Michael was born in Elmira, New York. He studied with the legendary acting teacher, Stella Adler, for 3 years and also with Mario Siletti at The National Shakespeare Company. Married director, Roger Stigliano, on June 20, 2008, after 27 years together. They have two daughters, Zoe, born 2000 and Stella, born 2004 and a son, Dexter, born 2008.