There are actors who have grown their careers to such an extent that they have become household names in the United States and even around the world. Michelle Clunie happens to be one of the few. She became popular after her roles in series like It’s Passing or Breaking and Queer comme folk which is actually responsible for her emergence into the limelight. Michelle has since appeared in several other notable series and films, including theatrical productions. She has awarded some prestigious awards and nominations for her efforts as a versatile artist.
Michelle Clunie – Biography
She was born Michelle Renee Clunie on November 7, 1969, her birthplace is in Portland, Oregon, United States making her an American national. During her formative years, she developed an interest in dance and music, which led her to practice tap, ballet and jazz dancing. Michelle also learned skills in handling the violin.
The famous actress was one of the recipients of an Academy of Professional Ballet scholarship, which she won thanks to her remarkable performance as a ballet dancer while a student. Her teenage years were spent at the academy studying ballet and working as an apprentice.
When Michelle Clunie was 19, she traded her violin for the sum of $200 in an effort to raise money to move to Los Angeles in order to become an actor. Michelle learned to act under the guidance of Milton Katselas – a renowned producer, known for sponsoring several up-and-coming artists at the famed Beverly Hills Playhouse.
His family, children
There is a dearth of information about her family but it is common knowledge that she belongs to a family of writers. His mother’s cousin, Jim Cash, is a renowned writer of several popular films, including Top Gun – 1986’s American Action starring Kelly McGillis and Tom Cruise in the lead roles. His brother also works as a writer.
On the marital front, Michelle Clunie is not involved in an official marriage, but she has an arrangement with Bryan Singer – a writer, director and film and television producer. The duo have been very good friends since 1989 and in October 2014 they had a very brief intimate relationship.
It would appear that they both agreed to co-parent because an announcement came that Michelle Clunie was pregnant with Bryan and their son called Dashiell, Julius William, announced his birth on January 5, 2015. It is important to note that Bryan is a known bisexual. The Michelle shuttles between New York and LA; she currently lives with her son and her pet French Bulldog whom she named Jimi, after Jimi Hendrix.
Other Facts About Michelle Clunie
Career timeline
Her Los Angeles theater debut was at the Skylight Theater where she played a major role in A Comedy of Eros by Dean Orion. For her efforts, she won a dramaturgy award in the best actress category. Michelle’s other accomplishments include opening Neil LaBute’s The Mercy Seat on the West Coast, where she played the role of Abbey at the Ford Theater. This performance earned him the Backstage Readers Best Performer Award. Michelle Clunie takes credit for writing and directing an Off-Broadway production known as US which opened at the Lion Theater in New York City.
Her first film was made in 1993 on the set of Jason Goes to Hell: The Last Friday – which cast her as Deborah. 1995 saw her in the cast of The Usual Suspects – an Oscar-winning production, she was also part of the cast of Lost Found just after. Jeff Foxworthy’s show made Clunie a series regular and she came on as a guest star on several shows like The Tony Danza Show, ER, House MD NCIS and Without a Trace. The American adaptation of Queer as Folk casts her as Melanie Marcus and she is also on the set of MTV’s Teen Wolf,describing the character of Mrs. Finch – a professor of biology. Michelle portrays Ellen Beals in Make or Break.
Net value
It is a known fact that the main source of Michelle’s wealth lies in her acting career on the big and small screens. Although his net worth is supposedly under review, a few sources have decided to peg it at $3 million.
Body Features
She has dark brown eyes and hair dyed red. Michelle Clunie stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches – 1.7m or 170cm. Details of her body weight are not known to the public, but she is slim.