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Mike Binder

Actor | Writer | Director

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Wrote a draft of the screenplay for Liar Liar. See more trivia »

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in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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2011/I One Day
Dexter's agent (uncredited)
 
2011 Fanboy (short)
Acting Coach
 
2009 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Sam Shapiro
 
2007 Reign Over Me
Bryan Sugarman
 
2007 Austin Movie Show (TV series)
Guest - Himself
– Episode #3.25 (2007) … Guest - Himself
 
2006 Boston Legal (TV series)
Clarence Nichols
– Fine Young Cannibal (2006) … Clarence Nichols
 
2006 Man About Town
Morty
 
2005 Commander in Chief (TV series)
Evan Hutchins
– First Scandal (2005) … Evan Hutchins
 
2005 The Amateurs
Andy's Boss
 
2005 The Upside of Anger
Adam 'Shep' Goodman
 
2001-2002 The Mind of the Married Man (TV series)
Micky Barnes
– Never Stop (2002) … Micky Barnes
– A Hard Pill to Swallow (2002) … Micky Barnes
– The Pony Ride (2002) … Micky Barnes
– The Corvette (2002) … Micky Barnes
– The Perfect Babysitter (2002) … Micky Barnes
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2002 Minority Report
Leo Crow
 
2001 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Mike Binder
– The Massage (2001) … Mike Binder
 
2001 The Search for John Gissing
Matthew Barnes
 
2001 Fourplay
Ben Greene
 
2000 The Contender
Lewis Hollis
 
1999 The Sex Monster
Marty Barnes
 
1998 4 Second Delay (short)
 
1994 Blankman
Dr. Victor Norris
 
1992 Crossing the Bridge
Narrator
 
1990 Full House (TV series)
Steve
– Misadventures in Babysitting (1990) … Steve
 
1983 Diner (TV short)
Eddie (as Michael Binder)
 
1980 The Hollywood Knights
Pledge (as Michael Binder)
 
1979 Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze (TV movie)
Alan Bursky (as Michael Binder)
 
Show ShowWriter (12 titles)
2014 Black and White (pre-production)
 
2009 Two Dollar Beer (TV movie)
 
2007 Reign Over Me (written by)
 
2006 Man About Town (written by)
 
2005 The Upside of Anger (written by)
 
2001 The Search for John Gissing
 
2001 The Mind of the Married Man (TV series)
– Wonderful News (2001) (creator)
– The God of Marriage (2001) (creator / writer)
– The Secret of the Universe (2001) (creator / writer)
– Pilot (2001) (creator)
 
2001 Fourplay (written by)
 
1999 The Sex Monster (written by)
 
1993 Indian Summer (written by)
 
1992 Crossing the Bridge (written by)
 
1990 Coupe de Ville (written by)
 
Show ShowDirector (13 titles)
2014 Black and White (pre-production)
 
2007 Reign Over Me
 
2006 Man About Town
 
2005 The Upside of Anger
 
2001 The Search for John Gissing
 
2001 The Mind of the Married Man (TV series)
 
2001 Fourplay
 
1999 The Sex Monster
 
1995 American Gothic (TV series)
 
1994 Blankman
 
1994 The Making of 'Blankman' (TV movie)
 
1993 Indian Summer
 
1992 Crossing the Bridge
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
2014 Black and White (producer) (pre-production)
 
2009 Two Dollar Beer (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2001 The Mind of the Married Man (TV series) (executive producer - 3 episodes)
– The God of Marriage (2001) (executive producer)
– The Secret of the Universe (2001) (executive producer)
– Pilot (2001) (executive producer)
 
1990 Coupe de Ville (co-producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2003 Ambush Makeover (TV series) (production assistant)
 
Show ShowSelf (11 titles)
2009-2010 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV series)
Himself
– 1st Year Birthday (2010) … Himself
– Mike Binder (2009) … Himself
 
2007 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 22 March 2007 (2007) … Himself - Guest
 
2005 Creating 'The Upside of Anger' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
1994-2005 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Upside of Anger (2005) … Himself
– The Making of 'Blankman' (1994) … Himself
 
2001 Dennis Miller Live (TV series)
Himself
– Married Men (2001) … Himself
 
1990 One Night Stand (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 March 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1989 The Pat Sajak Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 July 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1984 The Detroit Comedy Jam (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 That's TV (TV movie)
Himself
 
1979 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2011 Prophets of Science Fiction (TV series documentary)
 

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Coupe de Ville -- Three brothers must get a mint-condition 1954 Cadillac from Detroit to Florida in time for their mother's birthday. Commander in Chief: Season 1: Episode 7 -- A tell-all book about the President is published. The Private Lives of Pippa Lee -- Clip: Why doesn't anyone around here help me?
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Competed against Bob Dubac in the original Star Search (1983) pilot in the Comedy category.

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Michael Binder

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Wrote a draft of the screenplay for Liar Liar. See more »

Trademark:

Often appears in the movies he has written or directed playing a small part See more »