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Michael Welch's first acting role was as young Niles in the series "Frasier" in 1998. His television credits have since included lead roles in the movies "Personally Yours" and "The Ballad of Lucy Whipple," on CBS, and guest-starring roles in the series "Malcolm in the Middle," "The X-Files," "Stargate SG-1" and "The Norm Show," as well as the CBS series "Chicago Hope," CSI, JUDGING AMY and "Ladies Man."

His ability to perform believable accents landed him such parts as a British boy in "7th Heaven," a southerner in the independent film "Angel Doll" and a New Zealander in the animated television movie "Rocket Power Race Across New Zealand." He was the voice of Pinocchio in the animated productions of "House of Mouse" and the special "Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse," and he had recurring roles in the animated series "Fillmore," "Hey Arnold!" and "Lloyd in Space." His additional film credits include "Star Trek: Insurrection" and "The United States of Leland."

In addition to his acting career, Welch is currently taking independent college courses, writing a one-man show and volunteering for the organization Kids with a Cause, for which young celebrities work with less fortunate and ill children.

He was born and is being raised in Los Angeles. His birth date is July 25.

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