Mike Vogel
Biography
Michael James Vogel is an American actor and former fashion model born on July 17, 1979, in Abington, Pennsylvania. He began his career modeling jeans for Levi Strauss and Company before securing a recurring role in the television series Grounded for Life between 2001 and 2004. His feature film debut came in the skateboarding-themed movie Grind in 2003. That same year, he starred as Heath in an MTV made-for-television remake of Wuthering Heights and filmed a role in the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Following the cancellation of Grounded for Life, Vogel appeared in four films in 2005, which included a notable role as Eric Richman, the romantic interest of Blake Lively's character.
Career overview
Michael James Vogel was born on July 17, 1979, in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an American actor and former fashion model who began his career modeling jeans for Levi Strauss and Company. Following his modeling work, Vogel transitioned into television and film acting.
His early television work included a recurring role in the television series Grounded for Life, spanning from 2001 to 2004, until the series was canceled. In 2003, Vogel secured his first film role in the skateboarding-themed movie Grind. During the same year, he starred as Heath in an MTV made-for-television remake of Wuthering Heights and filmed a role in the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Following the cancellation of Grounded for Life in 2005, Vogel appeared in four films that same year, which included a notable role as Eric Richman, the romantic interest of Blake Lively's character.
Throughout his career, Vogel has accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television. His professional background encompasses both modeling and screen acting, establishing his presence in the entertainment industry through a variety of television series and feature film projects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Boston Blue (2025) as Seth Yates
- Sex/Life (2021) as Cooper Connelly
- Collection (2021) as Ross
- Fantasy Island (2020) as Lieutenant Sullivan
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Secret Obsession (2019) as Russell Williams
- The Amendment (2018) as Brooks Douglass
- The Case for Christ (2017) as Lee Strobel
- The Brave (2017) as Adam Dalton
- Adult Interference (2017) as Brock
- Lost and Found Part Two: The Cross (2016) as John Carrel
- Lost and Found Part Two: The Cross (2016) Executive Producer
- Lost and Found Part One: The Hunter (2016) as John Carrel
- Childhood's End (2015) as Ricky Stormgren
- The Boy (2015) as Dad
- In My Dreams (2015) as Nick Smith
- McCanick (2014) as Floyd Intrator
- Jake Squared (2014) as Actor Jake
- Bates Motel (2013) as Zack Shelby
- Under the Dome (2013) as Dale "Barbie" Barbara
- American Horror Story (2011) as John F. Kennedy
- The Help (2011) as Johnny Foote
- What's Your Number? (2011) as Dave Hansen
- Pan Am (2011) as Dean Lowrey
- Heaven's Rain (2011) as Brooks
- Blue Valentine (2010) as Bobby
- She's Out of My League (2010) as Jack
- Miami Medical (2010) as Chris Deleo
- Cougar School (2009) as Young Guy
- Across the Hall (2009) as Julian
- Open Graves (2009) as Jason
- Cloverfield (2008) as Jason Hawkins
- The Deaths of Ian Stone (2008) as Ian Stone
- Poseidon (2006) as Christian
- Caffeine (2006) as Danny
- Havoc (2005) as Toby
- Rumor Has It... (2005) as Blake Burroughs
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) as Eric Richman
- Supercross (2005) as Trip Carlyle
- Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre (2004) as Self - Andy
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) as Andy
- Grind (2003) as Eric Rivers
- Wuthering Heights (2003) as Heath
- Grounded for Life (2001) as Dean Piramatti
- Law & Order (1990) as Miles Brandt
- Home as Johnny J
- The Queen's Jewels as Skip
- Flint as Buck Dunn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Vogel best known for?
Mike Vogel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Boston Blue (2025), Sex/Life (2021), Fantasy Island (2020), Tamron Hall (2019).
When and where was Mike Vogel born?
Mike Vogel was born on July 17, 1979 in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Mike Vogel have?
Mike Vogel has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Mike Vogel's background in cinema and television?
Michael James Vogel is an American actor and former fashion model born on July 17, 1979, in Abington, Pennsylvania. He began his career modeling jeans for Levi Strauss and Company before securing a recurring role in the television series Grounded for Life between 2001 and 2004. His feature film debut came in the skateb...