Julie Michaels is an American actress-turned-stuntwoman and stunt coordinator and she is the definition of the phrase: “There Is Nothing A Woman Can’t Do”. She has been in the entertainment industry for a very long time. Scroll down to know more about the diva.
Who Is Julie Michaels?
Julie Michaels was born on 20th July, 1970 and raised in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America. Originally known as Juan Manuel, her father eventually changed his name to John Michaels in order to pursue a career in acting. Julie Doreen is the name of her mother. She was born in an air force family. Her mother was a teacher at a local elementary school.
Michaels started showcasing her love for and skill in gymnastics when she started high school. She competed for the Huskies Division 1 Gymnastics Team at the age of 16. She went to the University of Washington and participated in gymnastics after getting a scholarship for her undergraduate study. She was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) participant at the university.
While attending the university, Michaels also participated in beauty pageants, where she won two Miss America titles. In 1992, she graduated with a bachelor of arts.
Career Of Julie Michaels
Julie Michaels’ Broadway debut in the play Follies in 1988 marked the beginning of her career as an actress. She had to wait, though, until she was seen by renowned actor and producer Joel Silver in order to secure significant roles. Michaels’ illustrious career began when Silver put her alongside Patrick Swayze in the thriller Road House in 1989.
After this, the actress went on to play roles in so many other movies as well as TV shows. Examples of such are: Desperate Housewives (2004), In Justice (2006), The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2005), The Man Show (1999), Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), The Scorpion King (2002), Batman and Robin (1997), Witch Board 2 (1993).
Michaels got more prominent after being cast in the 2004 TV series, Desperate Housewives, which starred Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross. She was also featured in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in 2005, and then in the TV series In Justice and the movie Ghost Whisperer the following year.
The Legends of Nethiah (2012), SEAL Team (2017), for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award for exceptional stunt coordination, and The Biggest Elephant (2018) are some of Julie Michaels’ most recent credits.
In 2011, she was also nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award. Furthermore, she earned the top ten producer award from the PGA for her work on the film, Last Writes.
Who Is Julie Michaels Married To?
The actress is married to Peewee Piemonte, a fellow stuntman and stunt supervisor. While working on Jason Goes to Hell, she met the love of her life. Previously, he prepared her for high falls. They began dating in 1993, and they were married in the same year. He is not well known, so when people want to look him up online, they typically put Peewee Piemonte Julie Michaels.
Known for his work on Southland and Jane The Virgin, Piemonte is a well-known stuntman. Piemonte has established himself as a seasoned professional in the entertainment business with his two Emmys and four other nominations. Piemonte is also the President of JMP Productions Inc, which he founded with his wife, Michaels.
Julie Michaels’ Net Worth
According to media reports, Michaels’ net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $2 million. Her acting profession and several enterprises over the years have contributed to her wealth.
