Michael Goorjian
Actor, director
Michael Goorjian, a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a versatile American talent, excelling as an actor, filmmaker, and writer. His acting prowess earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for his compelling portrayal in “David’s Mother” (1994) alongside Kirstie Alley. He is also well known for his role as Justin, the love interest of Neve Campbell’s character, in the acclaimed series “Party of Five” (1994), and for his portrayal of Heroin Bob in “SLC Punk!” (1998). Transitioning behind the camera, Michael garnered acclaim for his directorial debut, “Illusion” (2004), a poignant film he wrote, directed, and starred in, sharing the screen with Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas.
He wrote, directed, and starred in the critically acclaimed “Amerikatsi” (2022). “Ameriktasi” marks a historic milestone for Armenia Cinema, as the first film submitted by Armenia to the Academy Awards® to make the Oscar Shortlist® for the category of Best International Feature.