MICHAEL W. GAINES
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- SAG-AFTRA
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DEMO REEL (2:58) (Performance Video) Quicktime
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Pragmatic Judge - Law & Order: SVU (NBC) (0:13) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Measured Magistrate Conditionally Grants the Prosecutor Some Leeway in Court
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Sensible Team Member - The Chair Company (HBO) (Compilation Reel - 2:12) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Dependable Staffer at a Chaotic Company Navigates Minor Workplace Crises while Stepping Up to Ensure the Safety of his Colleagues.
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Straightlaced Jury Foreman - The Crowded Room (Apple TV+) (00:21) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Impassive Foreperson Delivers the Defendant’s Fate.
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Calculating Federal Agent - PROCEDURAL (00:43) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Methodical Field Agent Matches Wits With Cagey Political Aide Under Interrogation.
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Solutions-Oriented Mayoral Candidate - DRAMA (00:34) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Ambitious Attorney Running For Office Balances Compassion and Optics While Managing Uncooperative Pro Bono Client.
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Embittered Father - Drama (00:42) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Grieving Husband Challenges Son Over Whose Loss Cuts Deeper.
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Conflicted Clergyman - Drama (00:45) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Guarded Priest, Bound by the Seal of Confession, Hints at the Truth.
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Protective Father - Drama (00:39) (Performance Video) Quicktime
World-Weary Man of Color Delivers Hard Truths to his Daughter.
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Ann Wright Representatives, Inc. (NY) (860) 331-3227 Theatrical (Film / TV), Theatre BAC Talent Inc. (NY) (908) 907-1904 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Theatre, Voiceover, Print |
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Local Hire: NY (Based in NY) |
Valid US Passport |
Insta @michaelw.gaines |
Body Type: Slim |
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TV | ||
The Gilded Age (Season 4 currently filming) |
Recurring Co-Star (3 episodes) |
HBO / d. Salli Richardson |
The Chair Company Pilot/Season 1 |
Recurring Co-Star (6 episodes) |
HBO / d. Andrew DeYoung |
The Crowded Room |
Recurring Co-Star (2 episodes) |
Apple TV / d. Mona Fastvold |
Law & Order:SVU |
Co-Star |
NBC TV / d. Michael Pressman |
One Life To Live |
Co-Star |
ABC TV / d. John Zak |
NEW MEDIA | ||
Don't Forget To Pray (Producer)* |
Web Series Regular |
d. Rob Asencio |
*The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival Awards 2025 |
*Winner |
Best Actor |
*Queen City Film Festival Awards 2025 |
*Nominee |
Best Male Performance |
The Invite |
Web Series Regular |
d. Nicholson Thibault |
DreamZzz |
Guest Star |
d. Hedi Asencio |
Stella With The World On Her Shoulders |
Guest Star |
d. Chris Cole |
Game Night (Producer) |
Co-Star |
d. Meredith Pierce |
A Wishing Well In Brooklyn |
Co-Star |
d. Kim Afreeka |
Guap |
Co-Star |
d. Chris Myers |
FILM | ||
Wonderstruck |
Supporting |
Amazon / d. Todd Haynes |
REGIONAL THEATRE | ||
Water By The Spoonful * |
Chutes & Ladders |
Eagle Theatre / d. Angela Bey |
*Barrymore Awards |
*Nominee |
Outstanding Supporting Perf. |
*Barrymore Awards |
*Nominee |
Outstanding Ensemble |
NEW YORK THEATRE | ||
Crescent City Rebirth (Producer) |
Joe |
TNC / d. Sabura Rashid |
The Dream Chest |
Popsie |
Urban Stages / Negro Ensemble |
Sweat |
Evan |
d. Tara Elliot |
When We Wake Up Dead |
Uncle Cecil |
d. Chris Burris |
Leave Me Green |
Myron James |
Gym At Judson / d. Jay Stull |
Happily Ever |
Jailer |
d. Ben H. Kamine |
Clybourne Park |
Albert, Kevin |
d. Mary Beth Easley |
Rimers of Eldritch |
Peck Johnson |
d. Rose Bonczek |
Our History, Our Drama |
Hewlett, Gus |
Negro Ensemble Co. / O.L. Duke |
This Way Forward |
Rev. Jackson |
H.A.D.L.E.Y. / d. G. Jeanette |
Ensemble In Black |
Thomas |
NEC / d. Susan Watson Turner |
What Happened To Me |
Bobo, Walter, Scholar |
LaMaMa / d. Sarala Dee |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Oberon |
d. Carol Cornicelli |
COMMERCIALS | ||
List Available Upon Request |
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EDUCATION & TRAINING | ||
MFA Acting, Brooklyn College | ||
Acting: Mary Beth Easley, Mark Blum, Pamela Berlin |
Voice: Judylee Vivier |
Shakespeare: Jim Jack |
Movement/Alexander Technique: Laura Smith |
Speech: Charlotte Fleck |
Improv: Rose Bonczek |
Stage Combat: Michael Chin |
On Camera Technique: Gary Cowling |
Mark Blum, Brette Goldstein |
Training: | ||
Technique/Scene Study: Earl Hyman (HB Studio) |
Musical Theatre: Paul Harman |
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BA Psychology and Sociology, Fordham University | ||
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 6'2" |
Weight: 175 lbs |
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US Passport, Combat - Stage, Cycling, Improvisation, Licensed Driver, Singer, Vocal Range: Baritone
Michael W. Gaines is a NYC based actor who grew up singing in the church choir and starring in the school plays. His love of performing never waned. Drawn to roles with gravitas, intelligence, and emotional depth. Think: Top FBI Agent, High Powered Defense Attorney, or Wrongfully Accused Man. He’s the voice of authority you can trust. Just don’t mistake kindness for weakness. Michael is passionate about supporting new works of emerging writers. BUT, nothing is more important than his family = his biggest fans!