
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
October 4, 1964 (61 years old)
California, USA
Also Known As
- Michelle Johnson
- Michelle Johnston Sellers
Michelle Johnston
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting

The Desperate Hour
2022

Palm Springs
2020

Southpaw
2015

Hell's Kitchen
2005

Chicago
2002

American Dreams
2002

The Replacements
2000

Sweet Jane
1998

Grumpier Old Men
1995

Showgirls
1995

Shout
1991

A Gnome Named Gnorm
1991

Dick Tracy
1990

Opportunity Knocks
1990

The In Crowd
1988

A Chorus Line
1985

Staying Alive
1983

One from the Heart
1982
Crew

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Director, Writer
2021

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Producer, Choreographer, Writer, Director
2019

Blurt!
Director
2018

A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
Director, Producer
2016

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
Choreographer, Executive Producer
2011

Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
Choreographer
2011

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Choreographer
2008

Another Cinderella Story
Choreographer
2008

The Break-Up
Choreographer
2006

The Odd Couple II
Choreographer
1998

Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
Choreographer
1993




