Michael Johnston is an American actor, singer, and musician born on February 22, 1996, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. He began his acting career in the early 2010s, making appearances in television series before gaining wider recognition for his role as Corey Bryant in MTV's Teen Wolf. He later starred as Clay in Disney Channel's K.C. Undercover and voiced several characters in animated productions, showcasing his versatility across live-action and voice acting. Johnston has also appeared in films such as Slash and The Friendship Game, steadily building a reputation as a rising talent in genre entertainment. In 2026, he achieved his breakthrough leading role as Baron "Bear" Bailey in Curry Barker's psychological horror film Obsession. His nuanced portrayal of a lonely young man whose desperate wish spirals into terror received widespread critical acclaim and introduced him to a much larger international audience. Critics praised his ability to balance vulnerability, charm, and disturbing emotional complexity, making Obsession the defining performance of his career to date. In addition to acting, Johnston is an accomplished musician and continues to work in both film and television while expanding his career into increasingly prominent leading roles.