
Michael Joseph Pierce
Acting
Michael Joseph Pierce is a 2nd generation San Diegan and has lived his entire life in Southern California. During part of his youth he studied and worked with Marie Hitchcock who was known as the San Diego Puppet Lady, in which the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in Balboa Park was named after. He also spent many years studying the art of magic and performing magic shows in San Diego. He attended Santana High School and while there, studied and performed theater and also competed in Speech and Debate tournaments. After High School he studied at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. His roles in Television started with appearances on the Soap Opera 'General Hospital' in the 1980's as a dancer in the disco during the Luke and Laura disco story line. His theater resume spans over many years beginning with the San Diego Repertory Theater in 'Mother Courage' with Whoopi Goldberg. He continues acting in local theater today. For over Twenty Five years Michael has been in a management capacity in the Retail Industry in Global Operations, Vice President or Director Roles, and has worked for companies such as Rand McNally, No Fear and LEGO toy Stores but remains active in acting appearing in commercials, TV shows and Films.
Known for
2025A Lion's Game
Alejandro Vargas
2025The Demon Car of Proctor Valley Road
Erica's Father
2024Unfrosted
General Mills
2023Year of the Rat
Mark
2023The Saint of Second Chances
Bard's Room Associate
2022Dognapped: Hound for the Holidays
Griffin
1987Happy Hour
Liquor Store Patron (uncredited)
1985My Man Adam
Student
1982The First Time
Teenager

La Oportunidad
USC Dad (as Michael Pierce)