Fat Mike
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 31, 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A
- Active Years
- 1993–2026 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Biography
Michael John Burkett, known professionally as Fat Mike, is an American musician and producer. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, he is recognized for his work as the bassist and lead vocalist for the punk rock band NOFX and as the bassist for the supergroup Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. In addition to his musical career, he is the founder and owner of the record label Fat Wreck Chords. His professional credits include acting roles in television and film. He appeared in the 2005 television episode titled Everybody Hates Fat Mike from the series Everybody Hates Chris. His broader filmography encompasses various television series, television movies, short films, and other screen appearances throughout his career.
Career overview
Michael John Burkett, known professionally as Fat Mike, is an American musician and producer recognized for his work as the bassist and lead vocalist for the punk rock band NOFX and as a bassist for the supergroup Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Beyond his musical career, he is the founder and owner of the record label Fat Wreck Chords.
In the realm of television and film, Burkett has accumulated 43 known credits. His acting filmography includes appearances in various television series, television movies, and short films. Among his television credits is an appearance in the 2005 episode of the series Everybody Hates Chris titled Everybody Hates Fat Mike. Burkett was born on January 31, 1967, in Newton, Massachusetts. He is also credited under the names Mike Burkett and Michael John Burkett.
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Full Filmography
51 titles- I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026) as Self
- 40 Years of Fuckin' Up (2026) as Self
- DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk (2025) as Self
- The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025) as Self
- Millennial Punk (2024) as Self
- NOFX: The Final Show (Night 1) Oct 4, 2024 (2024) as Himself
- NOFX: The Final Show (Night 1) Oct 4, 2024 (2024) Writer
- NOFX: The Final Show (Night 3) Oct 6, 2024 (2024) as Himself
- NOFX: The Final Show (Night 3) Oct 6, 2024 (2024) Writer
- NOFX: The Final Performances Ever (2024) as Himself
- NOFX: The Final Show (Night 2) Oct 5, 2024 (2024) as Himself
- NOFX: The Final Show (Night 2) Oct 5, 2024 (2024) Writer
- Punk in Drublic Documentary (2021) as Self
- Beyond Barricades (2020) as Himself
- The Art of Protest (2020) as Self
- NOFX - Live Resurrection (2020) as Himself
- NOFX - Live At Fat Mike's 2020 (2020) as Himself
- NOFX: The Decline Live At Red Rocks (2020) as Himself
- Punk (2019) as Self
- La resistencia (2018)
- DIESEL (2018) as Self
- NOFX: Hurricane Festival 2018 (2018) as Himself
- Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (2017) as Self
- Green Day: The Early Years (2017) as Self
- Poison Idea: Legacy of Dysfunction (2017) as Self
- A Fat Wreck (2016) as Himself
- NOFX - Live at Highfield (2016) as Himself
- NOFX Highfield Festival 2016 (2016) as vocals, bass
- Home Street Home (2015) Lyricist
- Home Street Home (2015) Music
- Home Street Home (2015) Book
- NOFX Backstage Passport 2 (2015) as Himself
- NOFX: Resurrection Festival 2014 (2014) as Himself
- Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All (2013) as Self
- NOFX - The Decline Live (In Montreal) (2012) as Bass, Vocals
- NOFX - The Decline Live (In Montreal) (2012) Executive Producer
- The Other F Word (2011) as Self
- NOFX - Area 4 (2011) as Himself
- NOFX: Lowlands Festival 2010 (2010) as Himself
- The Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration (2009) as Self
- One Nine Nine Four (2009) as Himself
- NOFX: Backstage Passport (2008) as Himself
- NOFX: Backstage Passport (2008) Executive Producer
- NOFX: Backstage Passport (2008) Creator
- Punk's Not Dead (2007) as Self
- Punk Rock Holocaust (2004) as Self
- NOFX - Ten Years of Fuckin' Up (2003) as Himself
- Fear of a Punk Planet (2002) as NOFX
- NOFX: Rocklife Rock Night 1993 (1993)
- NOFX · The FINAL PERFORMANCES EVER - Night 1 - Friday 10/4
- NOFX Southside Festival 2013 as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fat Mike best known for?
Fat Mike is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026), La resistencia (2018), Punk's Not Dead (2007).
When and where was Fat Mike born?
Fat Mike was born on January 31, 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
How many credits does Fat Mike have?
Fat Mike has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Fat Mike's background in cinema and television?
Michael John Burkett, known professionally as Fat Mike, is an American musician and producer. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, he is recognized for his work as the bassist and lead vocalist for the punk rock band NOFX and as the bassist for the supergroup Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. In addition to his musical career, ...
Fat Mike by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026) as Self — aged about 59
- Punk's Not Dead (2007) as Self — aged about 40
- La resistencia (2018) — aged about 51
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