Michael Knese - Actor

Michael Knese Actor

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Overview

Personal details

Age range45 - 65 Born1967, Augusta, Georgia, United States of America Vocal pitch / Dubbing voiceBaritone Nationality United States of America Possible accommodation Berlin - Berlin (Germany) Real nameMichael Knese

Appearance

Ethnic types Middle Europe Colour of eyesBlue/grey Colour of hairBlonde Hair stylecurly short Height185 cm BuildAthletic Weight96 kg TattooYes, invisible PiercingYes, invisible

Languages

Englishmother tongue English – Americanmother tongue English – Britishmother tongue Germanfluent

Accents

Americannative accent American Midwestnative accent American Southern Statesvery good American Western Statesvery good

Singing

A Cappellavery good Balladvery good Bluesvery good Choral Singingvery good Countryvery good Funkvery good Gospelvery good Jazzvery good Musicalvery good Popvery good Rockvery good Stage singingvery good Swingvery good Cabaretgood Chansongood Classicalgood Folkgood Operagood Operettagood Punkgood Art Songbasic Hip hop/rapbasic Modernbasic Pop songbasic Rapbasic Salsabasic Traditional folkbasic Yodellingbasic

Dance

Musicalvery good Stage dancevery good Ballroomgood Burlesquegood Choreographygood Dance improvisationgood Dance theatregood Dance traininggood Free dancegood Jazz dancegood Tap dancegood Afrobasic Balletbasic Ballroombasic Cha cha chabasic Charlestonbasic Classicalbasic Country dancebasic Dance competitionbasic Discobasic Flamencobasic Foxtrotbasic Funkybasic Jivebasic Latin American dancebasic Lindy hopbasic Line dancingbasic Merenguebasic Quick stepbasic Rock 'n' rollbasic Rumbabasic Salsabasic Sambabasic Standard dancebasic Tangobasic

Musical instruments

Bassgood Bass guitargood Contrabassgood Electric guitargood Guitargood Harmonicagood Keyboardsgood Percussiongood Pianogood Ukulelegood Accordionbasic Bongo drumsbasic Cajónbasic

Sports

American Footballvery good Gymvery good Horseback Ridingvery good Motorbikingvery good Roller Bladingvery good Stage fightingvery good Weightsvery good Archerygood Baseballgood Basketballgood Bowlinggood Fencinggood Jugglinggood Motocrossgood Mountain Bikinggood Rollerskatinggood Sword Fightinggood Volleyballgood Water Skiinggood Camel Ridingbasic Ice Skatingbasic Joggingbasic Martial Artsbasic Shootingbasic Skateboardingbasic Skiingbasic Snowboardingbasic Table Tennisbasic Tennisbasic Trampolinebasic Yogabasic

Other Skills

Artistic Director Composer Dance Teacher Director Pantomime Stunts Workshop Director

Driving licences / Other permits

Driver’s licence car Driver’s licence motorbike Driver’s licence scooter

Training

Singing - Drew Pulver, Duisburg, DE & USA

1997 - 1998

Singing - Pitt Wudtke, Deutsche Oper / Berliner Ensemble, Berlin

1996 - 1998

Acting - Richard Sabellico, NYC, USA

1991 - 1992

Scholarship at Broadway Dance Center, NYC, USA

1990 - 1992

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA

1986 - 1989

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

1985 - 1986

Lafayette high School, St. Louis, MO, USA

1982 - 1985

CV

CV - Television & Streaming

2013 - 2014

Die Beste Hamburger der Hauptstadt Kabel1 / Red Banana TV GmbH Television series Comedy, Educational, Other

Sinje SeelerDirected by

JuristEnsemble Leading Part

2013

Partitur des Todes ZDF & Akzente Film Television film Action, Drama, Mystery

Lancelot von NasoDirected by

SicherheitsbeamterSupporting Actor

1996

Hoppe, Hoppe Reiter Four Roses Prod GmbH / Polydor / Klaus & Klaus Absurd theatre, Cartoon, Comedy, Farce, Other

- 0 -Directed by

Der ReiterGuest Role

CV - Film

2015

The Hitman - Agent 47 Daybreak Films / Giant Pictures Feature film (cinema) Action

Aleksander BachDirected by

Embassy marine #2Supporting Actor

2014

The Monuments Men Smoke House & Studio Babelsberg Feature film (cinema) Action, Adventure, Comedy, Period drama, War

George ClooneyDirected by

US SoldatSupporting Actor

2014

L´amour sauvage Independant Short film Adventure, Drama

Lior ShamrizDirected by

Prison GuardSupporting Actor

2014

Parousia Jack Holden Short film Mystery, Thriller

Jack HoldenDirected by

Michael NolanLead

2013

The Congress Entre Chien et Loup, Liverpool Feature film (cinema) Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

Ari FolmanDirected by

mehrere Stimmen für Zeichentrick-SzenenSpeaker/narrator

2012

Die vierte Macht UFA Cinema / Seven Pictures Feature film (cinema) Action, Adventure, Thriller

Dennis GanselDirected by

BodyguardSupporting Actor

2000

Das Meer und die Dunkelheit Fine Entertainment GmbH, Berlin Short film Drama

Arno GroßDirected by

Dr. William ScottSupporting Actor

1997

Grenzengänger Fine Entertainment GmbH, Berlin Short film Action, Crime, Gangster

Arno GroßDirected by

DudeLead

1998

Porn Free Sophisticated Art, Berlin Short film Comedy, Erotic, Satire

Leon IlsenDirected by

Bruce WellerLead

CV - Theatre

2024 - 2025

TUI Cruises / Mein Schiff TUI Cruises / Mein Schiff Comedy, Concert, Family, Musical, Other, Variety show

TUI Cruises / Mein SchiffDirected by

Solo Male VocalistEnsemble Leading Part

2024 - 2024

Der Ölprinz Pullman City Bayern (Eging am See) Theatre Action, Adventure, Family, Period drama, Western

Mike DietrichDirected by

Lead

2023 - 2024

ALADIN - das Musical Theater Liberi, Bochum Musical Theatre Family, Kids' production, Musical

Carolin PommertDirected by

Ensemble Leading Part

2022 - 2022

TUI Cruises / Mein Schiff TUI Cruises, Berlin & seachefs, Zypern Theatre Other

Tui Cruises, Berlin / Guest ArtistsDirected by

Production SuervisorDirector

2021 - 2022

Production Supervisor TUI Cruises / Mein Schiff Variety show Cabaret, Comedy, Concert, Monologue, Musical, Opera, Other, Theatrical comedy, Variety show

TUI Cruises - BerlinDirected by

Other

2011 - 2012

BEN HUR LIVE Art Concerts GmbH, Berg, DE Action, Adventure, Family, Other

Philip Wm. McKinleyDirected by

Messala / 2nd Judah Ben HurLead

2019 - 2019

Schwarzwaldmädel im Saturday Night Fever Scala Kultur Sommertheater, Ludwigsburg, DE Theatre Comedy, Theatrical comedy

Peter KratzDirected by

Music Supervisor / Vocal CoachOther

2014 - 2020

TUI Cruises / Mein Schiff TUI Cruises, Berlin & seachefs, Zypern Musical Theatre Concert, Family, Monologue, Musical, Other, Theatrical comedy, Variety show

Arthur CastroDirected by

Musical Leader / Singer / Direction / ChoreographyOther

2004

CATS on Tour Stage Entertainment, Hamburg Family, Musical

Chrissey CartwrightDirected by

Munkustrap / Rum Tum Tugger / Gus / Alt DeuteronimusEnsemble Leading Part

2012

Friedrich - Mythos und Tragödie Spotlight Musicals GmbH, Metropolishalle, Potsdam Musical Drama, Musical, Period drama, Tragedy

Holger HauerDirected by

EnsembleMember of Ensemble

2009 - 2010

BEN HUR LIVE New Arts Concerts GmbH Other Action, Adventure, Family, Other, Period drama

Philip Wm McKinleyDirected by

Messala / 2nd Judah Ben HurLead

1989 - 1990

Pieces of Eight Holland America Cruise Lines & Fiesta Fantastica, USA Family, Musical

Jack EddelmanDirected by

Sänger / Tänzer / Dance Capt. / Col Mgr.Ensemble Leading Part

2010 - 2011

Eine musikalische Weihnachtsmarkt EuropaPark Freizeit- und Famielienpark Mack KG, Rust Musical Theatre Family, Musical

Ulrich GrawunderDirected by

Mann - SängerEnsemble Leading Part

2010

An English Love EuropaPark Freizeit- und Familienpark Mack KG, Rust Musical Theatre Family, Musical

Ulrich GrawunderDirected by

Mann - SängerEnsemble Leading Part

2007

The Rocky Horror Show Theater Dortmund Musical Comedy, Erotic, Musical

Ana Christine HaffterDirected by

RockyOngoing Supporting Actor

2006

Hair Oper Leipzig Musical Musical

Ana Christine HaffterDirected by

Woof / ChoreographEnsemble Leading Part

2005 - 2006

Ludwig2 Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein GmbH, Füssen Musical Musical

Conal MorrisonDirected by

Luitpold / Adler / EnsembleMember of Ensemble

2004 - 2007

The Rocky Horror Show Musikalische Komödie, Leipzig Musical Comedy, Erotic, Musical

Ana Christine HaffterDirected by

Rocky / Sound DesignOngoing Supporting Actor

2002 - 2004

CATS Stage Holding, Musical Theater am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Musical

Trevor Nunn / Chrissie CartwrightDirected by

Munkustrap / Rum Tum Tugger / Gus / Alt DeuteronimusEnsemble Leading Part

2001 - 2002

Falco Meets Amadeus Theater des Westens, Berlin Musical Musical

Elmar OttenthalDirected by

Johnny (Klein) ZuwegerOngoing Supporting Actor

2000

Killer Joe Out To Lunch, Berlin Theatre Drama

Simon NewbyDirected by

Bühnenkampf Choreograf / Sound DesignOther

2000

Kvetch Out To Lunch, Berlin Theatre Comedy, Theatrical comedy

Simon NewbyDirected by

Sound Design / ChoreographerOther

2000

Road To Nirvana Friends of Italian Opera, Berlin Theatre Comedy, Theatrical comedy

Nancy BishopDirected by

Sound Design-SupervisorOther

1999

All In The Timing Friends of Italian Opera, Berlin Theatre Comedy, Theatrical comedy

Simon NewbyDirected by

Ensemble Leading Part

1999

A Christmas Carol Berliner Dom Monologue Drama, Family, Kids' production, Monologue

Tamara PageDirected by

Alle Rollen beim LesungSpeaker/narrator

1998 - 1999

Der Herr der Ringe Fantasy Musical Production GmbH & Co. Berlin Musical Adventure, Fantasy, Musical

Bernd StrombergerDirected by

Grosse Ork / BardEnsemble Leading Part

1997 - 1998

Les Misérables Stella Musical Produduktions GmbH Musical Drama, Musical, Tragedy

John Ciard / Ken CaswellDirected by

JavertEnsemble Leading Part

1996

I'll Be Back Before Midnight The Hamburg Players e.V., Hamburg Theatre Mystery, Thriller

Graham C. WilliamsDirected by

Bühnenkampf-ChoreografOther

1993 - 1996

CATS Stella Musical Produktions GmbH, Hamburg Operettenhaus Musical Musical

Trevor Nunn / David TaylorDirected by

Munkustrap / Rum Tum TuggerEnsemble Leading Part

1992 - 1993

Annie Get Your Gun Trans World Theatre, USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

-Directed by

Frank Butler U/S - EnsembleEnsemble Leading Part

1991 - 1992

Kiss Me, Kate Music Theatre Advancement Group, USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

Richard SabellicoDirected by

Harrison HowellEnsemble Leading Part

1990 - 1991

Hello Dolly! (starring Mimi Hines) National Touring Musicals, USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

Jeffrey B. MossDirected by

Cornelius HacklLead

1989

My One and Only The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Member of Ensemble

1989

A Disney Spectacular Erich Kunzel & the Cincinnati Pops Other Concert, Family

Erich KunzelDirected by

Choreograf / Featured Chor-PerformerOther

1989

The King and I The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Member of Ensemble

1989

Baby The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Member of Ensemble

1989

Hello, Dolly! The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Member of Ensemble

1988

Cinderella The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Theatre Family, Kids' production

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Ugly Step-SisterEnsemble Leading Part

1988

The Wizard of Oz The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Theatre Family, Kids' production

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Tin ManEnsemble Leading Part

1988

The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Dance Capt.Member of Ensemble

1988

Sugar Babies The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Dance Capt.Member of Ensemble

1988

Little Me The little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Patrick Dennis / Dance Capt.Ensemble Leading Part

1988

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Levi / Dance Capt.Ensemble Leading Part

1988

42nd Street The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill. USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Pat Denning / Dance Capt.Ensemble Leading Part

1988

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers The Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Ill., USA Musical Theatre Family, Musical

M. Seth ReinesDirected by

Frank / Dance Capt.Ensemble Leading Part

1988 - 1989

Mass - Leonard Bernstein Indiana University Opera Theater / Tanglewood Music Center Opera Concert, Opera

Jack EddlemanDirected by

AcolyteMember of Ensemble

CV - Commercials

2007 - 2008

Delango Language Shorts Red Banana Productions Educational

Henning MalzDirected by

der MannSupporting Lead

CV - Audio

2006

Berlin Olympia Stadion - Info Box Zerr Hapke Architekten GbR Educational, Informative, Period drama

Zerr Hapke Architekten GbRDirected by

Speaker/narrator

2006

Podcast Opera Experimental, Opera, Other

Justin LepanyDirected by

SingerOther

1989

A Disney Spectacular Erich Kunzel & Cincinnati Pops Orch + Telarc, USA Choir Family

Erich KunzelDirected by

EnsembleOther

CV - Other

2012 - 2013

Teatro Colombino Teatro Colombino, Freiburg Other Cabaret, Comedy, Other, Variety show

-Directed by

Singende KellnerOther

2012

Inquisitor Weehawk - The Art of Action Circus Action, Adventure, Family, Other, Period drama

Peter SchneiderDirected by

Heinrich v. Sayn / Music Supervisor & KomponistOther

2008 - 2009

Palazzo - Concerto für Ente, Salbei und Chili Schokolade Hanz-Peter Wodarz, Berlin Cabaret, Comedy, Other, Variety show

-Directed by

Singende Kellner / MusikerOther

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