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Michael Welch was born on July 25, 1987 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Michael Welch is listed as a television actor, film actor and voice actor. That works out to 39 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor. Notable works include Twilight, Joan of Arcadia and Z Nation.
My Take
What I find compelling about Michael Welch is how the Twilight fame almost obscures the more interesting story underneath. Long before Mike Newton, he was a working child actor earning critical recognition on Joan of Arcadia, and he has quietly stretched into voice work and stunts. That breadth tells me he treats acting as a craft to keep building rather than a lottery ticket to cash. I respect performers who choose steady, varied work over chasing the spotlight, and Welch strikes me as exactly that kind of durable, unpretentious professional. I would happily watch wherever his curiosity takes him next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Welch
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ウェルチ
- Reading
- まいける・うぇるち
- Born
- July 25, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor / stunt performer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Twilight | — | |
| Notable work | Joan of Arcadia | — | |
| Notable work | Z Nation | — | |
| Notable work | Star Trek: Insurrection | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.michaelwelchonline.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelwelchact/
- Xhttps://x.com/michaelwelchact
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Welch%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236463
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Welch born?
Born July 25, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Michael Welch from?
Michael Welch is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Michael Welch do?
Michael Welch works as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor, stunt performer.
What is Michael Welch known for?
Notable works include Twilight, Joan of Arcadia, Z Nation.
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