Michael W. Gaines

Michael W. Gaines is an actor and producer based in New York City. He obtained an MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College. Some of his credits include - TV: The Chair Company (HBO pilot/season 1); Law & Order: SVU (NBC); The Crowded Room (Apple TV); One Life To Live (ABC); Guap. FILM: Wonderstruck starring Julianne Moore, and Michelle Williams, directed by Todd Haynes; Don't Forget to Pray (Michael was a lead actor, and producer on this film which has been accepted as an official selection into 10 festivals thus far. It has garnered a number of nominations/wins including a Best Actor win that Michael received from The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival 2025, celebrating their 14th year.); The Invite (accepted as an official selection into 5 festivals thus far. The film has garnered 1 nomination, and 1 win for Indie Soul Best Audience Award at the Boston International Film Festival 2025); Stella With The World On Her Shoulders (NYU Tisch - TV Pilot); Game Night (actor/producer); A Wishing Well In Brooklyn; The Fallen Leaves. REGIONAL THEATRE: Water By The Spoonful (Eagle Theatre) 2023 Barrymore Nominee for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play for his role as Chutes & Ladders! NYC THEATRE: Crescent City Rebirth (Theater for the New City) actor/producer; The Dream Chest (Urban Stages/Negro Ensemble Company); Sweat (Don Buchwald Theater); When We Wake Up Dead (New Workshop Theater); Gi60 (New Workshop Theater); Leave Me Green (The Gym at Judson); Clybourne Park (Whitman Theater).