Michael McClendon...actor/director/writer/coach...
OVER FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE ON STAGE, FILM, AND TELEVISION
With Tommy Lee Jones on the Late, Late Movie
Above: The original New York cast of my stage play CITY HALL CEMETERY. First read-thru.
I like this still, lifted from film. It clearly shows the miles and years that my face has survived.
Looking for that perfect shot....
Worked as on-set acting coach for the wartime film VALIANT, pictured above. Bleak and brutally cold, but got some fine performances.
I was on one of the first daytime Soaps to move out of the studio for location shots. It was an adventure!
Directed this stage production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD several years ago, and it remains one of my best theatrical experiences.
STAND YOUR GROUND, now available at Netflix, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and all major outlets.
STAND YOUR GROUND is now being released internationally as A CRY FOR JUSTICE. The title in the USA will remain STAND YOUR GROUND.
Above: Setting up a courtroom scene.
Below: Courtroom dressed and cameras rolling.
I DIRECTED THIS STAGE PRODUCTION OF "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" A FEW YEARS BACK, AND IT REMAINS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. SUCH AN AMAZING CAST!
Right: From my production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Such wonderful ensemble work from the cast!
I was honored to be tapped to write the screen treatment for William Bean's novel DARK FORCE. The screenplay, now entitled THE DEEP DARK, is in the hands of producers.
To the right, a screen grab from the upcoming release, INSEPARABLE. Concerned psychiatrist Dr. Key meets a baffling new patient.
Here's a candid shot taken on the set of MODERN PRODIGAL. Wearing different hats on this one: Acting, Casting, and Co-Producing.
BELOW AND LEFT: A couple of shots from my ancient past: Working as a model to pay for acting classes.
My first nude scene......
