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Hi, I’m Michael Dufays, a CAEA/ACTRA performer with a broad background in film, television, and theatre. I’ve worked as an actor and stunt professional on projects ranging from genre television to indie features, and I’ve also directed stunts on select productions, bringing precision, safety, and a collaborative spirit to the set.
Away from the camera, I stay engaged with the acting community through RiotAct, the Actor’s Support Group, and ongoing training in stage combat, Meisner technique, and voice work. I’m fluent in English with a wide range of dialect capabilities, and I enjoy mentoring others while delivering engaging storytelling for audiences.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Voice over artist at McDonalds Canada
January 5, 2014 - January 5, 2014Education
Diploma program at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy
September 5, 1992 - June 24, 1994Acting Performance Training, w two years of staged combat.
Theatre Studies Graduate at AMDA - The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Graduate at Citadel Professional Training Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Meisner Training - Private Meisner at Meisner Plus - Jim Bonney
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026National Voice Intensive at David Smuckler, Judith Koltai, Cindy Block
January 1, 2011 - January 6, 2026Stage Combat Apprenticeship at Simon Fon/ Steve Wilsher
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026The American Musical and Dramatic Academy NY Theatre Studies – Graduate at AMDA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Meisner training (2-year private Meisner) at Meisner training, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Citadel Professional Training Program at Citadel Theatre
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026The American Musical and Dramatic Academy NY (AMDA) Theatre Studies Graduate at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Qualifications
Canada Arts Council Grant
January 1, 2002 - January 6, 2026Instructor / Fight Director certification with FDC
January 1, 2002 - January 6, 2026SAFD Actor/Combatant (Advanced level - all weapons)
January 1, 1995 - January 6, 2026Derek Ware Award - Ryerson international Stage Combat Workshop
January 1, 2001 - January 6, 2026Nominated for Action On Film Festival award, Breakout Male Action Star
January 1, 2009 - January 6, 2026Dora nominated, Performance (Male) / Production / Director / New Play / Lighting / Sound / Set and Costumes
January 1, 2013 - January 6, 2026Canada Arts Council Grant
January 1, 2002 - January 6, 2026Certified FDC Instructor
January 1, 2003 - January 6, 2026Derek Ware Award – Ryerson international Stage Combat Workshop
January 1, 2001 - January 6, 2026SAFD Actor/Combatant – Recommended
January 1, 1995 - January 6, 2026Certified FDC Instructor
January 1, 2003 - March 29, 2026Canada Arts Council Grant for Instructor/Fight Director certification with FDC
January 1, 2002 - March 29, 2026Action On Film Festival nomination, Breakout Male Action Star
January 1, 2009 - March 29, 2026Capital Critics Circle nomination for Best Actor, Professional Category
January 1, 2010 - March 29, 2026Dora nomination, Performance (Male) / Production / Director / New Play / Lighting / Sound / Set and Costsumes
January 1, 2013 - March 29, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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