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Michelle Johnston

Michelle Johnston

Known for
Acting
Born
October 4, 1964, California, USA

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

Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 The Desperate Hour Heather (voice)
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck Director
A Cinderella Story: Starstruck Writer
2020 Palm Springs Nosy Neighbor
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Producer
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Choreographer
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Writer
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Director
2018 Blurt! Director
2016 A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits Director
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits Producer
2015 Southpaw Mrs. Doyle
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Choreographer
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Executive Producer
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure Choreographer
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Choreographer
Another Cinderella Story Choreographer
2006 The Break-Up Choreographer
2005 Hell’s Kitchen Self
2002 Chicago Female Dancer
Gleason June Taylor
American Dreams Miss Johnston
2000 The Replacements Fumiko's Girl
1999 Jack & Jill Choreographer
1998 The Odd Couple II Choreographer
Sweet Jane Alice
1995 Grumpier Old Men Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
Showgirls Gay
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show – Live Down Under Choreographer
1991 Shout Loretta
A Gnome Named Gnorm Stripper
California Casanova Laura
1990 Dick Tracy Dancer
Opportunity Knocks Club Singer
Faith Audition Choreographer
1988 The In Crowd Key Dancer
1985 A Chorus Line Bebe
1983 Staying Alive Dancer
1982 One from the Heart Dancer (uncredited)