Micah Sloat

Micah Sloat (/ˈmiːkə/; born May 8, 1981) is an American theatre actor and musician, largely known for his leading role as Micah in the 2007 hit horror film, Paranormal Activity. He appeared in the horror sequel in 2010, Paranormal Activity 2[1] and a cameo in the spin-off film, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, in 2014.

Micah Sloat
Born (1981-05-08) May 8, 1981
Westport, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationActor, musician
Years active2002–present

Life and career

Sloat 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

Film
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

References
  1. 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.
  2. Villareal, Yvonne (October 26, 2009). "A spine-tingling ending for 'Paranormal Activity'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
  3. "Exclusive Video Interview: Mike Daruty Discusses Jaws Restoration and More". Dreadcentral.com. August 10, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  4. Miska, Brad (May 26, 2010). "Will Katie Featherston Return in 'Paranormal Activity 2'?". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  5. "Micah Sloat Talks 'Paranormal Activity 2,' 3D, the Demon, and More! [Exclusive]". Movieweb.com. June 22, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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