Michael Shulman

Michael Shulman, born on December 31, 1981, is an accomplished American actor known for his work in stage, television, and film. He is also a co-owner of the production company Starry Night Entertainment, which operates in both New York and Los Angeles.

Shulman hails from New York City, where he started honing his acting skills at a young age. He made his mark in theatre, featuring in over ten productions, including a notable two-year stint in Broadway's Les Misérables and being part of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. His stage work also included performances in two plays by John Guare. Alongside acting, he launched a recording career, contributing to more than five albums. Transitioning into television and film, he appeared in several notable projects, such as Jodie Foster’s Little Man Tate, M. Night Shyamalan’s Wide Awake, Disney's Can of Worms, and the television series Party of Five. His portrayal of Benny in the HBO special Someone Had to Be Benny earned him a CableAce Award nomination and a Daytime Emmy Award, making him the youngest nominee in the award’s history.

Shulman is a Yale University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Art. He co-founded Starry Night Entertainment in 2006 and has produced and starred in various projects including the comedy/drama Sherman's Way. He also participated in the 2009 stage production of J.T. Rogers' play White People at the Atlantic Theatre Company and appeared in NBC's Law & Order. A proponent of the arts, he serves on the board of The New Wave, an initiative by The Film Society of Lincoln Center, and resides in New York with his rescued dog, Stevie. Additionally, he associate produced the New York premiere of Craig Wright's Mistakes Were Made Off-Broadway in 2010.