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.
Filmography
all 30
Movies 28
Director 4
TV Shows 2
Producer 1
self 1
The Desperate Hour (2021)
A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021)
Palm Springs (2020)
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019)
Blurt! (2018)
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016)
Southpaw (2015)
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011)
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (2011)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
The Break-Up (2006)
Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Chicago (2002)
American Dreams (2002)
The Replacements (2000)
The Odd Couple II (1998)
Sweet Jane (1998)
Grumpier Old Men (1995)
Showgirls (1995)
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under (1993)
Shout (1991)
California Casanova (1991)
Dick Tracy (1990)
Opportunity Knocks (1990)
A Gnome Named Gnorm (1990)
Faith (1990)
The In Crowd (1988)
A Chorus Line (1985)
Staying Alive (1983)
One from the Heart (1982)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1964-10-04 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceCalifornia, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsMichelle Johnson, Michelle Johnston Sellers
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