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Michael Strickland is a Métis actor from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He has undergone training under the guidance of esteemed casting executives and directors such as Jane Jenkins, Deborah Aquila, and Seth Yanklewitz. Additionally, he has benefited from coaching by Andrew McIlroy, Matthew Lillard, and Lesly Kahn. Over the past few years, Michael has honed his skills, specializing in techniques drawn from renowned theatre practitioners such as Adler, Meisner, Stanislavski, and Spolin.

In the course of his career, Michael has had the opportunity to collaborate with accomplished actors, including Amy Teegarden, Michael Radi, Andy Sirkas, Jillian Murray, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lea Thompson, and Michelle Monaghan. Among his recent acting credits are notable roles such as Rory in Hallmark's "A Lifelong Love," Terrance in Lifetime's "The Hillsdale Adoption Scam," David in Great American Family's "A Brush With Christmas," and Dustin (the pilot) in the CTV Comedy series, "Acting Good." Additionally, Michael showcased his versatility by portraying seven different characters, including the main villain Mortarion, in the "Warhammer 40,000: Chaosgate Daemon Hunters" game.

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