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Hello Backstory listeners! Our latest episode is with our guest, actor and writer Michael DeVorzon, who co-stars in the new movie "Deadlock", which arrives in theaters on Fri, Decemeber 3rd. Bruce Willis stars. Michael talks with us about growing up in California, the son of well known parents, and recounts a funny story meeting Sylvester Stallone after seeing Rocky. He reveals what is was like to work on the hit show "Melrose Place" first behind the scenes, and later in front of the camera, and his choice between working on a movie, or a tv show. We also chat about a variety of topics including Michael's current run of 8 movie roles in the past 2 years, how he approaches a role, and prepares for it, given the time he has. All in all its an interesting and candid interview, and Michael the gracious guest for spending time with us. We thank him for this, and look forward updating you on future projects he is involved in.
Michael's IMDB Bio:
Michael DeVorzon was born in Los Angeles. He's the son of Grammy winning and Academy Award nominated songwriter, composer Barry DeVorzon and Jelinda DeVorzon, a model and philanthropist. His paternal grandfather, Jules DeVorzon was a singer, violinist best known as a member of Rudy Vallée and the Connecticut Yankees. Michael's father is of Russian descent and his mother of English descent.
Michael started acting on the stage as a youngster and later on got a job working in production on the television show "Melrose Place." After three years in production, he started working in front of the camera.
Michael's experience covers a wide range of roles in Films, TV and Commercials.
His film credits include "Fast and Fierce: Death Race", "Her Deadly Groom", "Producer Sam", "Any Day" and the NBC movie "Submerged" which was filmed at Cinecittà studios in Rome and on location on the island of Malta.
TV credits include "Charmed", "Beverly Hills 90210", "Passions", "Son Of A Beach" and "Melrose Place"
He's also well known as the actor in the long running national commercial for "ZipRecruiter" which on YouTube alone garnered 16 million views.
DeVorzon is hard at work on the development of three feature films he co-wrote and will produce as well as a television series he co-wrote.
