Iranian-American
Currently starring in Dog Day Afternoon as Ray Ray · August Wilson Theatre · Mar 30, 2026
Beginning his performance career at thirteen as the youngest performer in Hollywood's Magic Castle's history, Michael Shayan has evolved into a distinctive voice in contemporary American theatre, blending comedy, LGBTQ+ narrative, and theatrical innovation. His breakthrough came through playwriting and television writing, culminating in an Emmy nomination for *The Book of Queer* in 2023 and recognition as an influential LGBTQ+ visionary, before making his Broadway debut in 2026 as Mr. Nesbit in *Dog Day Afternoon*.
Emmy nomination for writing on the Max series The Book of Queer (2023)
Harvard College (BA); Brooklyn College (MFA in Playwriting)
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