Michael Nicolo is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. While living in NYC, he gained hands-on experience in the entertainment industry, working with talent in a variety of roles at MTV, Interscope Records, and Interview Magazine. His passion for story telling led him to pursue a career in television and film, prompting a move to Los Angeles.

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Michael began his casting career as an assistant with CFB Casting, contributing to fan-favorite series including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly. He later collaborated with renowned casting director Dianne Crittenden as her associate casting director on feature films such as Spider-Man 2, Elektra, and The World’s Fastest Indian.

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In 2010, Michael partnered with fellow casting director Anya Colloff to form Colloff/Nicolo Casting. Together, they earned critical acclaim for their work on the hit comedy New Girl, receiving a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Casting in a Comedy Series, as well as Artios Award nominations in 2012 and 2013.

Their diverse and celebrated credits include Ben and Kate, Veronica Mars (2019), YoungRock, Laid, Party Down, and Fresh Off the Boat. They currently cast the popular series Animal Control, High Potential, and the upcoming Every Year After. Most recently, Michael and Anya won an Artios Award in 2025 for their casting on Avatar: The LastAir bender.