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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Full Filmography
73 titles- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike White best known for?
Mike White is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Despicable Me 4 (2024), Migration (2023), Migration (2023), The White Lotus (2021).
When and where was Mike White born?
Mike White was born on June 28, 1970 in Pasadena, California, USA.
How many credits does Mike White have?
Mike White has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is Mike White's background in cinema and television?
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, Ora...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Chip Kelly — aged about 29
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Billy Balsam — aged about 37
- The One and Only Ivan (2020) as Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver — aged about 50
- Zombieland (2009) as Toilet Victim / Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) — aged about 39
- Survivor (2000) as Self - Contestant — aged about 30
- The School of Rock (2003) as Ned Schneebly — aged about 33
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