Julie Michaels is the name of an actress, stunt double and coordinator, who came into the limelight after appeared as Denise in the action thriller film Road House in 1989.
Wiki/Bio
Julie was born in Northwestern, Washington D.C. USA. She is an American by her nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Although she did not disclose any details about her infancy, nor disclosed whether she has siblings or not, and details about her high school education. She did her college studies at the University of Washington.
Her parent’s names Juan Manuel and Julie Doreen. She became a member of the gymnastics team of her college and became interested in martial arts, and so went to Asia where she trained under Sensei Benny Urquidez. At the age of 16, Julie participated in Huskies’ NCAA Division-I Gymnastics Team, which builds stunts.
Julie Michaels Age
When it comes to celebrities and their personal affairs, no doubt, the fans are always curious to know about all the small things. In this case, people are want to know how old was Julie Michaels? She celebrates her birthday on 20th July and she was born in 1970, in Northwestern, Washington D.C., in the United States of America. As per wiki, she is now 51 years old.
Early Career
The opportunity touch the feet accidentally when she met producer and actor Joel Silver. Silver offered her immediately for the movie Road House as Denise, a seductress to Patrick Swayze and for which she received positive critiques. After receiving unexpected success from her debut, Julie continued her acting career and reached stardom in the next few years.
In 1991, she became part of one of the most action films Point Break, where she appeared as Freight Train. Later she appeared as Susan in the horror film Witchboard 2 in 1993. Throughout the ‘90s, enjoyed success featuring in such TV series and films as Baywatch (1995-1998), A Time to Revenge, and House of Frankenstein both in 1997.
However, she would only feature in guest roles in several TV series and had other minor roles in films. Only a couple of roles stand out, such as in Ghost Whisperer in 2006, then as Naran Anie in the film The Legends of Nethiah. She most recently featured in the TV series SEAL Team and appeared in the short film The Biggest Elephant.
Career as Stunt Double and Coordinator
Apart from being good at acting, she is also good at martial arts, which led her to start working as a stunt double and co-ordinator in the film industry. She kicks out her stunt career in the early ‘90s through the work on such films as Last Exit to Earth, Double Tap, Most Wanted, and Titanic, which released in 1997.
After working in these successful films, she continued her journey through working in a couple of movies such as The Scorpion King in 2002 and Domino in 2005. In addition, she has turned to TV series through the worked Ghost Whisperer and then in 2012 and 2013 on the TV series The Newsroom. In 2014, she worked as a stunt coordinator in the Tv series Matador. Recently, she has worked on How to Get Away with Murder, and the Virgin and SEAL Team.
Julie Michaels Net Worth
Being a part of one of the most popular industries, she has become quite successful both on-screen and behind the scenes, amassing over 30 credits as an actress and more than 40 as a stunt-woman. Julie has worked with many prominent directors like James Cameron. She has earned the Prime-Time Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy or Variety Show. Julie age 48, was the first woman to get the nominee in this category. Furthermore, she has also pursued modeling and participated in the Miss America pageant.
As per several resources, her estimated net worth around $2 million as of early 2021, which is pretty much. However, it wouldn’t be wrong to claim that he enjoys a luxurious living. As she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase. Her appearance in several Tv series and posing in front of the camera helped her accumulate fans as well as income.
Julie Michaels Personal Life: Husband
The 51 years old actress is married to Hollywood stuntman Peewee Piemonte since 1993. Peewee is better known for his work on Southland and Jane The Virgin. Reportedly, the couple met for the first time for professional purposes at the set of Jason Goes To Hell. However, they have never highlighted or flaunted their relationship. The couple always maintains a low-key life.
Currently, Peewee and Julie are coordinating together in many television shows and features working in their own company. It seems that their married life is running smoothly. Apart from that, she is not rumored to have other love relationships with any rumored boyfriends.
6 Facts On Julie Michaels That Might Surprise You!
- She stands at the height of 1.67m(5 ft 5 in) and her body weight is 55 kg.
- Julie was an NCAA Gymnast. Back in her 16th, Julie participated in some well-known gymnast competitions such as Huskies Division-1.
- Julie’s acting career started accidentally, she met actor and producer, Joel Silver who offered her the character of Denise in the movie Roadhouse, opposite Patrick Swayze.
- She rose to the pinnacle of recognition and success when she garnered the nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination.
- Julie was also the nominee for Screen Actors Guild Award, 2011.
- She has also pursued modeling and participated in the Miss America pageant.
