Michael Socha Biography

Michael Socha is an English actor, best known for playing major roles in films such as ‘Summer’ and ‘This is England.’ Born in Derbyshire, England, Michael was never quite into academics and was always looking for extracurricular activities in school. He tried auditioning for school theater when he was 11 but was rejected. He somehow began doing theater and later attended the ‘Central Junior Television Workshop’ to further hone his acting skills. Following his high-school graduation, he did not study further and worked at factories and car-wash facilities, also auditioning simultaneously. He eventually began his acting career in 2006, with a small role in the film titled ‘This is England.’ He had his first acting breakthrough in 2008, when he played a major role in the ‘BAFTA Award’-winning film titled ‘Summer.’ Having a critically acclaimed in his filmography, he starred in major roles in films such as ‘Spike Island,’ ‘Walk Like a Panther,’ and ‘Bonded by Blood.’ Throughout his career, he also appeared on TV, playing supporting roles in series such as ‘Casualty,’ ‘Being Human,’ and ‘Chernobyl.’ Simultaneously, he also worked in theatres, participating in plays such as ‘This Is Living’ and ‘Glamour.’