Micah Sloat (/ˈmiːkə/; born 1980 or 1981) is an American actor, largely known for his leading role as Micah in the 2007 hit horror film Paranormal Activity. He also appeared in its 2010 sequel Paranormal Activity 2[1] and had a cameo in the spin-off film Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones in 2014.
Micah Sloat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 or 1981 (age 43–44) Westport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Life and career
editSloat was born in Westport, Connecticut,[2] as the oldest of six siblings. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Skidmore College in 2004.
Sloat plays both rock and blues on the guitar and also sings with the world champion Westminster barbershop chorus. In 2005, Sloat moved to Los Angeles and attended the Musicians Institute in Hollywood and began studying acting.[1]
He was still taking classes when he noticed a casting advertisement for Paranormal Activity in the spring of 2006.[1] The ad asked for unknown actors with the ability to improvise who could work during the night without knowing what the next scene would entail.[1]
Released widely in 2009, Paranormal Activity proved to be an unexpected hit at the box office, grossing more than $190 million worldwide.[3] He returned to the Paranormal Activity franchise in the film's prequel,[4][5] and had a cameo appearance in the series' spin-off, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, in 2014.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Paranormal Activity | Micah | 2010 Teen Choice Awards Nominated – Choice Movie Actor Horror/Thriller |
| 2010 | Paranormal Activity 2 | ||
| 2014 | Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones | ||
| 2021 | Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity | Himself | Documentary film |
Other
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession | Himself | Podcast[6] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Fernandez, Jay A. (October 29, 2009). "'Paranormal' star signs with Innovative; Micah Sloat keeping options open after box office success". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 28, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
- ^ Villareal, Yvonne (October 26, 2009). "A spine-tingling ending for 'Paranormal Activity'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
- ^ "Exclusive Video Interview: Mike Daruty Discusses Jaws Restoration and More". Dreadcentral.com. August 10, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ Miska, Brad (May 26, 2010). "Will Katie Featherston Return in 'Paranormal Activity 2'?". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Micah Sloat Talks 'Paranormal Activity 2,' 3D, the Demon, and More! [Exclusive]". Movieweb.com. June 22, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ Richardson, Hollie; Verdier, Hannah (August 8, 2024). "Podcasts of the week: Spooky stories of the possessed from the stars of Paranormal Activity". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
External links
edit- Micah Sloat at IMDb