Michael Gruber

Birthday: 1 November 1964, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Height: 180 cm

Michael Thomas Gruber was born on November 1, 1964 to loving parents, two sisters, and a brother. He was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he grew up wanting to be a springboard and platform d ...Show More

For me, success is defined by the wonderful moment you learn something about yourself or you realize Show more For me, success is defined by the wonderful moment you learn something about yourself or you realize you did something you didn't think you could do before. Hide

It was my first New York audition. I'm not a dynamic auditioner. In fact, it was how I got my agent. Show more It was my first New York audition. I'm not a dynamic auditioner. In fact, it was how I got my agent. They almost didn't hire me because they thought I didn't sing well enough. I can say that Gillian Lynne(Associate Director and Choreographer) told me that of all the people she worked with, Steve Barton and I were the best Munkustraps. I do feel that I did master that role. As difficult as that show was, it was a great experience. Hide

In retrospect, my life has been fairly easy and the transitions relatively easy as well. I am no big Show more In retrospect, my life has been fairly easy and the transitions relatively easy as well. I am no big overnight success but instead I've worked my way up. I always try to reinvent myself with each role I get. Hide

I'm now trying to let go of controlling my life and where it goes. I want to allow my life to flow i Show more I'm now trying to let go of controlling my life and where it goes. I want to allow my life to flow in a way that surprises me. Hide

Every actor wants to be in the hot new thing, and it's easy to get into that toxic mindset of `What' Show more Every actor wants to be in the hot new thing, and it's easy to get into that toxic mindset of `What's this doing for my career? Who cares about this show that's been open for 15 years?' I take a breath and remind myself that I have a great job. I've grown as an artist doing Cats, and that's all that matters. Hide

There is a lot of joy going out on the stage. I want to remain open-mined instead of being angry or Show more There is a lot of joy going out on the stage. I want to remain open-mined instead of being angry or frustrated....It is always about the work. That is where the joy comes from. If I can keep that straight, I will have good experiences. Hide

Success can't be defined by fame. Success can't be defined by fame.

I also love the immediate gratification I get from a live audience. For me, the best thing about wha Show more I also love the immediate gratification I get from a live audience. For me, the best thing about what I do is being able to make people feel good and maybe go away with some sort of message. Hide

Michael Gruber's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (2)

Cats

Michael Gruber'S roles

Munkustrap