedy Central’s ‘Key and Peele’, and Adult Swim’s ‘The Eric Andre Show’. Some of... read full bio
The astute psychologist and author known for her ability to "tell it like it is," Dr. Michelle R. Callahan, is the host of the syndicated talk show Wedlock or Deadlock and a frequent guest on Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, The Talk, Oprah, and the Today Show. She is the writer of the book Ms. Typed: Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships and... read full bio
Michelle Cruz Rosado is an inspirational speaker, peace advocate and best-selling co-author of "Pursuing Your Destiny: How to Overcome Adversity and Achieve Your Dreams," a story about survival and finding one's true self. Since Michelle's deep realization from surviving one of the most horrific attacks in American history, she has devoted her life to teaching and serving humanity around the world... read full bio
Michelle Diamond is a very successful CEO, business owner, and growth strategy and execution specialist. She oversees a vibrant company as the CEO of Elevate Diamond Strategy, which focuses on offering consulting services, training, and interim executive support to businesses looking to expand into new markets, spur growth, improve competitive intelligence, and pursue mergers and acquisitions. Michelle has worked with over... read full bio
Michelle Esser is uniquely qualified to appreciate the difficulties faced by young moms dealing with breast cancer because she was diagnosed at the age of 37, when her children were three and six years old. Michelle began as a volunteer for the Philadelphia Affiliate before being hired to administer its programs. She is now a part of the national programs... read full bio
Michelle Forbes, is an American actress who has built a career of work in television and independent film and has acted in productions in both the United States and in the United Kingdom. Forbes first gained attention from her dual role in daytime soap opera Guiding Light, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Although she has appeared... read full bio
Michelle Howard is a retired United States Navy officer who was the first female to become a four-star admiral. She accomplished several firsts through her career including being the first African-American woman to command a U.S. Navy ship, was the first admiral selected from the U.S. Naval Academy class for rank rear admiral. She was also the first African-American and... read full bio
Michelle Hurd is an American actress who is best known for playing Monique Jeffries in series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, Colleen Manus in series “The Glades”, and Shepherd in series “Blindspot”. She graduated from Boston University and studied with the Alvin Ailey School. After graduating from college, she studied at London’s National Theatre and started acting on stage.... read full bio
Michelle Jewsbury is an accomplished author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Unsilenced Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and helping survivors heal and reclaim their lives. Michelle's work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, The Huffington Post, and NBC News. Michelle's journey to success has been marked by numerous challenges... read full bio
Michelle Kosinski is an American journalist that is currently the Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for CNN. Previous to her job at CNN she was a foreign correspondent for NBC News, and also a correspondent for a local news television show in Miami. Kosinski studied at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University where she earned her BA and MA, and... read full bio
