Michael Ehlers(I)

Michael Ehlers is a Chicago-based actor known for his work in Chicago P.D. (NBC) and the Netflix anthology series Monster: The Ed Gein Story. His film credits include A Demon Within and Just Like a Woman. A veteran of the stage, Michael has appeared in Broadway and international touring productions of Cats, Evita, Chess, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to name a few. He has performed in countless regional productions, most notably as Wilbur in Hairspray, Herbie in Gypsy and most recently The Importance of Being Earnest. His dramatic range was further cemented in the Pulitzer-winning Side Man, where critics described his performance as having a "Zen-like luminosity" and being "devastatingly reduced." Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones has lauded the "honesty" of Michael’s understated performances, noting his ability to create characters that are profoundly believable and grounded. This extensive stage background provides him with a rigorous physical and vocal discipline-a technical foundation that allows him to navigate seamlessly between expansive live productions and the nuanced, intimate demands of the screen.