Michael Traynor | |
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| Born | December 12, 1975 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Michael Traynor (born December 12, 1975) is an American actor and dancer known for his roles on The Walking Dead , Rectify and The Fosters .
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]
| 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 |
| Year | TV Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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