The Orange Rising Star Award
Michael Cera
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Michael Cera
Michael Cera has become one of the most sought after actors in the business. After winning major critical acclaim for his role as George-Michael Bluth in Arrested Development, he quickly found himself amongst the comedy elite with starring roles in Superbad and Juno.
biography
Born: 7 June 1988 Nationality: Canadian
Since his acclaimed role as George-Michael Bluth in the Emmy Award-winning Arrested Development, Michael’s career has gone from strength to strength. First came a starring role in the box office hit Superbad, one of 2007’s most talked about films. Soon after he landed another lead role, this time in the Oscar-nominated Juno, opposite Ellen Page. Most recently Cera starred in Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, which will be released in January 2009. Next up he will take the lead role in Youth in Revolt, based on the novel (reportedly one of his favourites). He will also star opposite Jack Black in Year One. Past credits include a young Chuck Barris in George Clooney’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and Frequency with Dennis Quaid.
filmography
- Frequency 2000
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind 2002
- Superbad 2007
- Juno 2008
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist 2008

