Michael Rainey Jr.,11, is a young star who is headed straight to the top. The young actor has been in many types of roles from commercials to feature films.

His latest role as Woody in the upcoming movie “LUV,” starring Common, Danny Glover, Meagan Good, and Charles Dutton, is sure to help him pave the path to becoming a seasoned actor. Michael’s role earned him an award this year at the Dallas International Film Festival for Breakout Performance.

When Michael can find time between school and acting, he likes to make his own music, play video games, and skateboard. Although, Michael enjoys having fun, it is his dedication to his craft that will take him far. In his 2010 role as Charlie in “Un Altro Mondo,” Michael moved to Italy for a short while and learned to speak Italian for the role. It is this type of hard work that will help Michael live out his dreams.

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