Originally hailing from South Bend, IN, Michael was sought after by many colleges, but was ultimately swooned by the warm LA weather. He ended up winning 2 National Championships with UCLA under the legendary John Wooden, calling Michael the smartest player on the court ever. Falling in love with Los Angeles Michael transitioned into entertainment, starring in 7 seasons of the hit television series “Hill Street Blues”. More recently he has been exploring art, with a solo photography show which ran in Los Angeles in 2021.