Bio
Aaron Mcpherson has trained under Larry Moss, Jeffrey Tambor, Patsy Rodenberg, American Conservatory of Theatre and received a Masters degree in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts. His experience as a teacher at Cal Arts, combined with his work as a private coach in LA, let him to open his own acting studio in 2005.
Along with coaching and directing, McPherson continues to act in film, television and theatre. Some of McPherson’s television credits include: 24, Numb3rs, Criminal Minds, E.R, Pretty Handsome and Burn Notice.
His film credits include Street Kings, written and directed by David Ayer (Writer of Training Day) with Forest Whitaker and Keanu Reeves; PornStar, directed by Stevie Long; Recovery, directed by Mike Prosser; Cruel Intentions, Death by Engagement; and Street Dreams.
Partial theatre credits include: Death of a Salesman, Fool for Love, Speaking in Tongues, Two Rooms, Tartuffle, As You Like It, The Kentucky Cycle, Troilus and Cresside and Lobby Hero. Aaron is also profiled in the Larry Moss Book,”The Intent to Live”
In addition to teaching , he has developed and directed theater productions such as “The Metropolitan Operas” by Joe Pintaro and Elisa Donovan’s “Sweet Dreams”, which premiered at the Geffen Theater.
Aaron McPherson’s Reviews
Fool for Love
“…with the first half of the play belonging almost entirely to roughneck Eddie (Aaron McPherson)…”
LA Weekly
“McPherson brings a terrific physicality to Eddie and does a great job of keeping tensions high.”
Backstage West
Lobby Hero
“McPherson’s portrayal of Jeff is superb, offering a captivating balance of utter cluelessness and an innate need to do the right thing…“Main protag Jeff, played to the feckless hilt by Aaron McPherson, is an affable goof ball, trying to find some stability in his life after being booted out of the navy for smoking pot while on duty.”
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Variety
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“Lobby Hero center on the 27 year-old Jeff (the outstanding Aaron McPherson), a garrulous, wisecracking, hapless security guard who is trying to get his life together.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“Playing Jeff in the L. A. premiere of Kenneth Lonergan’s “Lobby Hero” at the Odyssey Theatre is an remarkably handsome actor names Aaron McPherson, who perfectly embodies a character accustomed to existing- by choice or otherwise- under the radar….“there is something so smoothly everguy-esque about McPherson’s work…. because McPherson charms us so completely Lobby Hero comes alive.”
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U-Daily Bulletin
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Two Rooms
“The dramatic potential if this political tug-of-war is fully exploited…(Aaron McPherson) portrays a tender testament to loves devotion and is splendid as the hostage Michael…”
LA Weekly
“Aaron Macpherson brings a unique sensitivity to the role of Michael, the hostage…”
Review Plays.com
“The final scene, where the Michael (Aaron McPherson) has the last imaginary meeting with Laine had wonderfully tender moments, bringing many in the audience to tears and then to their feet in a resounding ovation with several curtain calls.”
Backstage West
Death of A Salesman
“Aaron McPherson gives Happy more dimension than usually seen, his reactions and presence intensifying every family interaction.”
Backstage West
The Metropolitan Opera
“Aaron McPherson’s direction is subtle perfection.”
NOHO The North Hollywood News
