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Producer | Writer | Actor

Trivia:

Isn't a fan of classic rock music. He wrote The School of Rock specifically so Jack Black could perform his own favorite rock music. See more trivia »

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Michael Christopher White
in Pasadena, California, USA
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Hide HideProducer (11 titles)
2013 Untitled Sebastian Silva Thriller (producer) (pre-production)
 
2012 The Boring Life of Jacqueline (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2011 Enlightened (TV series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)
– Burn It Down (2011) (executive producer)
– Consider Helen (2011) (executive producer)
– Comrades Unite! (2011) (executive producer)
– Lonely Ghosts (2011) (executive producer)
– Sandy (2011) (executive producer)
See all 10 episodes »
 
2009 Gentlemen Broncos (producer)
 
2007 The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis (video short) (producer)
 
2007/I Year of the Dog (producer)
 
2006 Nacho Libre (producer)
 
2004-2006 Cracking Up (TV series) (executive producer - 12 episodes)
– The Fixer (2006) (executive producer)
– Daddy's Home (2004) (executive producer)
– Learning Disability (2004) (executive producer)
– Prom Night (2004) (executive producer)
– Grudge Match (2004) (executive producer)
See all 12 episodes »
 
2001-2002 Pasadena (TV series) (executive producer - 13 episodes)
– Don't It Always Seem to Go? (2002) (executive producer)
– A Lie Worth Fighting For (2002) (executive producer)
– The Truth Hurts (2002) (executive producer)
– A River in Egypt (2002) (executive producer)
– Someone to Talk To (2002) (executive producer)
See all 13 episodes »
 
1999-2000 Freaks and Geeks (TV series) (supervising producer - 17 episodes)
– Noshing and Moshing (2000) (supervising producer)
– Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) (supervising producer)
– Discos and Dragons (2000) (supervising producer)
– Smooching and Mooching (2000) (supervising producer)
– The Little Things (2000) (supervising producer)
See all 17 episodes »
 
Dawson's Creek (TV series) (producer - 13 episodes, 1998-1999) (supervising producer - 9 episodes, 1999)
– Parental Discretion Advised (1999) (supervising producer)
– Ch... Ch... Ch... Changes (1999) (supervising producer)
– Reunited (1999) (supervising producer)
– Rest in Peace (1999) (supervising producer)
– A Perfect Wedding (1999) (supervising producer)
See all 22 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (13 titles)
2011 Enlightened (TV series)
– Burn It Down (2011) (creator / written by)
– Consider Helen (2011) (creator / written by)
– Comrades Unite! (2011) (creator / written by)
– Lonely Ghosts (2011) (creator / written by)
– Sandy (2011) (creator / written by)
See all 10 episodes »
 
2007/I Year of the Dog (written by)
 
2006 Nacho Libre (written by)
 
2004-2006 Cracking Up (TV series)
– The Fixer (2006) (creator / teleplay)
– Daddy's Home (2004) (creator)
– Learning Disability (2004) (creator)
– Prom Night (2004) (creator)
– Grudge Match (2004) (creator)
See all 12 episodes »
 
2005 Earth to America (TV movie)
 
2003 The School of Rock (written by)
 
2001-2002 Pasadena (TV series)
– Don't It Always Seem to Go? (2002) (creator / written by)
– A Lie Worth Fighting For (2002) (creator / written by)
– The Truth Hurts (2002) (creator / written by)
– A River in Egypt (2002) (creator)
– Someone to Talk To (2002) (creator)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2002 The Good Girl (written by)
 
2002 Orange County (written by)
 
2000 Freaks and Geeks (TV series)
– The Little Things (2000) (story)
– Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) (written by)
– We've Got Spirit (2000) (written by)
 
2000 Chuck & Buck (written by)
 
1998-1999 Dawson's Creek (TV series)
– Rest in Peace (1999) (written by)
– A Perfect Wedding (1999) (written by)
– Uncharted Waters (1999) (written by)
– Sex, She Wrote (1999) (written by)
– Tamara's Return (1998) (written by)
See all 9 episodes »
 
1998 Dead Man on Campus (screenplay)
 
Show ShowActor (15 titles)
2011 Enlightened (TV series)
Tyler
– Burn It Down (2011) … Tyler
– Comrades Unite! (2011) … Tyler
– Lonely Ghosts (2011) … Tyler
– Sandy (2011) … Tyler
– Not Good Enough Mothers (2011) … Tyler
See all 7 episodes »
 
2009 Zombieland
Victim in Bathroom (uncredited)
 
2009 Gentlemen Broncos
Dusty
 
2008/II Smother
Myron Stubbs
 
2007 Pushing Daisies (TV series)
Billy Balsam
– Bitter Sweets (2007) … Billy Balsam
 
2005 Welcome to California
John Goodman
 
2005 Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? (short)
 
2004 The Stepford Wives
Hank
 
2003 The School of Rock
Ned Schneebly
 
2002 The Good Girl
Corny
 
2002 Orange County
Mr. Burke
 
2001 Undeclared (TV series)
Pet Store Employee
– Eric Visits (2001) … Pet Store Employee (uncredited)
 
2000 Freaks and Geeks (TV series)
Chip Kelly
– Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) … Chip Kelly
 
2000 Chuck & Buck
Buck O'Brien
 
1997 Star Maps
Carmel County Writer (as Michael White)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2011 Enlightened (TV series)
– The Weekend (2011)
– Pilot (2011)
 
2007/I Year of the Dog
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1998 Dawson's Creek (TV series) (creative consultant - 3 episodes)
– Road Trip (1998) (creative consultant)
– Boyfriend (1998) (creative consultant)
– Detention (1998) (creative consultant)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2006 Nacho Libre ("Encarnacion")
 
2003 The School of Rock ("Fight", "Step Off", "Math Is A Wonderful Thing", "School Of Rock")
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2010 Beginners (thanks)
 
2009 Brüno (thanks)
 
2004 Team America: World Police (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (11 titles)
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.538 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2009-2011 The Amazing Race (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Contestant
– This Is Where it Ends (Brazil and Florida) (2011) … Himself (as Mike)
– Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen (Switzerland) (2011) … Himself - Contestant (credit only) (as Mike)
– We're Good American People: Switzerland (2011) … Himself - Contestant (credit only) (as Mike)
– I Cannot Deal with Your Psycho Behavior: Austria (2011) … Himself - Contestant (credit only) (as Mike)
– You Don't Get Paid Unless You Win: Varanasi, India (2011) … Himself - Contestant (credit only) (as Mike)
See all 23 episodes »
 
2010 Sundance Skippy (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.7 (2009) … Himself
 
2007 Heckler (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (TV series)
Himself
– Kiko, Tootsie & Ginger, and Binkey (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.443 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 April 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter: Best Screenplay
 
2003 The Frank International Film Festival (video short)
Himself
 
2001 The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special)
Himself
 

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Pushing Daisies: Season 1: Episode 8 -- Molly Shannon stars as a vindictive taffy shop owner who tries to drive Ned’s Pie Hole out of business. Year of the Dog -- Clip: No Pressure Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: : -- Mike White talks with Jimmy about his role on Enlightened and his experience on The Amazing Race.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Whitey Michaels | Mike | Michael White

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

On Chuck & Buck: "The original nugget came from a scene early in the film where my character Buck grabs Chuck's balls. I thought it would be a real uncomfortable thing to start a movie off with a scene of a guy grabbing another guy's dick. Totally unrepentantly. Not like in your typical Dumb-and-Dumber-type comedy or an earnest gay movie... See more »

Trivia:

Isn't a fan of classic rock music. He wrote The School of Rock specifically so Jack Black could perform his own favorite rock music. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer