Born 1964 (age 61) · California, USA
Appears in 31 titles

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.

Filmography

Southpaw
7.4
Southpaw
2015
as Mrs. Doyle
Palm Springs
7.3
Palm Springs
2020
as Nosy Neighbor
Chicago
7.1
Chicago
2002
as Female Dancer
Showgirls
5.6
Showgirls
1995
as Gay
The Replacements
6.7
The Replacements
2000
as Fumiko's Girl
Dick Tracy
6.2
Dick Tracy
1990
as Dancer
Staying Alive
5.8
Staying Alive
1983
as Dancer
The Desperate Hour
6.0
The Desperate Hour
2022
as Heather (voice)
Grumpier Old Men
6.5
Grumpier Old Men
1995
as Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
One from the Heart
6.0
One from the Heart
1982
as Dancer (uncredited)
A Chorus Line
6.2
A Chorus Line
1985
as Bebe
Opportunity Knocks
5.7
Opportunity Knocks
1990
as Club Singer
A Gnome Named Gnorm
4.7
A Gnome Named Gnorm
1991
as Stripper
Shout
5.8
Shout
1991
as Loretta
The In Crowd
6.1
The In Crowd
1988
as Key Dancer
Sweet Jane
5.5
Sweet Jane
1998
as Alice
Faith
4.5
Faith
1990
as Audition Choreographer
California Casanova
7.0
California Casanova
1991
as Laura