Michael Dean grew up in Fishers, Indiana where at a young age he fell in love with music, dance, and the arts. He went on to play leading roles in Footlose and Grease in High School. He attended Indiana University where he was on a comedic improv group - Backdoor Comedy and he was discovered by a modeling scout from Chicago. He signed to DAS and then Industry Model Management. Immediately after college he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of acting and attended Baron Brown School of Dramatic Arts. Since graduating he has been in multiple films, TV shows, and commercials.