Sean Michaels (born February 20, 1958) is an American pornographic actor, model, director and former trade union leader.

[2][3] After moving to the West Coast, he worked as a nurse for an urgent care facility in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

Dissatisfied with the portrayal of black men in pornography, which he saw as "very demeaning and stereotypical", Michaels began performing in adult films in 1989.

[citation needed] Michaels gained recognition in the industry after appearing in his mentor John Leslie's 1990 film Oh What A Night.

[10][11] As President, he announced the APAG would push to raise the legal age to perform in adult films from 18 to 21, commenting that "it's 21 years old to drink, so you should have to be 21 to do porn.

"[11] Amidst criticism from APAG members who saw him as reducing his union participation,[12] Michaels officially resigned from his role.