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Michael Barbuto is an award-winning actor, producer and writer based in Los Angeles. Hailing from Toronto, Barbuto completed his Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at the University of Guelph in 2003. Upon graduation, he was accepted into the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, CA. During his time at the Academy, Barbuto seasoned as an actor and performed in several plays once joining the Academy's elite Company program in 2005-2006. It was during this time that Barbuto starred in the North American Premiere of Aaron Sorkin's remake of A Few Good Men. Currently, Barbuto is starring as "Lane Stanley” in YTV's newest hit sitcom, The Stanley Dynamic. Previous credits include a starring role in Hallmark Channel's Original Movie, "Banner 4th of July" where Barbuto starred opposite American Idol's Brooke White and Oscar winner, Mercedes Ruehl. Michael also starred in Hallmark Channel's Christmas film "Collision" released last holiday season. He has guest starred on Lifetime's hit sitcom "Sherri" and FX's hit drama series, Nip/Tuck. Barbuto has also appeared in a number of Hallmark Channel Original Movies, including, "The Note" and "An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving" with Orphan Black star, Tatiana Maslany. Other credits include the Lifetime original film, "Unstable" where Barbuto shared the screen with 'ER's Shiri Appleby. Barbuto is also the Founder of Hogtown Productions that has produced Feature Films, Television, as well as award winning shorts. Hogtown's first short film, "Ride with a Girl" took home the prestigious Bronze Remi Award and the Best Picture prize at the Houston International Film Festival. Hogtown's feature credits include critically acclaimed horror film, Happy Camp that was co-produced with Drew Barrymore and Flower Films and released across North America last year. (Barbuto penned the script and starred in the lead role.) Other feature credits include, Luminol Entertainment's "Bleed Out" that was co-produced by Hogtown and starred Barbuto alongside "Girlicious" Pop Star Sensation, Nichole Cordova. Hogtown's television credits include the half hour comedy series, "Ash Global" where Barbuto penned the pilot and also co-starred alongside comedy greats Adam Ray, Maronzio Vance and long time screen legend, Lorenzo Lamas. Barbuto is currently repped by Butler Ruston Bell Talent & Candu Mgmt.