Michael was born in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland on 11th December 1978. He is an accomplished actor of stage, টেলিভিশন and screen.

His film credits include :

Straydogs (1999)
Whatever happened to Harold Smith ? (1999)
Angela's Ashes (1999)
Cowboy's and দেবদূত (2003)

TV Credits :

Dream Team (1997/8)
Dunkirk (2004)
Omagh (2004)
Shameless (2007-09)
Outcasts (2011)

Michael was nominated for Best Performance in an International Film and AFLS award for British Newcomer of the বছর for his role in Angela's Ashes. He won Best Actor from the Dallas OUT TAKES for his role in Cowboys and Angels.