Mike White
Biography
Mike White is a male writer born on June 28, 1970, in Pasadena, California, USA. He is known for his work in the film and television industry. White is the co-creator of the HBO comedy-drama series Enlightened, which aired from 2011 to 2013. He has also written screenplays for several films, including Chuck & Buck, Orange County, The Good Girl, The School of Rock, and Beatriz at Dinner. As a writer, White has accumulated 45 known credits.
Career overview
Mike White is a writer known for his work in film and television. He is the co-creator of the HBO comedy-drama series Enlightened. White has also written screenplays for various films.
Some of his notable screenwriting credits include Chuck & Buck, Orange County, The Good Girl, The School of Rock, and Beatriz at Dinner. These films showcase his versatility in writing for different genres and tone.
As a writer, White has demonstrated his ability to create engaging stories that resonate with audiences. His work in Enlightened and these films has contributed to his reputation as a talented screenwriter.
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- Survivor 50: Epic Party (2026) as Self
- Despicable Me 4 (2024) Writer
- Migration (2023) Story
- Migration (2023) Screenplay
- Apolonia, Apolonia (2023) as Self
- The White Lotus (2021) Executive Producer
- The White Lotus (2021) Director
- The White Lotus (2021) Writer
- The White Lotus (2021) Creator
- CBS Mornings (2021) as Self
- The One and Only Ivan (2020) as Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
- The One and Only Ivan (2020) Screenplay
- The Emoji Movie (2017) Screenplay
- Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) Writer
- Brad's Status (2017) as Nick Pascale
- Brad's Status (2017) Director
- Brad's Status (2017) Writer
- Brad's Status (2017) Producer
- Beatriz at Dinner (2017) Writer
- Where is Rocky II? (2016) as Self
- The D Train (2015) as Jerry
- The D Train (2015) Producer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Ride (2014) as Roger
- Magic Magic (2013) Producer
- Enlightened (2011) as Tyler
- Enlightened (2011) Director
- Enlightened (2011) Teleplay
- Enlightened (2011) Writer
- Enlightened (2011) Executive Producer
- Enlightened (2011) Story
- Enlightened (2011) Creator
- Zombieland (2009) as Toilet Victim / Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Gentlemen Broncos (2009) as Dusty
- Gentlemen Broncos (2009) Producer
- Smother (2008) as Myron Stubbs
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Billy Balsam
- Year of the Dog (2007) Director
- Year of the Dog (2007) Writer
- Year of the Dog (2007) Producer
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Nacho Libre (2006) Producer
- Nacho Libre (2006) Writer
- Welcome to California (2005) as John Goodman
- Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? (2005)
- The Soup (2004) as Self
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Tootsie & Ginger / Writer & Director of "Year of the Dog"
- Cracking Up (2004) Writer
- Cracking Up (2004) Creator
- The Stepford Wives (2004) as Hank
- The Frank International Film Festival (2004) as Mike White
- The School of Rock (2003) as Ned Schneebly
- The School of Rock (2003) Screenplay
- Orange County (2002) as Mr. Burke
- Orange County (2002) Writer
- The Good Girl (2002) as Corny
- The Good Girl (2002) Writer
- The Amazing Race (2001) as Self - Contestant
- Pasadena (2001) Writer
- Pasadena (2001) Creator
- Survivor (2000) as Self - Contestant
- Chuck & Buck (2000) as Buck
- Chuck & Buck (2000) Writer
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Chip Kelly
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Writer
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Supervising Producer
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Story
- Assault on Death Mountain (1999) as Derek
- Dawson's Creek (1998) Writer
- Dead Man on Campus (1998) Screenplay
- Star Maps (1997) as Carmel County Writer
- Making of School of Rock as Self