Michelle Bernard

Michelle Bernard

Born: February 22, 1980
in Miami, Florida, USA
Michelle Bernard was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Being a part of Drama and Choral clubs and classes all throughout her schooling, Michelle loved to perform and started her modeling career at age 15. Doing runway and in store shows for Wet Seal, The Limited, and Express, Michelle's first taste of the business was enough to keep her focused and motivated. Any Given Sunday was the first film Michelle worked on in 1999, and she was blessed to be working opposite Al Pacino, under Oliver Stone's brilliant direction. When the movie wrapped four months later, MIchelle headed for New York to see if she could conquer the fashion industry and the entertainment world in the big city. Her journey introduced her to some incredible designers and photographers. Her study of acting lead her to work with prestigious teachers at Stella Adler and private coaching with famed Soprano's star Michael Imperioli. Through Michelle’s modeling agency and connections, led her to photo-doubling, look-a-like work, and standing-in for Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Amanda Righetti, working with famed photographers Annie Leibovitz and Robert Ashcroft, including appearances on The View. Michelle moved to California in July of 2003. She studied at Beverly Hills Playhouse under the direction of Milton Katselas, Allen Barton, and Art Cohan. She also worked with Bobbie Chance at Expressions Unlimited and continued to perfect her craft at Improv at the famed Groundlings in West Hollywood. Michelle also worked on her commercial skills at Killian's Commercial Workshop with Killian McHugh. She also worked at the famed The Second City Improv in Hollywood. Michelle is Recurring on 2 on Prime-time TV shows, and 4 Web-series on YouTube. In March of 2018, Michelle worked on her first episode of "9-1-1" for Season #1, which is on FOX produced by Ryan Murphy Productions. Michelle has since shot 10 Episodes and portrays the character "Officer Carol Branford." "9-1-1" has now become the #1 Scripted Series on TV. You can watch it on FOX on Monday nights at 800pm.

Michelle was first seen on "The Rookie" on ABC in February 2019, Executive Produced by eOne Productions and ABC/Disney by Jonathan Steinberg and Alexi Hawley, also Executive Produced and starring Nathan Fillion. Michelle plays the role of "Officer DeSantos." This show can be seen on Sunday nights on ABC at 10pm. Season 3 just wrapped shooting for the season and current episodes are airing now. In October 2018, Michelle shot a web-series, DIRT, for BRAT Productions, playing "Randi Roach," a Mob Boss, who owns is horrible & manipulative, even from her own child, "River Roach," played by Social Media Influencer and Star, Hunter Rowland! Michelle recently WON the "Silver People's Telly Award" for her portrayal of this malicious and murderous character.

Michelle shot 2 more series for BRAT as "Randi Roach": "Crown Lake," written by head scribe of "Pretty Little Liars," Sara Shepherd and "Total Eclipse," starring Social Media stars Mackenzie Ziegler and Emily Skinner. New episodes airing now. In Hollywood now for 18 years, Michelle continues to work & thrive in Hollywood. She just worked with the late Michael Kenneth Williams on an indie film, set for 2022 release. "Accept all opportunities as they come, while staying grateful and feeling blessed." ~ Michelle Bernard 🧚‍♀️

Movies for Michelle Bernard...

Breaking
Title: Breaking
Character: Barricade Cop
Released: August 25, 2022
Type: Movie
Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
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The Box
Title: The Box
Character: Marcy Whitman
Released: February 2, 2021
Type: Movie
A struggling actor is haunted by a recurring dream that he is trapped in a house surrounded by impenetrable mirrors.
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Disrupted
Title: Disrupted
Character: Cinnamon
Released: November 17, 2020
Type: Movie
An Oakland widower's thirst for justice is rekindled when a local killing is oddly similar to his wife's unsolved murder from decades ago.
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Happy Horror Days
Title: Happy Horror Days
Character: Judy (Chanukah)
Released: November 1, 2020
Type: Movie
Voices...HORRIFIC Content...Right Here In The Holiday Of Horrors.
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Surge of Dawn
Title: Surge of Dawn
Character: Miranda Wilson / Blackout
Released: August 10, 2019
Type: Movie
Cinema's first openly gay superhero Surge returns for the crossover event of the year. This time Big City's greatest hero must team up with an unlikely hero a vampire who works for GOD named Dawn. Surge and Dawn must work together to save Big City from a new villain Blackout an evil necromancer who seeks to destroy Surge and gain a seat on the Council.
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Title: The Rookie
Character: Officer DeSantos
Released: October 16, 2018
Type: TV
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
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Title: 9-1-1
Character: Officer Carol Branford
Released: January 3, 2018
Type: TV
Explore the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
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The House
Title: The House
Character: Casino Waitress (uncredited)
Released: June 29, 2017
Type: Movie
When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.
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Body High
Title: Body High
Character: Punk Bus Rider
Released: August 28, 2015
Type: Movie
A group of pot dispensary clerks run into financial trouble but a new strain of marijuana may save the day.
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Young Americans
Title: Young Americans
Character: Tori Harper
Released: March 22, 2014
Type: Movie
On the verge of aging out of foster care, seventeen year old Mercedes Harper needs money and she needs it now. She manipulates Denver Thomas, a former high school classmate (who happens to have a massive crush on her) to help her plan and execute a bank robbery.
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Title: Ironside
Character: Reporter
Released: October 2, 2013
Type: TV
In the gritty world of the NYPD, no one's tougher than Detective Robert Ironside. He and his trusted, handpicked team of specialists will do whatever it takes to solve New York's most difficult and notorious crimes - even if it means breaking the rules. As a detective, his instincts are second to none, and those around him have to stay on their toes if they want to keep up...because when his spine was shattered by a bullet two years ago, Ironside swore he'd never let a damn wheelchair slow him down.
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Any Given Sunday
Title: Any Given Sunday
Character: Player's Wife
Released: December 22, 1999
Type: Movie
A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the ageing coach to reevaluate his game plans and life. A new co-owner/president adds to the pressure of winning. The new owner must prove herself in a male dominated world.
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Title: Sex and the City
Character: Cigarette Girl
Released: June 6, 1998
Type: TV
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.