Michael J. Willett Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Michael J. Willett is an American actor and musician who has played Lionel Trane in the comedy-drama series United States of Tara, Tanner in the teen comedy film G.B.F., Shane Harvey in the MTV romantic comedy seriesFaking It, Cole Evans in the anthology dramedy seriesDolly Partons Heartstrings, Billy in the family fantasy drama seriesJoan of

Michael J. Willett Quick Info
Height5 ft 7½ in
Weight67 kg
Date of BirthSeptember 11, 1989
Zodiac SignVirgo
Eye ColorDark Brown

Michael J. Willett is an American actor and musician who has played Lionel Trane in the comedy-drama series United States of Tara, Tanner in the teen comedy film G.B.F., Shane Harvey in the MTV romantic comedy series Faking It, Cole Evans in the anthology dramedy series Dolly Parton‘s Heartstrings, Billy in the family fantasy drama series Joan of Arcadia, Aaron in the CBS police procedural drama series Without a Trace, and Joe Daniels in the sitcom Blue Mountain State.

Born Name

Michael James Mansel Willett

Nick Name

Michael

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Fresno, California, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Education

Michael went to Clovis West High School in Fresno, California.

Occupation

Actor, Singer, Musician

Family

  • Others – Joseph/Joe Mansel Willett (Paternal Grandfather), Florita Agsalud (Paternal Grandmother), Ivear Jay Farris (Maternal Grandfather), Alice Jane Silvis (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Michael J. Willett has been repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Genre

Pop, classic/glam rock

Instruments

Vocals

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 7½ in or 171 cm

Weight

67 kg or 148 pounds

Race / Ethnicity

Mixed (Asian and White)

Michael J. Willett is of Filipino, English, German, Scottish, and Irish descent.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Gay

Distinctive Features

Outgoing and talkative

Michael J. Willett shirtless body

Brand Endorsements

To his credit, there is a Little Debbie commercial where he sang The Temptations’ “My Girl” song.

Best Known For

Playing a gay character Tanner in G.B.F. in 2013, and as Shane Harvey in the MTV’s romantic comedy series Faking It.

As Singer

As a singer, he has performed covers of various songs such as mashup of Lana Del Rey‘s Summertime Sadness and Imagine Dragons’ Radioactive, Natasha Bedingfield‘s Strip Me, etc.

For his album “Diapason,” he has also performed some original songs like In Love Alone, Burning Desire, Started Over, etc. He has described his album as the “full, rich, melodious outpouring of sound. That is exactly how I describe what I do”.

First Film

In 2013, Michael starred in his debut teen comedy film G.B.F. (Gay Best Friend) for his role of Tanner.

First TV Show

In 2004, Michael played the role of Billy in the CBS fantasy/family drama series Joan of Arcadia in just 1 episode.

Personal Trainer

Michael does not play many sports. But, he likes to go for an exercise session three to five times a week.

Michael pays a visit to the gym apart from strolling his dog Little Dude.

Michael J. Willett at LOGO Trailblazer Honors in 2015

Michael J. Willett Facts

  • Since childhood, Michael has been a very open, outgoing, and talkative person.
  • Michael considers himself as a singer first and actor second.
  • His career started in 2002 at the age of 13.
  • He is openly gay.
  • Michael has a dog named, Little Dude.
  • Michael supports several organizations such as K-9 Companions and AIDS/LifeCycle.
  • Michael’s style icons are David Bowie and Gwen Stefani.
  • When in school, he was more of an introvert.
  • Joseph Gordon Levitt is his actor role model.
  • He came out as gay at the age of 13 but dated both genders.
  • In the past, he also had a pet fish named, Frederico, or Freddie.
  • He is a closet puppet freak.
  • He was once asked about playing gay characters in multiple roles to which Willett responded, “I want to play all different kinds of people; gay or straight. For example, when you go in to play a serial killer, you don’t question if it meets your physical or moral standards. You disregard that and play the character. I didn’t question it [accepting the G.B.F role]. I want to play all different kinds of characters and hope to continue to do so.”

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