Sylum Clan

Sylum: Member

Russell Ryan was raised in Hollywood, California by a single mother who saw her son becoming the next Burt Reynolds. He’s been acting and modeling since he was old enough to walk – actually a little before that. As a teenager he went to Hollywood High School, roamed the streets of West Hollywood, and knew every Docent on every Studio Lot.

He learned about cards and poker when he auditioned to be an extra in a Las Vegas movie about Bugsy Siegel. He visited Vegas and fell in love the glitz and glamour. Afterwards, he dreamed of Vegas and Old Hollywood. He poured over the history of Las Vegas and Siegel, and over time couldn’t distinguish himself from the man. He had dreams about a life in Vegas which turned dark and twisted, but there was always one familiar face.

Someone he trusted.

Though his film career never took off, he did get good money to be in one place while a certain actor that he reminds people of could run out the back door. He’s also been his butt double. (Yes, that was his butt in that movie which had that gratuitous butt shot.) He found he enjoyed the behind the scenes action more, and began using the skills he learned in Vegas to teach up and coming teen actors how to play with the big boys.

He was in Vegas playing in a poker tournament when a man slid into the seat next to him. He looked over at him, and instantly felt a connection. He had no idea how much his life would change the day he met Daniel Ocean.

Sylum: Member

Michael Westen’s file is labeled RED, therefore most of it is classified.

What is known about Michael is that he’s the oldest son of Frank and Madeline Westen. He has a younger brother, Nate Westen. Michael and his father did not get alone, and many times Michael took a beating or two to protect his mother and brother.

At age seventeen he left home and joined the Army. He worked his way up the ranks, and became a Ranger. It has come to light recently that he was in Somalia, and his actions during that campaign had him recruited into Delta Force.

It was while he was in training he was recruited out of Delta into the CIA.

His career has been labeled classified. But it is known that he’s worked with Army Intelligence Officer Thomas Devoe and for a while was partnered with Larry Sizemore. It had taken Michael some time, but he was able to prove that he worked better on his own.

It was a mission in Ireland that he had met Fionna Glennanne. The two had fallen for each other, but Michael’s cover had been blown and he fled Ireland. He would not see her again until he was Burned and dumped in Miami.

In Miami he was reunited with Samuel Axe someone he’s worked with for over a decade. He’s also confronted with his mother, Maddie.

Between finding those who Burned him, helping others in need, and dealing with family. Micheal was ready to go back to being a spy.

‘Management’ tries to control Michael’s life by making him do jobs for them. The few times he tries to get away from them, with help from others he pulled in deeper at some points skirting that line that he’s worked so hard never to cross.

It was on one of these jobs, that he got Jesse Porter Burned.  Desperate to get Jesse re-instated, find those who Burned him, and end this game – Michael went after John Barrett.

But before that meeting was to take place Michael was taken from an arranged meeting. He was confronted by Don Jon and Larry. Tired of his life being manipulated by everyone, Michael refused their offer.

Don Turned him anyways.