Harley (Mikael) Wallèn
Birth dateNovember 4, ?
Birth placeMalmö, Sweden
Occupation
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
  • producer
Years active1987–present

Harley (Mikael) Wallèn (born November 4, ?) is a Swedish-American actor, writer and director.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the films Betrayed, Bennett's Song and Ash and Bone.[3][4][5]

Life and career

Wallen was born in Sweden and started training in martial arts when he was seven years old. He had his first opportunity in acting as a dancer at the Swedish television program Solstollarna.[6] He later moved to the United States to pursue his career in acting. He is the founder of Painted Creek Productions.[7] He is married to actress Kaiti Wallen.[8]

Filmography

YearFilmWriterDirectorProducerNotes
2023Beneath Us All
2023The Devil's Left Hand
2022Ash and Bone
2019Abstruse
2019Eternal Code
2018Betrayed
2018Bennett's Song
2017Moving Parts
2017My Breaking PointShort Film
2016Deceitful
2015Set Me FreeShort Film
2015BrokenWalbert Beltran (co-director)
2014Donate or ElseShort Film

As Actor

  • 2023 - Beneath Us All
  • 2023 - The Devil's Left Hand
  • 2022 - Ash and Bone
  • 2019 - Abstruse
  • 2019 - Eternal Code
  • 2018 - Betrayed
  • 2018 - Halt: The Motion Picture
  • 2018 - Bennett's Song
  • 2018 - Love Espionage: Spy Revenge
  • 2017 - Georgy
  • 2017 - Moving Parts
  • 2017 - Pimps, Pastors, & Politicians
  • 2017 - Stay
  • 2017 - KNIGHTMARE
  • 2017 - My Breaking Point
  • 2016 - An American Abroad
  • 2016 - Daylight
  • 2016 - I Declare War
  • 2016 - Indictment: Dead Witnesses Can't Talk
  • 2016 - Model No. Human
  • 2016 - Deceitful
  • 2015 - Psychology of Murder
  • 2015 - Ten Zero Zero
  • 2015 - A Matter of Time
  • 2015 - Set Me Free
  • 2015 - Broken
  • 2015 - Random
  • 2014 - Number One Contender
  • 2014 - Social Path
  • 2013 - Love Interest
  • 2011 - WXC Web Series
  • 2008-2009 - Xtreme Cagefighting Championship
  • 2009 - XCC on MyTV20
  • 2009 - Cage Combat MMA
  • 2008 - Donofrio MMA
  • 1987 - Solstollarna

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWork
2018WonCalifornia Film AwardsFestival Award[9]Betrayed
2018WonMexico International Film FestivalSpecial Jury Award[10]Bennett's Song
2017WonNevada International Film FestivalSpecial Jury Award[11]Abstruse

References

  1. ^ "From BENNETT'S SONG to BETRAYED, Harley Wallen is a Filmmaker of Dynamic Range". abc-7.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  2. ^ "Interview with Harley Wallen: Swedish Breakdancing to American Film". pophorror.com. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  3. ^ "Exclusive New Artwork & World Premiere of Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker Harley Wallen's 'Betrayed'.". blazingminds.co.uk. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  4. ^ "BENNETT'S SONG". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  5. ^ "Review: Harley Wallen’s ASH AND BONE". horrorsociety.com. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
  6. ^ "INTO A DARK MIND MICHIGAN-BASED FILMMAKER HARLEY WALLEN". themetdet.com. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  7. ^ "Meet Harley Wallen of Painted Creek Productions". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  8. ^ "Rising Star Kaiti Wallen: "Diversity in entertainment is so important because we can't bridge division without active engagement!"". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  9. ^ "2018 Winners". calfilmawards.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  10. ^ "2018 Winners". mexicofilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  11. ^ "2017 Winners". nevadafilmfestival.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved 2019-04-23.