Biography

Michael Madison studied acting at Playhouse West in North Hollywood and private lessons by Diane Venora.

Moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Texas Tech University. His first job was working as a temp for a Giant Screen/Imax Theater development company. It was there that Michael met his future producing partner. An incredible opportunity arose and they produced their first film, NSYNC Bigger Than Live, an IMAX/Giant Screen concert film. This led to the formation of Nelson Madison Films. Where Michael writes, directs, edits, and acts.

Shortly afterwards he began studying acting at Playhouse West, a prestigious acting studio founded by Jeff Goldblum and Robert Carnegie. Acting teachers included Mark Pelligrino, Eric Edwards, Sean Barnes and Chris Liebe. Prominent alumni include James Franco, Scott Caan, Ashley Judd, and Mark Pelligrino.

Michael's directorial debut was "Shifted", a SAG feature length crime drama which played at film festivals. He played the lead role along side Jeris Lee Poindexter, Frankie Ray, Jill Wagner, and Vanessa Johannson.

Latest feature film, "Delivered" recently debuted on iTunes, Amazon VOD, Google Play and M-Go. This SAG film has received critical notice from the industry because of its innovative use of technology to produce a great story with a very efficient work flow. CNN film critic, Nick Nicholson says, "Delivered is a damn good film." "Michael Madison's performance was epic." "Madison is very believable in his role and will make you root for him along the way." "I was simply amazed by the story arcs." The film won Special Jury Award at Worldfest.

Michael also directed, edited and acted in six national commercials for Vehix.com

Indie Rights, the distribution arm of Nelson Madison Films is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in digital distribution. Their library of films can be found on iTunes, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Playstation, SnagFilms, GooglePlay, M-Go YouTube Movie Rentals, cable VOD and the Discovery Channel.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous