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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

37

Gender

Female

Birthday

1964-10-04 (61 years old)

Place of Birth

California, USA

Also Known As

Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnston Sellers

Michelle Johnston

Biography

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

Acting

The Desperate Hour

2021

The Desperate Hour

as

Heather (voice)

Chicago

2002

Chicago

as

Female Dancer

A Chorus Line

1985

A Chorus Line

as

Beatrice Ann 'Bebe' Benson

Opportunity Knocks

1990

Opportunity Knocks

as

Club Singer

Dick Tracy

1990

Dick Tracy

as

Dancer

Faith

1990

Faith

as

Audition Choreographer

Sweet Jane

1998

Sweet Jane

as

Alice

One from the Heart

1982

One from the Heart

as

Dancer (uncredited)

Shout

1991

Shout

as

Loretta

Southpaw

2015

Southpaw

as

Mrs. Doyle

Staying Alive

1983

Staying Alive

as

Dancer

The In Crowd

1988

The In Crowd

as

Key Dancer

A Gnome Named Gnorm

1991

A Gnome Named Gnorm

as

Stripper

The Replacements

2000

The Replacements

as

Fumiko's Girl

Grumpier Old Men

1995

Grumpier Old Men

as

Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl

Showgirls

1995

Showgirls

as

Gay

Palm Springs

2020

Palm Springs

as

Nosy Neighbor

American Dreams

American Dreams

as

Miss Johnston

Production

Crew

Directing