Michael Hoad(II)
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Michael is a dynamic British actor, fight choreographer, and award-winning action director, born and raised in London. His passion for martial arts began in 1998, leading him to master kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Japanese jiu-jitsu, and sport karate. By age 18, he became the youngest black belt in his school's history. Michael also holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Dickie Martin of Carlson Gracie and studies Hapkido under Master Daeman Sung, a former Korean Special Forces officer.
His film career was launched in 2017 when he appeared as a Londinium Fighter in Guy Ritchie's *"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword."* Inspired by this experience, Michael transitioned into acting full-time, combining his martial arts expertise with his passion for cinema. He has played lead roles in various independent films, including *"Trophy Wife,"* where he portrayed Frank, a complex villain with a dark past. Michael's versatility shines not only in intense action roles but also in comedic performances, as demonstrated in the short "Cops".
In addition to his acting career, Michael has established himself as a skilled fight choreographer and action director. He worked on the Lionsgate film "The Gardener," starring action legends Gary Daniels and Robert Bronzi. He was also a stunt performer in the Bollywood film "Heropanti 2," working alongside superstar Tiger Shroff. Michael recently co-directed the action thriller "A Woman Scorned,* further cementing his place in the film industry.
Beyond his on-screen work, Michael is the founder of Lost Boys Films, a production company specializing in martial arts action cinema and cinematic commercials. His dedication to the craft extends to his formal education, having studied Writing & Directing at the London Film School. His short film "Insurrection" won awards for Best Action and Best Sound at the Top Indie Film Festival, while his second film "Blood Choke Retribution" won Best Action at the International Action Film Awards. Michael's journey from martial arts enthusiast to a prominent figure in the action film genre reflects his relentless pursuit of excellence and his commitment to bringing authentic, high-octane performances to the screen.
His film career was launched in 2017 when he appeared as a Londinium Fighter in Guy Ritchie's *"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword."* Inspired by this experience, Michael transitioned into acting full-time, combining his martial arts expertise with his passion for cinema. He has played lead roles in various independent films, including *"Trophy Wife,"* where he portrayed Frank, a complex villain with a dark past. Michael's versatility shines not only in intense action roles but also in comedic performances, as demonstrated in the short "Cops".
In addition to his acting career, Michael has established himself as a skilled fight choreographer and action director. He worked on the Lionsgate film "The Gardener," starring action legends Gary Daniels and Robert Bronzi. He was also a stunt performer in the Bollywood film "Heropanti 2," working alongside superstar Tiger Shroff. Michael recently co-directed the action thriller "A Woman Scorned,* further cementing his place in the film industry.
Beyond his on-screen work, Michael is the founder of Lost Boys Films, a production company specializing in martial arts action cinema and cinematic commercials. His dedication to the craft extends to his formal education, having studied Writing & Directing at the London Film School. His short film "Insurrection" won awards for Best Action and Best Sound at the Top Indie Film Festival, while his second film "Blood Choke Retribution" won Best Action at the International Action Film Awards. Michael's journey from martial arts enthusiast to a prominent figure in the action film genre reflects his relentless pursuit of excellence and his commitment to bringing authentic, high-octane performances to the screen.
