Michael Johnston
Biography
Michael Johnston is an American actor born on February 22, 1996, in New Britain, Connecticut. He was raised in rural North Carolina and began his career by pursuing a teenage interest in voice acting within a home studio before relocating to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry. Johnston is recognized for his contributions to film, television, and voice acting for animation and video games. He maintains a professional presence in the industry with credits spanning various media formats. His work has been documented across multiple databases, highlighting his transition from early voice work to prominent roles in both independent and major studio productions.
Career overview
Michael Johnston is best known for his portrayal of the supporting character Corey Bryant in the MTV series Teen Wolf. His television credits also include an appearance in the series Supergirl. In addition to his work on screen, Johnston has established a career as a voice actor, providing performances for various animation projects and video games. His early professional experience was rooted in his passion for voice work, which served as the foundation for his later move into live-action acting roles.
In film, Johnston starred in the indie production Slash, released in 2016. More recently, he took on a starring role as Baron Bear Bailey in the horror film Obsession, a 2025 production from Focus Features and Blumhouse. The film Obsession premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim. Johnston continues to build his professional portfolio through diverse roles across film and television, maintaining a career that balances independent cinema with larger studio projects.
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- Obsession (2026) as Bear
- The Paper Bear (2025)
- X-Men '97 (2024) as Nathan (voice)
- Endangered Species (2021) as Noah Halsey
- Drama Drama (2021) as Chad
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Sam Drayton
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Watson
- Valt the Wonder Deer (2016) as Valt (voice)
- Bornless Ones (2016) as Zach
- Slash (2016) as Neil
- Supergirl (2015) as Adam / Subject 0331
- Teen Wolf (2011) as Corey Bryant