Michele Specht
Michele Specht | |
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 Specht at 2014 Geeky Awards | |
| Born | Michele Louise Specht July 24, 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, voice actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner | Vic Mignogna |
Michele Louise Specht (/ˈspɛkt/) (born July 24, 1973)[1][2] is an American actress, comedian and voice actress, best known for playing Katie in the VH1 series I Hate My 30's and Doctor McKennah in the webseries, Star Trek Continues.[3]
Biography
Early life
Specht was born and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After attending Air Academy High School, She enrolled at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, earning a Bachelor's Degree of the Arts in Classical Vocal Music Performance and Theatre.
She interned with the now defunct Theatre de la Jeune Lune, and studied abroad in London before completing her degree. After graduation, Specht moved back to London to live and study further for an additional 2 years.
Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1997, she joined the theater company 'Zeitgeist' and continued expanding her talent for creating original performances until 1999 when she became a member of the sketch group, Another Showcase Showdown, and later become part of inaugural cast of what would become Drama 3/4.[4] During that time, she performed both in the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival, and on the HBO Comedy Workshop stage. In 2007, She achieved her breakout role as Katie, an intense and somewhat crazy character in the VH1 series, I Hate My 30's.[5]
Career
Television and film
She has appeared in many feature films including, Politics of Love, and Backyard Wedding. Specht has also made her presence known on television beyond VH1, appearing in a broad range of shows ranging from comedies such as Kickin' It, and New Girl to Dramas such as CSI:NY. Specht also has had reoccurring roles in online series such as Nuka Break, Aperture R&D, and currently portrays the Starship Enterprise's first ever ship's counselor,
Dr. Elise McKennah in Star Trek Continues.[6]
Voice acting
In addition to her on screen roles, Specht has voiced characters in several anime series dubbed by the Funimation company, including Ouran High School Host Club, Tsubasa Chronicle, Claymore, and Fractale as well as video game roles that range from Wang Yi in Dynasty Warriors 7 (Xtreme Legends), Corporal Simone Cole in Clive Barker's Jericho, to Betty the Personality Core in Aperture R&D.
Selected credits
Live action
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Star Trek Continues | Doctor Elise McKennah[7][8] | |
| 2013 | Nuka Break | Red | |
| 2013 | Aperture R&D | Betty | |
| 2012 | Kickin' It | Carlotta | Episode The Dream Chasers |
| 2011 | Through the Eye | Annie | |
| 2010 | The Last Godfather | Lily, the Burlesque Club owner | |
| 2010 | Backyard Wedding | Dori | |
| 2010 | Politics of Love | Liz Moore | |
| 2008 | Carpoolers | Suzy | |
| 2007 | I Hate My 30's | Katie (9 episodes) | Specht's first major role |
| 2005 | CSI:NY | Assistant Medical Examiner | |
| 2004 | Deliverance: The Musical | ||
| 2003 | The Movie Hero | Secretary |
Web originals and short films
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Todd of the Rings | Gimli | Part of a series called The Tribute Wars |
| 2011 | Nuka Break | Red | |
| 2009 | ShopNation | Rita | |
| 2009 | Addicted to Facebook | Roxy | |
| 2007 | Love Conquers Al | Bridgette | |
| 2001 | Silent Story |
Animated roles
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Linebarrels of Iron | Yurianne | |
| 2007, 2009 | Tsubasa Chronicle | Mikado Amaterasu | |
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Nurse Sandy | Feature Film Role |
| 2007 | Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry | Mary | |
| 2007 | Claymore | Veronica | |
| 2007 | Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha | Anni[9] | |
| 2006-2007 | MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance | Pano | |
| 2006 | Ouran High School Host Club | Maid to the Hitatchin twins | Specht's fiancee, Vic Mignogna plays the title role, Tamaki Suoh |
Video game roles
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Smite | Nox | |
| 2013 | Dynasty Warriors 8 | Wang Yi[10] | Uncredited |
| 2011 | Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends | Wang Yi[10] | Uncredited |
| 2009 | Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica | Sandy Cat | |
| 2008 | Race Driver: Grid | Manageress | |
| 2008 | Emergency Mayhem | Dispatcher | |
| 2007 | Clive Barker's Jericho | Corporal Simone Cole | grouped under Cast[11][12] |
References
- ^ "Michele Specht - Bio, Family, Facts, Age: 43 - Hot Birthdays".
- ^ "Michele Specht Profile".
- ^ http://www.startrekcontinues.com/cast-and-crew/
- ^ "Maintenance Mode".
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). "4307". Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 Through 2010. McFarland. ISBN 9780786486410. Via Google Books.
- ^ Leao, Gustavo (22 April 2013). "Interview : Actress Michele Specht, Dr Elise MacKennah in Star Trek Continues Web Series Talks to TrekWeb". TrekWeb.com. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ http://trekweb.com/articles/2013/04/22/Interview-Actress-Michele-Specht.shtml
- ^ "Star Trek Continues Webseries".
- ^ "Darker Than Black".
- ^ a b "Bio/Resume". Michele Specht. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ MercurySteam, Alchemic Productions (2007-10-23). Clive Barker's Jericho. Scene: Closing credits, 7:45 in, Cast.
- ^ "Credits". Codemasters Manual - Clive Barker's Jericho (PDF). p. 18.
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