Michael Rodrigues is an Australian actor, writer, action performer and fight choreographer. Michael started training in martial arts from the age of 7, primarily in Tae Kwon Do through the International Tae Kwon Do Federation. His training in martial arts had a direct influence in his desire to be a performer. After deciding to become an actor in 2005 and taking up study at Queensland University of Technology in Drama, Michael was cast in the channel 7 television series, Forensic Investigators. In 2007, Michael commenced work at Warner Brothers Movie World on the Gold Cast. He was a performer there for two years before moving to Melbourne in 2009.
Michael has worked on a number of films, television programs, music videos and commercials over the last 10 years. His credits include City Homicide, Rush, Sea Patrol, Offspring, Secrets and Lies and most recently the ABC/Netflix drama The Unlisted. As an accomplished martial artist with training in stage combat and stunts, Michael has developed essential skills for action performance, which is utilized in much of his work. Michael's onset experience allowed him to develop skills and understanding of script narrative, screen production and action design, which directly contributed to the development of his various projects.
Since 2019 Michael has also been creatively involved with a number of projects as a writer. His current projects include creating a sci-fi television series with his writing partner, Simon Smith and showrunner, Paul Mullie (Stargate, Dark Matter), as well as an action feature and horror feature all in development.
