Michael Traynor (actor)

Michael Traynor
Born	(1975-12-12) December 12, 1975 (age 49) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, dancer
Years active	2002–present
Partner	Brooke Nevin (2005–present)
Children	1

Michael Traynor (born December 12, 1975) is an American actor and dancer known for his roles on The Walking Dead , Rectify and The Fosters .

Career

Traynor began his career as a dancer, receiving dance scholarships and dancing professionally for a few years, ^[1] but after performing in a few small acting roles he decided to become an actor. His most notable roles are Nicholas on The Walking Dead , ^{[2] [3] [4]} George Melton on Rectify ^[5] and Craig on The Fosters . ^{[6] [7]}

Personal life

Since 2005, Traynor has been in a relationship with Canadian actress Brooke Nevin. ^[8] In late April 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son. ^[9]

Filmography

Film

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2018	Juke Box Hero	Randall
2018	The Thinning: New World Order	Mason King	Web Film
2017	Needlestick	Everett Barnard
2017	Mope	Doug
2016	The Thinning	Mason King	Web Film
2016	Ascension (VII)	Jason
2016	Out West	Billy Hanson
2015	Zelos	David	Short film
2013	Homefront	Junior DEA Agent
2013	The Expressionless	Doctor	Short film
2012	Smiley	Smiley
2012	Open House	George	Short film
2011	Painting in the Rain	Walter Derner III
2011	This Is Not an Umbrella	The Red Man	Short film
2010	Per/Versions	Ethan
2009	Tales from the Catholic Church of Elvis!	Timmy
2009	A Perfect Getaway	Groomsman #1
2008	A Necessary Death	Michael
2007	Don't Advertise	Trent Foxe	Short film
2005	Cabin 6	Park Attendant
2003	Cry Funny Happy	Wes

Television

Year	TV Show	Role	Notes
2022–2024	Good Trouble	—	Director: "Mama Told Me" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want".
2014–2016	The Fosters	Craig	7 Episodes
2016	Rosewood	Walter	Episode: Sudden Death & Shades Deep
2015	The Walking Dead	Nicholas	7 Episodes
2013–2014	Rectify	George Melton	5 Episodes
2013	BlackBoxTV	Weslyn	Episode: Girls on Ice
2012	Underwater	Len	Episode: You Got Perspective?
2012	Make It or Break It		Episode: Listen to the Universe
2010	Trading Eights	Fast Eddie Adams	Episode: Take Five
2008	Imaginary Bitches	Waiter Guy	2 Episodes
2002	NYPD Blue	Carjacker	Episode: You've Got Mail

References

1. "Exclusive Interview with The Walking Dead Star Michael Traynor". talknerdywithus.com. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
2. "The Walking Dead's' Josh McDermitt Reveals Steven Yeun Punched Michael Traynor Unintentionally During Rehearsal". www.designntrend.com. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
3. "Michael Traynor Reacts to His Character's Death on The Walking Dead... And More: "It's All an Honor"". www.usmagazine.com. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
4. "The Walking Dead: Michael Traynor provides intel on Nicholas' 'crisis of faith' and THAT scene". www.ew.com. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
5. "6 questions with "rectify" star michael traynor (george melton)". www.sundance.tv. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
6. "interview michael traynor". frenchywood.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
7. "The Fosters – Justify". starrymag.com. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
8. Michael Traynor [@traynorland] (September 19, 2017). "12 Years. You, @therealbrookenevin, continue to be my absolute everything" – via Instagram.
9. Michael Traynor [@therealbrookenevin] (May 24, 2024). "@therealbrookenevin and I have been ensorcelled by this wee wonder for a little while now, and we thought it time — with the celebration of his first full moon — to share the news of this charmer's arrival. We are delighted to introduce y'all to our son, Griffin!!..." – via Instagram.

External links

• Michael Traynor at IMDb