Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton is an actor and public relations executive who studied film production and directing at Cal State University at Northridge before moving in front of the camera. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he began his acting career on ABC Daytime's General Hospital as Stone Cates, a role that earned him an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor. He then followed his father into public relations, building a second career in promotion and marketing. Restaurant, bar, lounge, and nightclub owners sought his skills, and his brandSUTTON company drew on celebrity contacts and a wide network of Los Angeles tastemakers. Sutton also appeared in more than ten films and was an executive producer with Quincy Jones on The Freshest Kids, a documentary. He promoted venues including Bar One, The Beverly Club, and the Hollywood Canteen, and served as co-founding partner and president of marketing for Xenii.