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Michael James Bell

@mrumsky.bsky.social

LA actor, narrator, accent specialist. Activist for democracy, justice, and compassion with @electionscience.bsky.social. AKA Michael Ruvinsky, Espen Cooper @espencooper.bsky.social

54 Followers  |  24 Following  |  57 Posts  |  Joined: 25.05.2024  |  1.5999

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On location this week shooting an exciting new top secret series...

#Actor #TV

13.01.2026 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The final audiobook in Stan C. Smith's DIFFUSION series has been released!

PROFUSION. By Stan C. Smith. Narrated by Michael James Bell.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Profusion-Audiobook/B0GD8VHYKQ?qid=1767825052

07.01.2026 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Interesting! How come?

14.12.2025 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RCV Made It Look Close. Voters Made It a Landslide. What New York Cityโ€™s 2025 Democratic Primary really revealed about voter preferencesโ€”and how Approval Voting exposes the broader movement

This suggests Approval Voting might have provided clearer info than RCV about what NYC voters want. The RCV results imply Cuomo was "second place", but there were probably 3 progressive candidates voters preferred to Cuomo.

https://substack.com/inbox/post/178623895

@electionscience.bsky.social

11.12.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New release!

INFUSION, the third of four books in Stan C. Smith's popular science fiction series. Narrated by yours truly.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Infusion-Audiobook/B0G5B6GMVK?qid=1765310977

#Audiobook #Narrator #ScienceFiction

09.12.2025 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Like many nonprofits, @electionscience.bsky.socialย is struggling in today's political environment. We work tirelessly to reform American democracy. Reform has never been this close. Please consider giving generously to this remarkable nonprofit.

https://electionscience.org/giving

#DemocracyReform

04.12.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is a special one for me. Fred Haefele's misleadingly named THE ESSENTIAL BOOK OF PICKUP TRUCKS is actually a wry, introspective memoir. He spends a lot of time in Montana, where my people are from. I'm honored to get to narrate his story.

#Narrator #Audiobook #Memoir

25.11.2025 02:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm honored to be chosen to narrate ENTERING THE HEALING GROUND, a book of prompts, exercises, and rituals for moving through grief and loss. By Francis Weller, published by North Atlantic Books. Coming in 2026.

@natlanticbooks.bsky.social
#Narrator #Audiobook #Nonfiction

30.10.2025 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heading to #AuthorNation next week in Las Vegas! I'm excited to meet up with old colleagues, connect with new ones, and talk audiobooks.

I'll have a table at the Industry Expo on Monday 11/3. If you're there, come say hi!ย 

#Narrator

28.10.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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DIFFUSION is now available on Audible! I'm having a blast narrating this science fiction series from Stan C. Smith. Two more still to come!

https://www.audible.com/pd/Diffusion-Book-1-Audiobook/B0FXHSP996?qid=1761524725

#Audiobook #Narrator #ScienceFiction

27.10.2025 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Audible series THE PROPHECY returns for Season 2 on Sept 25th! I do voices for various reporters, passengers, thugs, and merchants (including speaking Swiss French).

www.audible.com/pd/The-Prop...

#Actor #Voiceover #Accents

12.09.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rewinding The โ€™80s By John Malahy, Read By Michael James Bell Take a trip back to your favorite video store with this in-depth journey through the highs and lows of 80s cinemaโ€”with profiles of hundreds of filmsโ€”and how Hollywood studios around the globe reflecte

REWINDING THE 80s will be released 10/7!

Listen to a sample here:
soundcloud.com/hachetteaudi...

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#NonFiction
#80sMovies
@hachetteaudio.bsky.social

11.09.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here's one amazing benefit of #ApprovalVoting: the wealth of information it provides about how voters feel. You don't get clear info like this this with #RCV.

#DemocracyReform

02.09.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also, sorry for spoiling the wordle. Clearly I was very angry.

30.08.2025 01:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fuck you

#Wordle

30.08.2025 00:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kerry Washington Returns for โ€˜The Prophecyโ€™ Season 2 Supernatural Thriller From Audible Kerry Washington returns as star and executive producer of 'The Prophecy,' the supernatural audio thriller from Audible.

I'm in this! Audible series THE PROPHECY returns for Season 2 on Sept 25th. I do voices for various reporters, passengers, thugs, and merchants (including speaking Swiss French).

variety.com/2025/digital/ne...

#TheProphecyXAudible

16.08.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Should you vote for me for SAG-AFTRA Convention Delegate? I guess you could. But also, like, protect your health and set your boundaries, you know?

www.thecoalition2025.org/

#Union #SAGAFTRA #TheCoalition2025

13.08.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SAVAGE is available! This is the first of four books in Stan C. Smith's DIFFUSION series that I'll be narrating.

www.audible.com/pd/Savage-A...

#Narrator #SciFi

08.08.2025 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Flyer:
The Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts at
Hillel at UCLA, Patty Glaser and Paula Holt
Present
INCIDENT AT VICHY
by Arthur Miller
A Staged Play Reading
Directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos
Hosted by the Geffen Playhouse
It Can Happen Again
Sunday, July 20, 2025
2:00 โ€“ 4:00 PM
Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Parking available in garage adjacent to
the theater at 10892 Le Conte Ave.
Admission is Freeโ€“Seating is Limited.
RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents

Flyer: The Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts at Hillel at UCLA, Patty Glaser and Paula Holt Present INCIDENT AT VICHY by Arthur Miller A Staged Play Reading Directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos Hosted by the Geffen Playhouse It Can Happen Again Sunday, July 20, 2025 2:00 โ€“ 4:00 PM Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 Parking available in garage adjacent to the theater at 10892 Le Conte Ave. Admission is Freeโ€“Seating is Limited. RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents

Honored to be taking part in a reading at the Geffen Playhouse this weekend. Arthur Miller's "Incident at Vichy" examines how difficult it can be to see fascism comingโ€”and resist it.

As you might expect, I play the Nazi.

RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents

#Actor
#Theater

17.07.2025 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Rewinding the '80s" book cover

What a thrill to be narrating a book about the movies of my childhood! Profiling hundreds of films, REWINDING THE '80S by John Malahy celebrates '80s movies in a variety of contexts.

Also excited for my first book with @hachetteaudio.bsky.social!

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#NonFiction
#80sMovies

16.07.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm excited to finally bring this account to life! It's been a busy year for Espen Cooper, with four new romances soon to be released, and three more on the calendar.

#Narrator
#Romance

03.06.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of my favorite romances was my first: SADDLE UP is a slow-burn cowboy romance about grief, longing, and redemption. Written by CJ Bishop, narrated by yours truly.

www.audible.com/pd/Saddle-Up...

#Narrator
#Romance

03.06.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Collage of Broadway show programs, tickets, and marquees

Collage of Broadway show programs, tickets, and marquees

Had a wonderful time in New York City last week attending many Tony-nominated Broadway shows. My favorites were the ones that made my cry (or laugh until I cried): OH MARY, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

#Broadway
#OhMary
@mincemeatbway.bsky.social
#MaybeHappyEnding

29.05.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The right way to see the Statue of Liberty is from the water. Whenever I'm in New York City I love to take the Staten Island ferryโ€”to have this view and be reminded of the good of this country.

It also reminds me of the opening theme of the 80s/90s sitcom Perfect Strangers.

21.05.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Book cover image from SAVAGE

Book cover image from SAVAGE

I'm delighted to collaborate with well-loved science fiction author Stan C. Smith! I'll be narrating SAVAGE, the first book (chronologically) in his DIFFUSION series. Stay tuned!

#StanCSmith
#ScienceFiction
#Narrator
#Audiobook

16.05.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Honored to be part of another Kevin Hart project! Audible Original series KINGSLAND is now available. I play Mark Hill and assorted other voices.

www.audible.com/kingsland

@kevin-hart.bsky.social
#Actor
#Audiobook
#AudioSeries

09.05.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'll be on a panel of voting reform experts tomorrow night. Stop by! Presented by Forward Party California.

Wednesday, May 7
7PM - 8:30PM PST

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@electionscience.bsky.social
@equalvote.bsky.social
@starvoting.bsky.social
#DemocracyReform
#ApprovalVoting

06.05.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also co-narrated by Kelli Tager!

29.04.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Night Swimming Audiobook on Libro.fm From the author of Spontaneous comes a '90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist. Perfect for fans of The Gravity of Us.โ€œStarmerโ€™s eerie love story is ...

NIGHT SWIMMING is releases today! A poignant young-adult novel about thoughtful, compassionate teens at a magical moment of transition. By @aaronstarmer.bsky.social, published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, narrated by yours truly.

#Audiobook #Narrator #YoungAdult

libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

29.04.2025 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This motherfucker Bronson Pinchot is really good on #TheResidence. I'm just saying, they made an acceptable casting decision here.

02.04.2025 02:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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