Michele Specht
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Michele Specht is an American actress, comedian and voice actor
. She is perhaps best known for playing Katie in the VH1 series I Hate My 30's
.
. She attended Air Academy High School
and later earned degrees in Classical Vocal Music Performance and Theatre at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.
On TV and the web, she can now be seen in the groundbreaking "Fallout: Nuka Break" webseries as 'Red', and opposite Frances Fisher and Alicia Witt in the Lifetime network movie "Backyard Wedding", and as 'Carlotta' in Disney network's "Kickin' It", and in the web series "Star Trek: New Voyages" soon to be released episode 'Kitumba' in which she stars as Klingon Deputy Warlord 'Kali'. Michele's past television work includes guest appearances on shows such as "CSI:NY", "Carpoolers", but most notably as series regular 'Katie' in VH1's first original scripted sit-com "I Hate My 30's". IHM30'S is a rarity in Hollywood - it's not only VH1's first original series, but it's produced by, written by, and cast from the core members of Michele's incredibly popular and prolific sketch group - Another Showcase Showdown.
, Tsubasa Chronicle, Claymore
, Linebarrels of Iron
, and Darker than Black
. Specht can also be heard as "Pano" on Cartoon Network's anime series MAR
, and as "Nurse Sandy" in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
Voice acting
Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters and radio and audio dramas and comedy, as well as doing voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides.Performers are called...
. She is perhaps best known for playing Katie in the VH1 series I Hate My 30's
I Hate My 30's
I Hate My 30s is a television sitcom that debuted on VH1 on July 26, 2007. It focuses on a cast of characters in the fourth decade of their lives who work together in a nondescript office environment. A common theme is the grudging realization by the characters that they are well into adulthood...
.
Early life
Specht grew up in Colorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
. She attended Air Academy High School
Air Academy High School
Air Academy High School is a public high school that serves the northwestern end of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Air Academy is currently ranked number 3 in the state for its academic high standards...
and later earned degrees in Classical Vocal Music Performance and Theatre at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.
Television and film
In 2011, Michele can be seen on the big screen in three feature films: "The Last Godfather", starring Harvey Keitel, is a mobster ridden period comedy set in 1951 New York in which Michele plays 'Roxie' - burlesque club owner and girlfriend to Keitel's 2nd in command Tony V, played by Michael Rispoli. "Politics of Love" is a romantic comedy starring Loretta Devine, Brian White, and Gerry Bednob in which Michele plays dirt digging political reporter 'Liz Moore', and the action thriller "Through the Eye" - co-starring Tom Sizemore. Past film credits include "The Movie Hero" starring Peter Stormare and Jeremy Sisto, "Project Boyfriend" and "Keller and Sullivan" with Liam Sullivan, as well as "Deliverance, the Musical" and "Boobles the Stripper Clown" based on characters Michele created for the well known LA based sketch comedy group "Another Showcase Showdown" (A.S.S.), in which she has written for, and performed with regularly for the last 8 years.On TV and the web, she can now be seen in the groundbreaking "Fallout: Nuka Break" webseries as 'Red', and opposite Frances Fisher and Alicia Witt in the Lifetime network movie "Backyard Wedding", and as 'Carlotta' in Disney network's "Kickin' It", and in the web series "Star Trek: New Voyages" soon to be released episode 'Kitumba' in which she stars as Klingon Deputy Warlord 'Kali'. Michele's past television work includes guest appearances on shows such as "CSI:NY", "Carpoolers", but most notably as series regular 'Katie' in VH1's first original scripted sit-com "I Hate My 30's". IHM30'S is a rarity in Hollywood - it's not only VH1's first original series, but it's produced by, written by, and cast from the core members of Michele's incredibly popular and prolific sketch group - Another Showcase Showdown.
Voice acting
Specht can be heard as the Frost Dragon in the upcoming release Dragonology, and as reporter Amy Jenson in Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising. She also recently recorded roles in many anime series, such as Ouran High School Host ClubOuran High School Host Club
is a manga series by Bisco Hatori, serialized in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine since August 5, 2003. The series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at Ouran High School, and the other members of the popular host club. The romantic comedy focuses on the relationships within and without the...
, Tsubasa Chronicle, Claymore
Claymore
The term claymore refers to the Scottish variant of the late medieval longsword, two-handed swords with a cross hilt, of which the guards were in use during the 15th and 16th centuries.-Terminology:...
, Linebarrels of Iron
Linebarrels of Iron
is a Japanese manga series created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi. The series was first serialized in Akita Shoten's monthly shōnen manga magazine, Champion Red, in 2005. It has since been compiled into eleven tankōbon, as of November 20, 2008...
, and Darker than Black
Darker than Black
is an anime television series, created, directed and written by Tensai Okamura and animated by Bones. It premiered across Japan from April 5, 2007 on MBS, TBS, and its affiliated broadcast stations, with its satellite television premiere in Japan on Animax in May 2007. The music for the series is...
. Specht can also be heard as "Pano" on Cartoon Network's anime series MAR
MAR
Mar, mar or MAR may refer to:* Earl of Mar, an earldom in Scotland* Mar, an area of Scotland now known as Marr* MÄR, a manga and anime series-MAR as an abbreviation:* The Marathi language's ISO 639 code...
, and as "Nurse Sandy" in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
Selected Acting roles
- Nuka Break (2011): Red http://www.vtfilms.com/nukabreak/
- Through the Eye (2011): Annie
- The Last Godfather (2010): Lily, the Burlesque Club owner
- Star Trek - Phase II (2010): Deputy War Lord Kali
- Backyard Wedding (2010): Dori
- Politics of LovePolitics of LovePolitics of Love is a 2011 film directed by William Dear. Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat and American actor Brian J...
(2010): Liz Moore - Shopnation (2009): Rita
- Linebarrels of IronLinebarrels of Ironis a Japanese manga series created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi. The series was first serialized in Akita Shoten's monthly shōnen manga magazine, Champion Red, in 2005. It has since been compiled into eleven tankōbon, as of November 20, 2008...
(2009) Yurianne - Ar Tonelico II: Melody of MetafalicaAr tonelico II: Melody of MetafalicaAr tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica, known in Japan as is a video game, developed by Gust for the Sony PlayStation 2 which was released in Japan on October 25, 2007, in North America on January 20, 2009, and was set to be released in the EU on 29 May 2009, however a problem with the barcode...
(2009): Sandy Cat - Addicted to Facebook (2009): Roxy
- Tsubasa Chronicle (2007, 2009): Mikado Amaterasu
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008): Nurse Sandy
- Race Driver: GridRace Driver: GRIDRace Driver: Grid is the most recent addition to the TOCA Touring Car series, which is published and developed by Codemasters...
(2008): Manageress - Emergency MayhemEmergency MayhemEmergency Mayhem is a video game available for the Wii developed and released by Codemasters.-History:Emergency Mayhem was first announced for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo, published and developed by Acclaim. However, the game was canceled when Acclaim filed...
(2008): The Dispatcher - CarpoolersCarpoolersCarpoolers is an American single-camera comedy series, which ran on ABC from October 2, 2007 to March 4, 2008. The show was created by Bruce McCulloch, who also executive produced alongside Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, David Miner, Marsh McCall, Joe Russo and Anthony Russo . Joe and Anthony Russo...
(2008) (TV Series): Susy - Love Conquers Al (2007): Bridgette
- Clive Barker's JerichoClive Barker's JerichoClive Barker’s Jericho is a supernatural horror-themed first person shooter video game with author Clive Barker providing the premise of the storyline...
(2007): Corporal Simone Cole - Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry (2007): Mary
- I Hate My 30'sI Hate My 30'sI Hate My 30s is a television sitcom that debuted on VH1 on July 26, 2007. It focuses on a cast of characters in the fourth decade of their lives who work together in a nondescript office environment. A common theme is the grudging realization by the characters that they are well into adulthood...
(2007) (TV Series): Katie (9 episodes) - MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance (2006–2007): (TV series) Pano
- ClaymoreClaymoreThe term claymore refers to the Scottish variant of the late medieval longsword, two-handed swords with a cross hilt, of which the guards were in use during the 15th and 16th centuries.-Terminology:...
(2007): Veronica and Tabitha - Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha (2007): Anni
- Ouran High School Host ClubOuran High School Host Clubis a manga series by Bisco Hatori, serialized in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine since August 5, 2003. The series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at Ouran High School, and the other members of the popular host club. The romantic comedy focuses on the relationships within and without the...
(2006): the twins Maid - CSI: NYCSI: NYCSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
(2005): Assistant Medical Examiner - Deliverance: The Musical (2004)
- The Movie HeroThe Movie HeroThe Movie Hero is a 2003 American romantic comedy, starring Jeremy Sisto, Dina Meyer, and Peter Stormare. It was written and directed by Brad T. Gottfred. The film was not rated.-Concept:...
(2003): Secretary - Silent StorySilent StorySilent Story is a 2001 film which was written and directed by Eduardo Cisneros.It stars Megahn Perry as Rose and David Fickas as Eddie. The film won Best Short at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival....
(2001)