Michael C. McKinley was born on Whidbey Island, Washington. Relocated with family to Hawaii and California. Graduated from Pacific Grove High School, California, in 2002. Honorably discharged from active duty in the United States Navy in 2003. Currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he studies film and theater acting. He works in the restaurant industry, and awaits transfer to the University of Southern California. Michael has been in numerous student films at USC, UCLA, SJSU, and various community colleges, as well as many stage appearances.