Michael Woolson is an American acting coach, author, director, and founder of the Michael Woolson Studio in Los Angeles, California.
After spending ten years as a working actor, Michael Woolson began his career as an acting coach in 1999 when he began teaching at the Larry Moss Studio. In 2001, Woolson built and founded the Michael Woolson Studio just outside Beverly Hills where he and his staff conduct classes, as well as produce and direct theatrical productions. He has become one of the most prominent and respected acting coaches in Los Angeles having worked with a number of Academy Award nominees and winners, including 2023 Golden Globe Winners, Austin Butler (âÂÂElivsâÂÂ) & Evan Peters (âÂÂDahmer-Monster: The Jerffery Dahmer StoryâÂÂ). He is recognized for his unique ability to cultivate depth and authenticity from his students in an environment that is nurturing and inspiring.
Michael has published two books on acting: The Work of an Actor, an in depth guide in which he details acting techniques, and Emotion on Demand: An ActorâÂÂs Workbook for Mastering Emotional Triggers, a workbook that guides actors through exercises to achieve greater emotional connectivity.
Michael Woolson has coached several notable performers, from talented up-and-comers to award-winning actors. Some examples include the following: