The Actors Safehouse

Michael Merton

Michael Merton has been a working actor for nearly thirty years. He has appeared on such television shows as Last Man Standing, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Criminal Minds, Two and a Half Men, Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous, and many more. Michael is also an accomplished writer of television animation, with two Emmy Award nominations to his credit. For a full list of Michael's industry credits, visit The Internet Movie Database.

Coaching for auditions and other performance projects is available. Sessions are held at Michael Merton's home studio in North Hills.

"The Actors Safehouse has not only given me adjustments but tools that let me walk away from auditions feeling totally professional."
- David St. James
1600 Penn, Community, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, iCarly

"It's a great place to learn if you are new and also if you have been around for a while..."
- Dagney Kerr
Ben & Kate, Strawberry Summer, Pretty Little Liars

"With Michael’s expert direction and tweaking, I am bringing my “performance” into a much more real place…and enjoying it more."
- Suzanne Altfeld
Conan, General Hospital, The Jon Hovac Story, Repo Man

"Michael has an outstanding way of teaching and not just talking."
- Andrea Anderson
Arrested Development, Got Home Alive, Southern dysComfort

"If you're looking to sharpen the weapons in your acting arsenal, look no further than the Actors Safehouse."
- Eric Radic
Walking in Circles, Clownvis Time, The Binds That Tie Us