Mike White Biography: Age, Height, Instagram, Movies, TV Shows, Wikipedia, Parents, Wife, Net Worth

Michael Christopher White, professionally known as Mike White, is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer.

He is renowned for his work on films such as Chuck & Buck (2000), School of Rock (2003), and Nacho Libre (2006).

White has also significantly impacted television, creating acclaimed series like Enlightened (2011) and The White Lotus (2021), earning him multiple accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards.

In addition to his contributions to film and television, White has participated in reality TV competitions, notably The Amazing Race and Survivor: David vs. Goliath.

Profile

• Full Name: Michael Christopher White
• Stage Name: Mike White
• Born: June 28 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer.
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Mel White, Lyla Lee Loehr
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life And Education

Michael Christopher White was born on June 28, 1970, in Pasadena, California, USA.

He is the son of Mel White, a former evangelical minister and ghostwriter, and Lyla White (née Loehr), who later became the executive director of the Pasadena Playhouse.

There is no publicly available information about his siblings. White attended the Polytechnic School in Pasadena and later graduated from Wesleyan University in 1992 with a degree in theatre and English.

He is of white ethnicity, and while his upbringing was in a conservative Christian environment, his current religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Mike White began his career in the late 1990s, co-writing the 1998 film Dead Man on Campus and contributing to television series such as Dawson’s Creek and Freaks and Geeks.

His breakthrough came with the 2000 film Chuck & Buck, which he wrote and starred in, establishing his reputation as a unique storyteller with a distinct voice.

In the early 2000s, White wrote successful films such as Orange County (2002), The Good Girl (2002), and School of Rock (2003), the latter starring Jack Black.

He later co-wrote Nacho Libre (2006) and made his directorial debut with Year of the Dog (2007), a film he wrote and produced.

In television, he co-created the critically acclaimed HBO series Enlightened (2011) with Laura Dern. His most notable recent work is the anthology series The White Lotus, which premiered in 2021 and won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.

Beyond writing and directing, White has appeared in reality TV shows like The Amazing Race and Survivor: David vs. Goliath, finishing as the runner-up in the latter.

He co-founded the production company Black and White with Jack Black. As of 2023, he was working on the third season of The White Lotus, rumored to be set in Thailand, and had written the screenplay for Despicable Me 4, which was released on July 3, 2024.

Additionally, he wrote Universal Pictures and Illumination’s animated comedy Migration, which premiered on December 22, 2023.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @the_mike_white

Personal Life

Mike White, the American filmmaker and actor, is openly bisexual and was previously in a relationship with his partner, Josh.

However, in a recent interview, he revealed that their relationship ended due to his demanding schedule while working on The White Lotus. There are no public records of him being married or having children.

Filmography

• Dea Man on Campus (1998)
• Chuck & Buck (2000)
• Orange County (2002)
• The Good Girl (2002)
• School of Rock (2003)
• Nacho Libre (2006)
• Year of the Dog (2007)
• Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
• Magic Magic (2013)
• The D Train (2015)
• Beatriz at Dinner (2017)
• The Emoji Movie (2017)
• Brad’s Status (2017)
• Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)
• The One and Only Ivan (2020)
• Migration (2023)
• Despicable Me 4 (2024)
• Star Maps (1997)
• Chuck & Buck (2000)
• Orange County (2002)
• The Good Girl (2002)
• School of Rock (2003)
• The Stepford Wives (2004)
• Smother (2008)
• Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
• Zombieland (2009)
• Ride (2014)
• The D Train (2015)
• Dawson’s Creek (1998-2003)
• Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
• Enlightened (2011-2013)
• The White Lotus (2021-present)
• The Amazing Race (Multiple Seasons)
• Survivor: David vs. Goliath (2018)

Net Worth

Mike White’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, attributed to his successful career in film and television.

His work on projects like School of Rock, Enlightened, and The White Lotus, along with his participation in reality TV shows such as Survivor and The Amazing Race, has contributed to his financial success.