Michelle Cornelius

  • Actor
    Female / Greater London
  • Ethnicity
    Black - Other
    Age Range
    28 - 36
    Height
    5' 4" (1m 65cm)
    Weight
    119lb (54kg)
    Hair Colour
    Black
    Eye Colour
    Brown
    Build
    Slim

  • Images

    Files

    • video file (mov)
    • video file (wmv)
    • video file (mp4)
    • video file (avi)
    • video file (wmv)
    • video file (mp4)
    • video file (mp4)
    • video file (mp4)
    • video file (m4v)
    • sound file (wav)

  • Links

    Spotlight Member
    yes
    Equity
    yes

Reviews

YearReviewPublication
2015
Anthony Tommasini 		nytimes.com
2015And these aren't just singers but real and true singing actors. The fabulous facial expressions of Michelle Cornelius.
Tam Pollard 		wheresrunnicles.com
2015Cornelius is splendid and flirtatious as the perfect go-between as she tries to facilitate Romeo and Juliet’s marriage.
Robin Strapp 		britishtheatreguide.info
2015Cornelius who took the part of the Nurse were exceptionally strong;
Alice Williamson 		exeterexpressandecho.co.uk
2015Michelle Cornelius, whose wry humour and unforgettable physical presence took the part of the Nurse to new heights.
Laura-Jane Tiley 		xmedia.ex.ac.uk
2015Michelle Cornelius as Nurse who steal the acting honours.
Paul Monkhouse 		dissexpress.co.uk
2015Michelle Cornelius as the Nurse was outstanding and achieved a wonderful range of humour, pathos and dramatic life.
Timothy Crow 		behindthearras.com
2015Lovely Michelle Cornelius keeps traces of the other world inside her as Etain when she falls in love.
Carolin Kopplin 		uktheatre.net
2015The voices of the lovers were well-matched; the role of the beguiled princess Etain was sweetly sung by Michelle Cornelius,
Alan Flynn 		everything-theatre.co.uk
2015Cornelius looks quite literally fabulous, her magnificent bone structure, near-shaven head and deeply eloquent eyes she has huge stage presence.
Susan Elkin 		musicaltheatrereview.com
2014increasingly enjoyable and convincing element, especially in the scenes opposite the Nurse, played by Michelle Cornelius,
Steve Hawthorne 		insuffolk.com
2014In terms of acting, I needn’t even explain the comedic gold that came from Mercutio and the Nurse.
Kathryn Philpot, student at Suffolk One 		ipswich-waterfront.co.uk
2014Cornelius as the nurse was able to combine movement and emotion to conjure up moments of flirtatious comedy and tragedy.
kentishgazette@thekmgroup.co.uk 		kentonline.co.uk
2014Much of the supporting cast is excellent. Michelle Cornelius in her role as the Nurse gives an accomplished performance.
Wilf Arasartnam 		whatsonstage.com
2014The brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing, more than 200 years ago, between an African slave and a Bristol-born boxer.
Pamela Parkes 		bbc.co.uk
2014Cornelius is undoubtedly the best of the cast. Her invocation of the spirits is performed with a depth of feeling.
The Upcoming-Martha Thompson 		ttp
2014Michelle Cornelius, with her compelling, expressive eyes and beautiful singing voice, is stunning as an exceptionally scheming, manipulative Lady Macbeth.
The Stage - Susan Elkin 		thestage.co.uk

Credits

YearRole / TypeName of Production / DirectorCompany / Venue
✓ 2020Nun & Lady in Waiting
Theatre (Tour) 		SWAN LAKE
Carlos Acosta CBE 		Birmingham Royal Ballet
UK Tour
2019Altovise
Workshops 		SAMMY (Giles Terera) THE SAMMY DAVIS JR MUSICAL
Clarke Peters 		Anthology Theatre & Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment
2019Farmer Seed
Theatre 		THE GIANT JAM SANDWICH
Jack Macnamara 		New Perspectives Theatre Company
UK Tour
2018Jamaican Fan
Commercial 		Freddie Flintoff MBE Cricket World Cup 2019 - Are You In?
Peter Cattaneo 		ICC International Cricket Council / Academy Films
Oval Cricket Club & Brixton Market
2018Shop Customer
Still Photos 		RED CROSS RETAIL
Nigel Bradley 		British Red Cross
Red Cross - Portobello Road
2018Various Roles
Workshops 		LOVER’S LEAP
Zara Macfarlane 		The New Musical Development Collective
Theatre Royal Stratford East
2016 - 2017Frenchy
Theatre 		SWEET CHARITY
Derek Bond 		Manchester Royal Exchange
Manchester Royal Exchange
2016Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, "Pele"
Theatre 		LAST DREAM ON EARTH
Kai Fischer 		National Theatre of Scotland
Scotland tour, Edinburgh Festival
2015Joanne Naser
TV 		Autopsy: The last hours of
Paul Olding 		Potato/ ITV
Outside Location
2015Robyn Crawford
TV 		WHITNEY AND BOBBY-ADDICTED TO LOVE
Stephan Finnigan 		Potato/ITV/CH5
ITV Studios
✓ 2015Lead Dancer
Music Video 		CLAIRE MAGUIRE / DON'T MESS ME AROUND
James Willis 		Bullion Productions
The Troxy
2015Various Characters
Workshops 		RITES
Cora Bisset 		National Theatre of Scotland
NTS Rehearsal Studios
✓ 2014The Nurse
Theatre 		ROMEO & JULIET
Rae McKen & Kenrick "H20" Sandy 		Custom Practice
U.K. Tour
✓ 2014Etain
Theatre 		THE IMMORTAL HOUR
Benji Sperring 		Finborough Theatre
The Finborough Theatre
2014Jenny Shire
Workshops 		PRIZE FIGHTER
Ed Viney 		The Tobacco Factory/ Blue Brook Productions
Tabacco Factory, Bristol
✓ 2014Lady Macbeth
Theatre 		MACBETH
Julian Chenery 		Shakespeare 4 Kidz
UK and Middle East & United Arab Emirates Tour
2013Soul Girl
Theatre 		JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (AUSTRALIA & UK) ARENA TOUR
Laurence Connor 		Really Useful Group
Australia & U.K Tour
2013Soul Girl for Tim Minchin #Jesus Christ Superstar
TV 		ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER 40 MUSICAL YEARS
Julia Knowles 		ITV
2011Female Ensemble Swing, U/S Mrs T/Bad Idea Bear and Gary Coleman
Musical 		AVENUE Q
Evan Ensign 		Cameron Mackintosh
Original U.K Tour
2010Princess Dot
Theatre 		THE ENCHANTED PIG
John Fulljames 		The Royal Opera House, The Opera Group & The Young Vic
ROH, The New Victory Theatre - New York City
2010Carmen's Friend / Dancer
Theatre 		BIZET'S CARMEN
David Freeman 		Raymond Gubbay
O2 Arena
✓ 2009The Little Coochie Snoorcher That Could, Reclaiming "C"
Theatre 		THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Maggie Inchley 		Henley Fringe Festival
Henley on Thames
2009Nightclub Cashier
TV 		Being Human
Alex Pillai 		Touchpaper Television BBC 3
✓ 2008 - 2009Tiger Lily
Theatre 		STILES & DREWE'S PETER PAN - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Rachel Kavanaugh 		West Yorkshire Playhouse
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Quarry Theatre
2008Nurse Janet Macgregor
TV 		The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Dino Charalambous 		ITV
Television Centre
✓ 2007 - 2008Nurse Janet Macgregor
Theatre 		SOUTH PACIFIC
Ed Viney, Julian Woolford 		UK Productions
U.K Tour
2006 - 2007Dancer
Musical 		I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU- THE GENIUS OF RAY CHARLES USA TOUR
Gary Lloyd 		Spirit Productions
USA Tour
2006Wedding Planner
TV 		Footballers Wives
David Kerr 		Shed Productions
Outside Location
2006Lead Marvelette, Supreme U/S Gladys Knight and Martha Reeves
Theatre 		DANCING IN THE STREETS
Keith Strachan 		Flying Music
U.K Tour
✓ 2006Revolutionary Nun U/S Fatima
Theatre 		GADDAFI A LIVING MYTH
David Freeman 		English National Opera
Coliseum
2005Arbate's Attendant
Theatre 		MOZARTE'S MITRIDATE RE DI PONTE
Graham Vick 		Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
✓ 2003 - 2004Ensemble,1st Cover Nehebka
Theatre 		ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE'S AIDA ORIGINAL GERMAN CAST
Robert Falls, Keith Batten 		Disney Theatricals, Stage Entertainment
Colloseum Germany
2003Zombie
Film (Feature) 		Shaun of the Dead
Edgar Wright 		Working Title / Big Talk
Outside Location
2003Salsa Dancer
TV 		AUF WIEDRSEHEN PET
Maurice Phillips 		BBC
Crouch End Town Hall
2003Mummy Badger
TV 		BILL ODDIES WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDENBBC
Outside Location
2001 - 2002Tribe Member, Abraham Lincoln
Musical 		HAIR
Kim Duddy 		Vereinigten de Buhnen Wien
Raimund Theatre, Vienna
2001Dancer
Music Video 		LIONEL RICHIE / DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
Greg Masuak 		Oil Factory
La Scala Nightclub, King's Cross
2001Dancer
Music Video 		KYLIE MINOGUE / SPINNING AROUND
Dawn Shadforth 		RSA
Pinewood Studios
2000Lindy Hop Dancer
Music Video 		GABRIELLE / WHEN A WOMAN
Max & Dania 		Bullet Films
Outside Location
2000Campaign Model
Commercial 		FORD FOCUS - CLOSER LOOK 2
Julian Griffiths 		Ford Cars
Black Island Studios
1999Dancer
Music Video 		JAMIROQUAI / KING FOR A DAY
Dawn Shadforth 		RSA
Luton Hoo
1999Dancer - Ensemble
Theatre 		GERSWIN'S PORGY AND BESS
Gotz Freidrich 		Bregenz Festival
Sea Stage, Lake Constance, Austria
1998African Dancer
TV 		THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
Kim Gavin, Dougie Squires 		BBC
National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
1998Corps de Ballet
Theatre 		VERDI'S AIDA
Steven Pimlott/Lynn Seymour 		Harvey Goldsmith Entertainment
Earls Court
1998Corps De Ballet
Theatre 		MOZART'S IDOMENEO
David Mcvicar 		De Vlammse Opera
De Vlammse Opera, Belgium

  • Education

    YearQualificationWhere
    2015Andrew Jarvis Shakespeare Workshop - Working form the 1st Folio |Equity, Guild House, London
    2011Classical Techniques in Modern PerformanceCustom Practice
    2010Method Acting,Sam RumblelowThe Actors Centre
    2009Shakespeare Workout,Luke DixonThe Actors Centre
    2009ShakespeareMember of The Shakespeare Admiration Group
    2009Rock,Pop &SoulCity Lit
    2009Accents for ActorsCity Lit
    2009Performance Lab, For Professional ActorsCity Lit
    2009Acting On CameraCity Lit
    2001DiplomaThe Rambert School for Ballet and Contemporary Dance

    Additional Skills

    Spotlight View Pin: www.spotlight.com/ **contact removed** Vocal range: Bottom Eb to top C. Belt to Top G

    Qualified Fitness Instructor.

  • Skills

    Skin Colour
    • Black
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • German
    Accents (North American)
    • New York City
    • Southern American
    Hair Length
    • Short
    Perform nude?
    • No
    General Singing Skills
    • Advanced
    Native accent
    • English
    DBS checked
    • Yes
    Character Types
    • Athletic
    • Intellectual
    Accents (International)
    • West-Indian
    Organisation Memberships
    • BECTU (UK)
    • Equity
    Interested in
    • Comedy
    • Commercials
    • Film (Professional)
    • Film (Student)
    • Music Videos
    • Theatre (Fringe)
    • Theatre (Professional)
    • Theatre (Touring)
    • TV
    Accents (UK)
    • Birmingham
    • Cockney
    • Essex
    • Estuary English
    • Liverpool
    • London
    • Manchester
    • RP
    • South London
    • Yorkshire
    General Dance Skills
    • African dance styles
    • Ballet
    • Contemporary
    • Hip-Hop
    • Jazz
    • Swing/Jive
    • Tap
    Specific Singing Skills
    • Bass
    • Belt
    • Mezzo-Soprano
    Experienced In
    • Commercials
    • Film (Professional)
    • Music Videos
    • Rehearsed Readings
    • Roleplay
    • Theatre (Fringe)
    • Theatre (Professional)
    • Theatre (Touring)
    • TV
    Union Status
    • Equity (UK)