
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 4, 1964 (age 61)
Place of Birth
California, USA
Also Known As
Michelle Johnson
Michelle Johnston Sellers
Michelle Johnston
Biography
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

TV
Hell's Kitchen
Self
2005

TV
American Dreams
Miss Johnston
2002

Film
Southpaw
Mrs. Doyle
2015

Film
Showgirls
Gay
1995

Film
Palm Springs
Nosy Neighbor
2020

Film
Chicago
Female Dancer
2002

Film
Dick Tracy
Dancer
1990

Film
The Replacements
Fumiko's Girl
2000

Film
Shout
Loretta
1991

Film
A Chorus Line
Bebe
1985

Film
Staying Alive
Dancer
1983

Film
Grumpier Old Men
Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
1995

Film
The Desperate Hour
Heather (voice)
2022

Film
Sweet Jane
Alice
1998

Film
One from the Heart
Dancer (uncredited)
1982

Film
California Casanova
Laura
1991

Film
A Gnome Named Gnorm
Stripper
1991

Film
Opportunity Knocks
Club Singer
1990

Film
The In Crowd
Key Dancer
1988

Film
Faith
Audition Choreographer
1990
Filmography
2022FilmThe Desperate Houras Heather (voice)2020FilmPalm Springsas Nosy Neighbor2015FilmSouthpawas Mrs. Doyle2005TVHell's Kitchenas Self2002FilmChicagoas Female Dancer2002TVAmerican Dreamsas Miss Johnston2000FilmThe Replacementsas Fumiko's Girl1998FilmSweet Janeas Alice1995FilmGrumpier Old Menas Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl1995FilmShowgirlsas Gay1991FilmShoutas Loretta1991FilmA Gnome Named Gnormas Stripper1991FilmCalifornia Casanovaas Laura1990FilmDick Tracyas Dancer1990FilmOpportunity Knocksas Club Singer1990FilmFaithas Audition Choreographer1988FilmThe In Crowdas Key Dancer1985FilmA Chorus Lineas Bebe1983FilmStaying Aliveas Dancer1982FilmOne from the Heartas Dancer (uncredited)