Michelle Johnston

Acting

Michelle Johnston

Born October 4, 1964California, USA25 credits

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
2022The Desperate Hour
as Heather (voice)Movie
Palm Springs
2020Palm Springs
as Nosy NeighborMovie
Blurt!
2018Blurt!
DirectorMovie
Southpaw
2015Southpaw
as Mrs. DoyleMovie
Chicago
2002Chicago
as Female DancerMovie
American Dreams
2002American Dreams
as Miss JohnstonTV
The Replacements
2000The Replacements
as Fumiko's GirlMovie
Sweet Jane
1998Sweet Jane
as AliceMovie
Grumpier Old Men
1995Grumpier Old Men
as Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka GirlMovie
Showgirls
1995Showgirls
as GayMovie
Shout
1991Shout
as LorettaMovie
A Gnome Named Gnorm
1991A Gnome Named Gnorm
as StripperMovie
Dick Tracy
1990Dick Tracy
as DancerMovie
Opportunity Knocks
1990Opportunity Knocks
as Club SingerMovie
Faith
1990Faith
as Audition ChoreographerMovie
The In Crowd
1988The In Crowd
as Key DancerMovie
A Chorus Line
1985A Chorus Line
as BebeMovie
Staying Alive
1983Staying Alive
as DancerMovie
One from the Heart
1982One from the Heart
as Dancer (uncredited)Movie