Michael Vaccaro
ACTOR
What do you do in the Vertical Industry?
I'm an actor, and I've been doing verticals for a little over a year now. I'm working on my 21st right now.
What is the craziest thing you have found yourself doing while working on a vertical?
I played an alcoholic abortion doctor in HIS ONE AND ONLY LOVE with Autumn Noel. Right at the moment I was about to do the deed with a rusty knife, the boyfriend busted in, beat me up, left me for dead, then set the building on fire. Fun!
Any funny stories you can share with us?
I gotta tell ya', I absolutely need my sets to be fun. I am always the one cracking jokes, and making people laugh. And every single time I'm on set with Sarah Moliski, we can not stop laughing. She is hilarious, a true beacon of light. Same thing with Mair Mulroney. There was one set where the three of us were on it, and it was endless hilarity. So much so that the director had to try to calm us down, we could not contain ourselves! I love them both so much!
Who is your unsung hero? Someone in the industry who should get more credit?
Oh... should I take this moment for a little self-aggrandizement? Not me, specifically, but all the supporting players. I'm often times the father of the male or female lead, usually disapproving, mean, hateful, etc. Conniving, trying to get my child to marry the person they don't love! Ha! Everyone focuses on the leads in these things, they're all great, of course, and super beautiful, but I think us supporting players should get more credit! How about some love for old dad here and seeing him on one of the posters, huh?!
What are you most proud of?
What I feel I've achieved is longevity. I've been in this business my entire life. I got my first professional acting job when I was eight years old. I used to be a kid model, I did a lot of those old Sears catalogs. So, I'm proud of the fact that I've been able to make a living as a professional actor for as long as I have. Many people tried to discourage me throughout the years, but I somehow managed to not listen to any of it, and every day focus on what makes me happy.
Which vertical actor would you like to play you in the biopic of your life?
Oh, I've already tapped Noah Fearnley for the role. We start shooting next week. There's lots of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll! We are shooting in the diagonal.
3 Random Facts:
⭐ I've been a vegan for over six years now.
⭐ I'm a singer, I have two albums out, and had a recording contract way back when with Columbia Records.
⭐ I'm in the process now of getting my Italian citizenship, so I can go to Italy and eat pasta and bread and drink wine for the rest of my life!
Favourite snack:
Is Lasagna considered a snack?
Current earworm:
"Crown" by Connor Price and Hoodie Allen
Last movie you saw at the cinema / play you saw on stage:
Last film I saw in the theaters is "Maria," featuring a brilliant performance by Angelina Jolie. Last theatre was a production of "Macbeth," by a writer named William Shakespeare.
Currently reading:
"SLUM BOY" by Juano Diaz, a memoir about Juano's childhood in a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Scotland.
Thank you Michael 🙏🏼
Please do check out:
🎞️ Fake It Tilk You Love Me on Reelshort
📸 Michael’s Instagram @MichaelVaccaro
