Biography

Micheal Ray Actor Filmmaker Founder A Leg Up Productions

Micheal Ray is a Tucson-based actor, filmmaker, and founder of A Leg Up Productions, a veteran- and disability-owned company focused on telling real, human stories. His credits include The Sympathizer (HBO, opposite Robert Downey Jr.), Chicago Fire (NBC), and Everyone's in LA (Netflix).

But Micheal's path to the screen wasn't traditional-it was hard-earned. A former foster child, ex-con, recovering addict, and amputee, he spent 17 years incarcerated before turning his life around. He's lived homeless, worked oil rigs in West Texas, and rebuilt from rock bottom more than once. Today, he uses those lived experiences to fuel powerful, authentic performances and write stories that don't pull punches.

His series A Leg Up is a dramedy based on his life: a one-legged actor hustling to break through in a world that rarely makes space for people like him. It's bold, funny, and grounded in truth.

Micheal is also a mental health advocate and motivational speaker, committed to giving others hope through honesty, art, and action. His message is simple: it's never too late to rewrite your story.

- IMDb mini biography by: Micheal Ray