Casting Director & Acting Coach
Michael D’Amato is a Casting Director, Acting Coach and an Artios Award-winning Associate Casting Director at Hopkins Ingram Casting, recognized for his work across acclaimed television, film, and streaming projects.
He is best known for P-Valley (Starz), Season Two of The Wonder Years (ABC), and the Academy Award-nominated film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, directed by Lee Daniels — for which he earned the 2022 Artios Award for Film, Non-Theatrical Release.
Michael’s most recent credits include Pretty Babies, directed by Tyler-Marie Evans, Chopin, directed by Vincent Lin, and Netflix’s The Deliverance, also directed by Lee Daniels. Additional highlights include Power Book II: Ghost (Starz, Season One), the Emmy Award-winning limited series When They See Us (Netflix) directed by Ava DuVernay, Tesla (Hulu) directed by Michael Almereyda, The Last Thing He Wanted (Netflix) directed by Dee Rees, and You Were Never Really Here (Amazon) directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Services
Casting Solutions
Michael offers casting services for television, film, and commercial projects, designed to transform creative vision into a strategic, results-driven casting process.
Every engagement is guided by precision, efficiency, and a deep understanding of story, ensuring the right talent elevates the material at every level. Whether it’s assembling a breakout ensemble, securing recognizable talent, or discovering new voices, Michael’s process is crafted to be bold, efficient, and thoughtfully tailored to the scale of your production.
Private Coaching
One-on-one coaching for actors looking to crush auditions, improve on-camera work, or navigate their next career steps.
Each session is tailored to you, with hands-on guidance to help you build performances that feel grounded, specific, and bookable. These sessions are designed to help you walk into the room, or hit record with clarity, confidence, and real impact. The goal is to find your own unique voice so every performance leaves a lasting impression.
Classes
These multi-week classes are designed to help actors explore, experiment, and expand their craft in an environment that’s supportive and challenging.
He brings real-world experience into the (virtual) classroom, offering actors the chance to work with someone who not only knows what casting directors look for, but who can see what others miss. The curriculum blends core technique with practical insight, giving actors the tools that translate directly to successful auditions and meaningful performances.