Rhode Island Santa Claus
Bristol Santa Claus House
Santa Brings Christmas to Family in Need
FEATURED: Providence Monthly Magazine
FEATURED: Rhode Island Monthly Magazine
FEATURED: The Bay Magazine
FEATURED: CNN
Rhode Island's premier Santa Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Multiple commercials and corporate apperances
Commercial print and digital media
Inducted into the Santa Claus Hall of Fame
There you are!
Christmas in July
Overview
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Santa Claus actor, public speaker, and presenter with stage and on-camera experience
Founded the ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ for children with special needs and their families
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Over 50 years performing as Santa Claus
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An accomplished public speaker with a background in theater and entertainment
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Multiple television, commercial, and corporate appearances
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Recognized as "Rhode Island's premier Santa" and an "expert in Santa Claus and Christmas"
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Knighted in the Benevolent Order of the Knights of St. Nicholas in 2015
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Inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2019
Reviews
2 reviews
Lahna S.
December 20, 2020An amazing experience
Michael brought so much joy to my childrenโs evening. Witnessing their awe & excitement was a wonderful experience. Two days later, and theyโre still talking about Santa Claus making a special trip to their house! Thank you, Michael, we canโt wait to work with you again next year!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Rhode Island Santa Claus
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Laura W.
November 21, 2016Everything you could want in a Santa
Michael was really great to work with. He was easy to communicate with, arrived on time and was incredible with the children and adults alike. Everyone complimented us on Santa. Can't wait to have him come back again next year.
Here's words of one of our happy customers - "Thank you for an amazing experience today! I would swear to anyone that you had the absolute real deal for Santa! It was such an amazing experience that I hope I can repeat again and again with my granddaughter! Thank you again for giving me an absolute beautiful memory with my little chicken! "
Hired as: Santa Claus
Rhode Island Santa Claus
Thank you Laura! I love being part of your traditional holiday event! <3
Booking information
Price range: $250 and up
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Performers Insurance
What to expect
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๐ปAuthentic Golden Age Santa Claus
โค๏ธCommitted to the faithful portrayal of the character
๐Attention to detail in all aspects of the craft - voice, mannerisms, attire -- and always in character
About
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A graduate of the St. Nicholas Institute in Livonia Michigan, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland Michigan, and the International University of Santa Claus, Michael has been recognized as โRhode Islandโs premier Santaโ and an โexpert in Santa Claus and all things Christmasโ.
Michael has worked as Santa Claus in print and web advertisements, television commercials, and corporate videos. He has appeared on 920WHJJ, 680WRKO, WJAR-10, WLNE-6, WPRI-12, The Rhode Show, WSBE Rhode Island PBS, and has been featured in The Providence Journal, Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, Providence Monthly Magazine, The Bay Magazine, Hey Rhody Magazine, Newport Mercury Magazine, The Herald News, The Boston Globe, and CNN.
In 2013, Michael was featured in They Wore The Red Suit, a film documentary featuring the rare individuals who have devoted their lives to keeping that magic alive in the world by actually being Santa Claus 365 days a year.
In 2015, Michael was knighted into the Benevolent Order of the Knights of St. Nicholas.
On December 22, 2019, Michael was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame.
In 2022, Michael launch the Bristol Santa Claus House. The Bristol Santa Claus House provides a unique, magical Christmas experience for children with special needs and their families.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2020
18
Friday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Newport, RI
November 2016
20
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Narragansett, RI
Influences and inspiration
1940s 1950s Golden Age Santa Claus, Jim Yellig, Charles W. Howard, James D. Rielly, St. Nicholas