Don Miroradoff shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Don, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. When was the last time you felt true joy?
The last time I felt real joy wasn’t at some Hollywood gala or a champagne-soaked afterparty in the Hills — it was on the set of the upcoming series 3 Stepsons.
There’s a rare magic when you’re surrounded by people who aren’t just good — they’re extraordinary. Eric Guilmette, a.k.a. Mr. Perfect himself, eight-pack included, and Fabian Arnold, a hero who’s ready to die for you, were real brothers on and off camera. Both are superstars, no questions, but more importantly, they’re the kind of men who elevate everyone around them. And then there’s Emily Gateley: pure talent, pure beauty, the kind of presence that reminds you why Hollywood was built in the first place. Not our first time working together, and I doubt it’ll be the last.
Michael Reich directed with fire, Mojo produced with a golden eye for talent, and the whole crew brought their own kind of alchemy. And for me, it couldn’t have come at a better moment. My prior role had swallowed me whole — it demanded such emotional depth that when filming ended, I slipped into a real depression. That’s the dark side of this business people don’t always talk about.
But 3 Stepsons was the antidote. Playing a positive, world-class superstar brought me back to my roots — reminding me that true joy lives in the art, the brotherhood, and the magic of a set where everyone gives everything. That’s where I felt alive. That’s where I found joy.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a storyteller. For me, it’s never just about playing a part — it’s about making people actually feel something. Whether they walk out of the theater with a smile, a tear, or maybe even a little bit shattered, that’s what art is supposed to do. That’s the kind of projects I live for. I’ve played roles that drag me through hell — villains, broken dreamers — and others that let me claw my way back into the light. It’s more than just playing characters; these are lives I get to borrow, hearts I get to break or heal for a little while. That’s what keeps me obsessed with this craft.
My latest project, Time Crush, is a time-travel love story where I play a legendary rockstar who joins the notorious 27 Club, and a fangirl from the future travels back for my final hour on earth. The film was nominated for the Audience Award at the 48 Hour Film Festival in LA, and now the judges have also selected us for the ‘Best Of’ Los Angeles Awards at Regal Cinema this September. Getting recognized by both the audience and the judges — honestly, that’s the kind of thing you hope for as an artist.
Off-screen, my life’s just as mad — throwing Hollywood’s top events, fashion shows, all the glitz and glam with everything in between, all bleeding back into the stories I tell. My fans don’t just watch, they’re a part of the experience and we’re like one wicked family. That’s what matters to me — keeping it real, making it count, using this wild ride for something timeless that keeps us all alive. In the end, it’s not about being unique just for the sake of it. It’s about how you make people feel, and what you leave behind in the way they remember you.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
The person who shaped my work ethic more than anyone is my mother Olenka, my angel. I barely got to spend time with her growing up, but watching her in action taught me what it really takes to win — and how hard the world can try to take it from you. She built the largest education company in my hometown, eight locations, all from scratch, no resources, just sheer will. Her planner was her bible, she’d take calls at midnight, and make her moves with total self-sacrifice, always putting the community and children before herself. She did it out of love, because she believed every child — no matter their background — deserved a shot at education. She knew the future of our country depended on them. That kind of commitment, discipline, and vision is in my blood. It’s the reason I never back down, on set or in life. The courage to keep building, even when it feels like the world tries to break you — that’s the kind of legacy I carry with me every single day.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Hey rebel, I know it feels heavy and lonely at times, like there’s no point to keep going, and the shadows whisper that ending it all would be easier… But that’s the cheap way out, isn’t it? The world is more magical than you realize, as long as you know it in your heart of hearts. And your dreams aren’t as distant as they seem, they’re just waiting for you to snatch ‘em straight from the stars. So tear your heart open, laugh in the face of the void, and give it everything you’ve got. Don’t you dare back down, baby — you were made for this!
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
People think they know me because of socials, but that’s just a snapshot, isn’t it? Girls always get surprised when they meet me in real life and say they thought I’d be different… And it stings, because I’m a lover at heart. Sometimes, people hear the noise before they catch the depth.
That’s why I throw myself into art. On stage, in front of the camera, in writing, or even in those quiet face-to-face moments, I open my heart the way socials never can. That’s where the truth lives, and it’s something no algorithm can ever replicate.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I just hope people say I made them feel something real, you know? That I was never afraid to bleed for the craft, even when it got messy as hell. I want them to remember I stood up for the dreamers, the misfits, and the ones who never quite fit in, but still believed they could change the world — because that’s my tribe. If I’m lucky, maybe they’ll say I helped them find their own voice, or made the world a little better than it was before I showed up here. That’s all I ever wanted, really — for everyone to feel more alive, to be free, and to celebrate life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://imdb.me/don.miroradoff
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/don.miroradoff
Image Credits
1 – “3 Stepsons” BTS
2 – “Time Crush” BTS
3 – “Time Crush” poster
4 – by Chris Brody
5 – “Crazy Beach” BTS
6 – by Chris Brody
7 – Mister Supranational USA, Mr. Colorado
