has directed episodes of the sitcoms Frasier, 2 Broke Girls, Fuller House, Titus, Sullivan & Son, Sid the Science Kid, School of Rock among others, as well as producing Hallmark's Garage Sale Mystery movies. She received the Frank Capra Lifetime Achievement Award from the DGA in 2012 and also hosted the hit podcast Mojo Girl Madness.

Michele is best known for her role as attorney Abigail "Abby" Perkins on the TV series L.A. Law from 1986 to 1991 Her first big role was in the short-lived Steven Bochco series Bay City Blues. When that was cancelled, Bochco kept her in mind and offered her the role on L.A. Law a show that earned her an Emmy nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category in 1989. After leaving L.A. Law, she had acting roles in a number of popular television series including Bones, CSI, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Diagnosis: Murder, JAG, Judging Amy, Nip/Tuck, The Outer Limits, Six Feet Under, Stargate SG-1, Brothers and Sisters, Big Love and The Unit. She is also an author. Her first New Adult novel, Chasing The Jaguar (Martika’s Magic) was published by Harper Collins and nominated for an American Library Association Award. Her novel featuring FBI specialist Emily Ray has been sold to Storm Publishing in the U.K (January 2025) and is the first in a three-book series. She is also the author of a book series featuring new LAPD recruit, Cassidy Clarke (Thomas and Mercer Fall 2025).

Matt has been a familiar face on TV for over 35 years, appearing in shows such as Cobra Kai, All My Children, Hunter, Pig Sty, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Party Girl, Police Academy: The Series, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Castle, and many more.