Michael Pulley was born on June 20, 1982, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of Carmen Davis (née Bell), who at 17 years old dropped out of high school to have him, and with the help of his maternal gra ...Show More
Michael Pulley was born on June 20, 1982, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of Carmen Davis (née Bell), who at 17 years old dropped out of high school to have him, and with the help of his maternal grandmother and later on his stepfather Joe Davis, raise him. He has a younger brother named Joe and a younger sister named Monét Simone.Pulley traverses many environments as a child. His stepfather is a scholar and his academic career moves the family from home to home, city to city until they finally settle in Worthington, Ohio. Growing up Pulley plays hockey, basketball and football. He is a little league all-star baseball player and an all American high-school sprinter at the prestigious Thomas Worthington High school in Ohio.In 2003 the rap group No Neck Camp emerges out of Columbus Ohio, with Pulley and fellow artists Mark Knight (Aka Samson) and Mash (aka Big John) as its front men. The group goes on to achieve national notoriety as they open shows for artists such as Lil Wayne, Jim Jones and Young Jeezy.In 2009 Pulley leaves the group to embark on a solo career, and the artist OOAK (One of a Kind) emerges. Release of a mix tape followed by a record deal could have catapulted this artist into international stardom, but success is short lived as the CEO of his record company passes away. Pulley decides to put his music career on hold and step away from the limelight.2008-2013 Pulley works as a loan processor for JP Morgan chase bank NA in Columbus Ohio. In 2011 he enters a model search competition. He catches the eye of the industry and shortly after is signed to his first Agency, Babes and Beau's, in Chicago. The follow year he subsequently signs with Bienamie Agency, a modeling agency in Miami. An array of fashion shows, photoshoots with top photographers and extensive print work, ensue.During this time Pulley also starts competing in the most coveted division of body building at the time, Men's Physique, rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with as he participates in 25 competitions and 5 national competitions - each earning him a top 5 ranking. Pulley acquires a 3rd place spot in the prestigious Arnold Classics in 2012.2013-current Pulley leaves Ohio and moves to Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue his dream of acting.Setbacks ensue as he learns to navigate his way through a period of homelessness and odd jobs until he lands a job as security at one of the city's best clubs. This visibility catapults him onto the small screen and he goes on to appear on a popular reality show at the time, Millionaire matchmaker, and later another reality appearance on VHI's Hollywood Exes. Continuously working to achieve his goals, opportunities present themselves and give Pulley the chance to appear as a feature in television shows such as Container Wars, ABC's revenge, House of lies, Mindy Project, Enlisted, New Girl and Ballers, and many more.In 2017 Pulley signs with his agent and fulfills the universal childhood fantasy: He is a main action character in the worlds most famous video game, Call of Duty.Call of Duty Black Ops 4 is released in 2018 and Pulley immediately graces billboards and television commercials worldwide. The yearlong campaign is a monstrous success and Pulleys star has been rising ever since.His first co-star role on TNT's nr.1 show Animal Kingdom, endorsement deals and contracts with different businesses and clothing companies keep Pulley busy as he continues to pave his way through Hollywood.In his personal time Pulley enjoys connecting with God and learning from nature and feels strongly about giving back to his community. He is constantly expanding his artistic and philosophical palette, exploring the arts and meditating. A true child of the universe who understand that we are all connected. Hide
