Biography

Michael Needham is a stunt performer, actor, and movement specialist with over 20 years of experience in elite parkour and obstacle athletics.

A former child actor, Michael transitioned into the world of elite movement as a highlighted competitor on American Ninja Warrior seasons 4 through 7. He consistently ranked among the fastest qualifiers in the U.S. and achieved international recognition as a top finalist on Sasuke Vietnam, where he recorded the fastest overall time on Stage 1.

Michael is recognized for his work on the NBC comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, where he serves as the stunt double and lighting stand-in for Daniel Radcliffe. His technical movement and Texas Switches have been praised by series creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means, highlighting his viral car-jump sequence as a technical standout of the season.

Drawing on his years of experience as a premier parkour gym owner, Michael has now pivoted his full focus to expanding his stunt repertoire and pursuing acting roles, combining his deep technical knowledge of movement with his lifelong passion for performance.
- IMDb mini biography by: Michael Needham