Michael Ogden
Presenter • Actor
London-Based / American Accent
About
I'm an experienced Creative Director and Presenter based in London, returning to on-camera work after two decades leading creative teams at Sony PlayStation, working directly with Pixar’s story department, leading the VR team at The Third Floor, and co-founding an award-wining project about long-term thinking, known as ‘2269’.
I’m also an author (Time-Warner; published in 9 languages) of the book, ‘2DO Before I Die’ and the creator of host of two podcasts: Crowd Scene and ‘2269: The Greatest Party of All Time’.
Available for immediate representation and auditions.
Gallery
Showreel
3 minute reel, including performance, presentation and voice-over work.
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"Michael is one of the most dynamic creative thinkers I know, paired with entrepreneurial flair and incredible networking skills.”
—Sven Petersen Partner at Egon Zehnder
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"This is what a creative director should be. Mike Ogden is one of the most exciting and generous people I have had the pleasure of working with. A real creative powerhouse, with endless ideas and enthusiasm. But also a person who understands the importance of contemplation, cultivation and collaboration.
— Dan Tucker Immersive Producer & Curator
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"Michael is strong on story and has a passion to deliver high quality, innovative work. He's an excellent communicator and has a natural enthusiasm that really motivates a team. I hope we get the chance to work together again."
—Matthew Luhn, PIXAR, Lead Story Supervisor
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"Michael is one of the most inspiring leaders I've ever worked with. As a creative director, he is a fount of brilliant ideas and inspiration, always able to push concepts to new places, make the most of cutting-edge mediums, and oversee the development of rich and engaging stories.
—Claire Bullen Award-Winning Digital and Print Editor
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"Michael was thoughtful, punchy and detailed in his Masterclass on 'Crafting The Perfect Pitch'. He was thorough about thinking through how to communicate every element of an idea and giving it every chance of success.
—Shehani Fernando
StoryFutures Academy -
Michael is a fantastic Creative Director. Intelligent, articulate and full of charisma - Michael possesses the qualities of a natural team leader. I never failed to notice or appreciate Michael's attention to detail, willingness to listen to feedback and the great efforts he makes to spend time with each member of the team.
Alkan Hassan, Lead Designer EA
Podcast Host & Creator
I have created and hosted two podcasts.
Crowd Scene, is a podcast about entrepreneurial artists, designers and inventors.
More recently, I’ve launched ‘The 2269 Podcast’ where guests select favourite things to pass on to their descendants.
Both podcasts feature entertaining, inspirational interviews with people seeking to make a difference with their work and art.
Credits
Commercial
COMMERCIALS
Rolling Rock | Ford Aspire
Kellogg's Froot Loops | Atari/Indiana Jones
TELEVISION
The Demon Headmaster (Guest Role)
Presenting & Hosting
EXECUTIVE LEVEL
Pitching original concepts to Sony PlayStation, BBC, CNN, Pixar, The Third Floor, Time-Warner and more.
HOSTING
Host of the podcast “Crowd Scene”, a series about making ideas real, featuring over 35 interviews. Created format, edited and hosted all episodes.
Host of the podcast “2269: The Greatest Party of All Time”. Created format, edited and hosted all episodes.
Host of an annual event since 2019: '“One Day”, held at various venues across London, UK.
Training & Credentials
DRAMA
City Lit Drama School, London (10-week intensive)
USC Actor’s Gang
SAG Member (1982-2002)
EDUCATION
Graduate of USC School of Cinema-Television
Phi Beta Kappa Honours Graduate
FELLOWSHIPS
Fellow of The Royal Society of
Professional Experience
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP
Sony PlayStation — Creative Director
The Third Floor — Creative Director
Pixar — worked directly with the Story team
2269 Project — Co-Founder
PUBLISHING
Published Author, Time-Warner of the book,
“2DO Before I Die” (out in 9 languages)
MUSIC
Songwriter, 2 Albums
Listen on Spotify
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