Michael Traynor (born December 12, 1975) is an American actor and dancer known for his roles on The Walking Dead, Rectify and The Fosters.

Traynor began his career as a dancer, receiving dance scholarships and dancing professionally for a few years,[1] but after performing in a few small acting roles he decided to become an actor.

His most notable roles are Nicholas on The Walking Dead,[2][3][4] George Melton on Rectify[5] and Craig on The Fosters.

[6][7] Since 2005, Traynor has been in a relationship with Canadian actress Brooke Nevin.

[8] In late April 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son.