Paul Michael Bloodgood

Paul Michael Bloodgood is a film director + actor + stunt performer + producer. A former professional ballet dancer for 20 years, Mr. Bloodgood has performed with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Pacifica, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, with tour highlights to Europe, Israel, China, Puerto Rico, the Kennedy Center in D.C., The Joyce Theater in NYC, and Hawaii. Past repertoire as the principal male include: Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Giselle, The Taming of the Shrew, Swan Lake, The Firebird, The Sleeping Beauty, The Rite of Spring, La Sylphide, Coppelia, Cinderella, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Nutcracker, Liaisons, and as a principal in George Balanchine's Episodes, Allegro Brillante and Agon, Antony Tudor's Sunflowers, and Choo-San Goh's Double Contrasts. Paul Michael originated the role of The Beast in Stephen Mills' Belle Redux / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast, as well as over 50 original short works throughout his career. A 3-time Austin Critics Table Award recipient, Paul Michael is a union member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, appearing in film, television, and in national print work including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Dance Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Dance Teacher, and Dance Spirit Magazine. Paul Michael's first film project in Hollywood as an actor was a supporting role opposite Mena Suvari in the music video "Teenage Dirtbag" for the Columbia Pictures film, Loser. Other notable appearances include television's Fear the Walking Dead (stunts), Bill Nye the Science Guy, Mostly True Stories and feature films such as Forest Whitaker's First Daughter, Richard Linklater's Bernie, Lee Tamahori's XXX: State of the Union and Michael Bay's blockbuster, Transformers. Paul Michael has worked on over 25 independent film projects, including Terry Zwigoff's Art School Confidential, Steve Wolf's Bending Light, and Chris Obal's The Last Day of Joseph Goebbels. Paul Michael has taken extensive martial arts training from Grand Master Wonik Yi (Sin City) for his upcoming lead role as The Bounty Hunter in Rene Hinojosa's Templar: The Last Remnant, and he holds the rank of pum dan in Tukong Moosul martial arts. Paul Michael earned his Dance & the Humanities degree from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas in tandem with his pursuits in film and dance. Paul Michael's studio band, Floating Pockets, has an album on Spotify + iTunes + Amazon + Pandora Radio, with their single "Adore" reaching #3 on the MP3.com music charts. Paul Michael has served as a director + producer + editor on several independent film projects, and including his upcoming feature-length debut, Trenches of Rock - executive produced by Oscar and Grammy winning director, James Moll. Trenches of Rock premiered in film festivals around the globe beginning with the Atlanta Film Festival. From Hollywood to London, Trenches of Rock was the recipient of 12 accolades, including multiple "Best Documentary Feature" and "Best Director" awards, as well as "Best Editor." Paul Michael credits his extensive background in music and dance for his approach to storytelling, both in front of and behind the camera.