
Acting
Michelle Johnston
EN cinema · 30 credits
Born
4 October 1964 (age 62)
Birthplace
California, USA
Also known as Michelle Johnson · Michelle Johnston Sellers
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
Filmography

The Desperate Hour
as Heather (voice)

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Director, Writer

Palm Springs
as Nosy Neighbor

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Producer, Choreographer, Writer, Director

Blurt!
Director

A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
Director, Producer

Southpaw
as Mrs. Doyle

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
Choreographer, Executive Producer

Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
Choreographer

Another Cinderella Story
Choreographer

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Choreographer

The Break-Up
Choreographer

Chicago
as Female Dancer

Gleason
as June Taylor

The Replacements
as Fumiko's Girl

Sweet Jane
as Alice

The Odd Couple II
Choreographer

Grumpier Old Men
as Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl

Showgirls
as Gay

A Gnome Named Gnorm
as Stripper

California Casanova
as Laura

Shout
as Loretta

Opportunity Knocks
as Club Singer

Dick Tracy
as Dancer

Faith
as Audition Choreographer

The In Crowd
as Key Dancer

A Chorus Line
as Bebe

Staying Alive
as Dancer

One from the Heart
as Dancer (uncredited)


