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Michael Cortez

Michael Cortez

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Michael Cortez was born in 1978 on Chicago's Southeast side. His passion for acting was ignited in high school when he played Chino in West Side Story, setting the course for his lifelong dedication to the craft. Early in his career, he performed with various theater groups on Chicago's South Side and honed his skills through independent evening studies at ActOne studios downtown.

In 2001, Michael launched his film career with his first leading role as Angel in the independent feature On the Downlow, which earned prestigious awards in New York and Los Angeles. He portrayed a Southside Chicago gang member struggling with his sexuality with great skill.

In 2005, he moved to New York City after being accepted to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Michael has appeared across the country in regional theatre, participated in New York's Fringe Festival, and performed off-Broadway. Seeking to advance his film and television career, he relocated to Los Angeles in 2013. Currently represented by Tiffin Creative Talent, he continues to secure roles in film and TV.

Michael is recognized for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles, bringing exceptional sensitivity and depth to every character. He feels grateful for the many opportunities that have allowed him to pursue his passion.

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Filmography

Actor

28

Type

Year

Echoes of Tomorrow Poster

Echoes of Tomorrow Feature Film2026Jerome

Wild Rose Poster

Wild Rose TV Series2026Detective Lopez

City of Love Poster

City of Love Feature Film2023Inspector Ramírez

No Experience Necessary Poster

No Experience Necessary Mini-Series2023Michael

The Devil You Know Poster

The Devil You Know Feature Film2022Uniform Officer

Killer Grades Poster

Killer Grades TV Movie2021Kerri's Dad

Reklaw Short Film2021Clifton

Ripple Effect Poster

Ripple Effect Short Film2021Rafi

Drunk Detective Poster

Drunk Detective Short Film2020Drunk Detective

The Aspirant Poster

The Aspirant Short Film2020Jerome

The Education of a Negro Poster

The Education of a Negro Feature Film2019Twin Cities District Attorney

Blue Ribbons Poster

Blue Ribbons Short Film2018Doctor Panagagos

Glory Days: The Musical Poster

Glory Days: The Musical Short Film2018Professor Heston

Harlem Short Film2018Brucey

Last Summer Poster

Last Summer Short Film2018Teacher

Dead of Night Poster

Dead of Night Short Film2017Dean

Ex-Lion Tamer Poster

Ex-Lion Tamer Short Film2017Brucey

Awesometown Poster

Awesometown Feature Film2015Jackson Five Jones

Day of the Mummy Poster

Day of the Mummy Feature Film2014Hassan

Speak No Evil Poster

Speak No Evil Feature Film2013Dr. James

King's Man Poster

King's Man Feature Film2010Mario

Stalking Felicia Day: Part 1 Video2010Vince Sardo

Stalking Felicia Day: Part 2 Video2010Vince Sardo

Stalking Felicia Day: Part Three Video2010Vince Sardo

Criminal Minds Poster

Criminal Minds TV Series2005Howard Olsen

On the Downlow Poster

On the Downlow Feature Film2004Angel

Once Upon a Time in the Hood Poster

Once Upon a Time in the Hood Feature Film2004Lucky

H.O.P.E TV SeriesCarl

Art Department

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On the Downlow Poster

On the Downlow Feature Film2004

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On the Downlow Poster

On the Downlow Feature Film2004

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