Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsABFFPride MonthOutfest OutfrontsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Biography
  • Awards
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Michael Wayne Foster

  • Actor
  • Stunts
  • Producer
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Michael Wayne Foster
Watch Embattled Announcer
Play demo reel1:27
Embattled Announcer
19 Videos
99+ Photos
Michael Wayne Foster is an American actor and producer. Born in Monroe, Michigan to Rowland Foster (Educator) and Emilie (Brumby) Foster (R.N.). After graduating from Mount Union College in Ohio, Michael became a high school English teacher for 9 years. This is where Michael sharpened his improv skills, which were called upon in 2005 when he first appeared on national television. "I always loved acting. The chance to get out and work in New York learning of the opportunities the entertainment industry provides was overwhelming. It (Hollywood) had my attention and I wanted to see what possibilities I could explore." With a M.A. in education and a B.A. in English, Michael set his sights on a newfound passion: film and television acting. In less than a year he resigned from education and moved to Los Angeles. "Teaching was an incredible journey and I am so lucky to have been a part of so many great kid's lives. However; every journey has to end when another begins," he reflected.

Michael has built up a formidable career in Hollywood as an actor in both film, commercial and television. His numerous credits began when he first appeared in Gi Joe: The Rise of Cobra as a Cobra neo-viper. "Having the opportunity to play one of my favorite childhood characters was such an incredible feeling," he stated. "I even had multiple viper toys because I liked them so much!" He followed that feeling with another childhood dream in Miracle at Gate 213 where he played opposite of Academy Award winners Louis Gossett Jr. and Shirley Jones. Michael then landed guest-starring roles in 90210, Disney's Kickin' It and Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything, MTV's Awkward, Nickelodeon's The Thundermans and Henry Danger, The Middle, Black-ish, MacGyver and Lethal Weapon. He recently starred as ring announcer "Richie Simmonsma" in MMA drama Embattled. "Working with someone as talented and seasoned as Stephen Dorff on a project written by David McKenna (Blow, American History X) was an incredible experience. It really elevated my game." Michael has appeared multiple times on SYFY's Face-Off which contributed to his work in creature and make-up/special effects heavy productions. He has also been featured on ABC, ABC Family, Fox, STYLE, BRAVO, National Geographic and A&E. After securing the starring role in 2016's David V Goliath, IMDB named him #32 on their list of Hollywood's most physically imposing actors. He also has appeared on multiple national commercials for companies such as AT&T, Coca-Cola, Virgin America and Novartis.

Michael has appeared on over 800 international romance novel covers including works by many USA Today best-selling authors . "I got into the romance industry in the only way I ever would- with my sense of humor," he laughed. "It is a career that has allowed me the opportunity to travel this great country and meet so many new people. I have made a lot of lifelong friends because I took a chance," he continued. Michael recently donated his trademark hair when it was cut for his latest role as an American Army officer in the Korean period film "Road to Boston."

Michael is an avid skier and traveler. He resides in Glendale, CA with his wife, daughter and dogs.
BornNovember 2, 1973
  • More at IMDbPro
    • Contact info
    • Agent info
    • Resume
BornNovember 2, 1973
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
  • View contact info at IMDbPro
  • Awards
    • 1 win

Photos121

Wade Dykstra and Roger Murtaugh
Michael Wayne Foster
The Villain League: Strongdor and Son of Scalestro
Stephen Dorff, Chris Conolley, Michael Wayne Foster, and Darren Mann in Embattled (2020)
David and Goliath 2017
Jim O'Doherty and Michael Wayne Foster in Kickin' It (2011)
Christopher Lowell, Michael Wayne Foster, and Michael Proctor in My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022)
Michael Wayne Foster
Joel McCrary and Michael Wayne Foster in Kickin' It (2011)
Michael Wayne Foster in Brews Brothers (2020)
Michael Wayne Foster in Wolf Hound (2022)
Michael Wayne Foster in Brews Brothers (2020)

Known for

Elsie Fisher and Amiah Miller in My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022)
My Best Friend's Exorcism
5.3
  • Micah Lemon
  • 2022
The Walking Dead: Webisodes (2011)
The Walking Dead: Webisodes
7.6
TV Series
  • Derek
Damon Wayans and Seann William Scott in Lethal Weapon (2016)
Lethal Weapon
7.8
TV Series
  • Wade Dykstra
Stephen Dorff and Darren Mann in Embattled (2020)
Embattled
6.5
  • Richie Simmonsma
  • 2020

Credits

Edit
IMDbPro

Actor

  • Road to Boston
    • American Sergeant
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Axeman at Cutters Creek 2
    • Polk 'The Axeman' Talbert
    • Post-production
  • The Thundermans Return
    • Strongdor
    • In Production
  • Season of Rage
    • Foster
    • Pre-production
  • Locked 4 Life
    • Scott
    • In Production
    • Short
  • Elsie Fisher and Amiah Miller in My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022)
    My Best Friend's Exorcism
    • Micah Lemon
    • 2022
  • Trevor Donovan, Michael Wayne Foster, and James Maslow in Wolf Hound (2022)
    Wolf Hound
    • Captain Rolf Werner
    • 2022
  • Damien Chinappi in Knightmare: Man or Bat (2022)
    Knightmare: Man or Bat
    • Knot Top
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Overrun (2021)
    Overrun
    • Rudy Pachinko
    • 2021
  • Krista Allen, Richard Riehle, Stephen Wu, and Tommy Kijas in For the Hits (2021)
    For the Hits
    • The Strangler
    • 2021
  • The Wrong Prince (2021)
    The Wrong Prince
    • Viscount Rose
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Stephen Dorff and Darren Mann in Embattled (2020)
    Embattled
    • Richie Simmonsma
    • 2020
  • Eric André in The Eric Andre Show (2012)
    The Eric Andre Show
    • Muscled Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Werewolf Island (2020)
    Werewolf Island
    • Commander Dereaux (as Michael Foster)
    • 2020
  • Alan Aisenberg and Mike Castle in Brews Brothers (2020)
    Brews Brothers
    • Casper
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • S41NT (2020)
    S41NT
    • Russian Mobster
    • TV Movie
    • 2020
  • Weekend Retreat
    • Lubo
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Saint Motel: Van Horn (2020)
    Saint Motel: Van Horn
    • Mylo Meadow
    • Music Video
    • 2020
  • Lucas Till in MacGyver (2016)
    MacGyver
    • Russian Bear
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Stained (2019)
    Stained
    • Detective Favor (as Michael Foster)
    • 2019

Stunts

  • Damien Chinappi in Knightmare: Man or Bat (2022)
    Knightmare: Man or Bat
    • stunt performer
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)
    Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
    • stunt performer
    • 2020
  • Saint Motel: Van Horn (2020)
    Saint Motel: Van Horn
    • stunts
    • Music Video
    • 2020

Producer

  • Street Shadows (2018)
    Street Shadows
    • executive producer
    • 2018
  • Pinch (2016)
    Pinch
    • associate producer (as Michael Foster)
    • 2016
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos20

WOLF HOUND
Demo Reel 1:01
WOLF HOUND
OVERRUN
Demo Reel 2:01
OVERRUN
My Best Friend's Exorcism
Demo Reel 0:49
My Best Friend's Exorcism
Wolf Hound Speech
Demo Reel 1:56
Wolf Hound Speech
Embattled Announcer
Demo Reel 1:27
Embattled Announcer
David and Goliath: Battle of Faith
Demo Reel 1:04
David and Goliath: Battle of Faith
The Walking Dead: Red Machete
Demo Reel 0:58
The Walking Dead: Red Machete
Lethal Weapon
Demo Reel 0:56
Lethal Weapon
Henry Danger
Demo Reel 0:26
Henry Danger
COMEDY REEL
Demo Reel 1:41
COMEDY REEL
MONOLOGUE
Demo Reel 1:33
MONOLOGUE
BAD TIMING: DRAMATIC
Demo Reel 1:03
BAD TIMING: DRAMATIC

Personal details

Edit
  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Michael Foster
  • Height
    • 6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
  • Born
    • November 2, 1973
    • Monroe, Michigan, USA
  • Spouse
    • Karina ChanAugust 2017 - present

Self-verified on IMDbPro

  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Male

Did you know

Edit
  • Trivia
    Was considered for the role of Cable in Deadpool 2.
  • Quotes
    I've never seen a hearse with a luggage rack.
  • Trademarks
      Towering height and deep voice

Related news

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More to explore

Production art
List
The Best Things to Watch in June
See the list
Production art
Photos
See These Trending Actors in Early Roles
Can you place the face?

Add demo reel with IMDbPro

Demo reel thumbnail
Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel
Upload your demo reel

Add demo reel with IMDbPro

Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel
Upload your demo reel
Demo reel thumbnail

How much have you seen?

Keep track of how much of Michael Wayne Foster’s work you have seen. Go to your list.
Production art
Photos
LGBTQIA+ Power Couples of Hollywood
See the photos

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
Get the IMDb App
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
  • Get the IMDb App
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • IMDb Developer
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.