Mike White
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- Full name
- Michael Christopher White.
- Born
- 1970. · Pasadena.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- screenwriter, writer, actor, film producer, television producer and film director.
- Education
- Wesleyan University and Polytechnic School.
- Languages
- English.
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Mike White (born 28 June 1970) is recorded as a screenwriter, actor, film producer and director.
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Mike White was born on 28 June 1970.
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1970
Mike White born at Pasadena.
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- 1.Popescu, Adam. The 12 Lives of Mike White, Hollywood Screenwriter. The New York Times. March 2, 2017. 0362-4331.
- 2.Chocano, Carina. Stuff Mike White Likes. The New York Times. October 7, 2011.
- 3.Keeps, David A. Mike White Would Like to Make You Squirm. Vulture. January 20, 2013.
- 4.Steve Inskeep. "Religion, Politics a Potent Mix for Jerry Falwell", NPR, June 30, 2006.
- 5.Buchanan, Kyle. Everyone in Hollywood Is Envious. Mike White Is Willing to Talk About It. Vulture. September 13, 2017.
- 6.Hyman, Dan. Enlightened's Mike White on His Reluctant Return to TV and His Own Nervous Breakdown. Vulture. November 15, 2011.
- 7.The Best Performances of the Decade. The New York Times. February 17, 2010.
- 8.Jack Black to Produce in College Football, Big Paydays for Humiliation. Movieweb.com. October 6, 2006.
- 9.NPR. Mike White Goes to the 'Dog'. Fresh Air from WHYY.
- 10.Dargis, Manohla. Any Little Gems? Who Cares? Sundance Is a Hot Brand Now. The New York Times. January 29, 2007.
- 11.Anderson, John. Year of the Dog. Variety. January 21, 2007.
- 12.Martin, Denise. Mike White on Enlightened's Tough Road to a Third Season and Why He Thinks Men Don't Want to Watch Shows About Women. Vulture. February 27, 2013.
- 13.Com, Yumpu. 2009 Sundance Film Festival Announce Jury Members.
- 14.Bennett, Laura. An 'Enlightened' Mike White Wants to Change TV. The New Republic. January 17, 2013.
- 15."HBO's 'Enlightened' Take On Modern Meditation", Fresh Air interview with Dern and White on NPR, October 10, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- 16.Buchanan, Kyle. Everyone in Hollywood Is Envious. Mike White Is Willing to Talk About It. Vulture. September 13, 2017.
- 17.McNary, Dave. 'The Emoji Movie' Wins Razzies' Worst Movie Award. Variety. March 3, 2018.
- 18.Grobar, Matt. Illumination & Universal Set Dates For Animated Films Migration & Despicable Me 4. Deadline Hollywood. February 18, 2022.
- 19.CBS. Mel and Mike: Amazing Race.
- 20.Olmstead, Kasey. The Amazing Race 18: All Stars! (Spoilers). November 22, 2010.
- 21.Schmidt, Mackenzie. The White Lotus Season 3 Thailand Hotel Is Actually 4 Resorts You Can Stay at Right Now (Exclusive). People. February 21, 2025.
- 22.Ross, Dalton. 'Survivor': Filmmaker Mike White, Wrestler John Hennigan to Compete on Season 37. The Hollywood Reporter. September 13, 2018.
- 23.Ross, Dalton. Mike White takes credit for killing Redemption Island on 'Survivor'. Entertainment Weekly. September 13, 2018.
- 24.Schneider, Michael. Mike White Found Enlightenment by Competing on 'Survivor' — Where Even His Agent Couldn't Find Him. Indiewire. September 26, 2018.
- 25.BAZAAR, Harpers. Mike White hid 'Survivor' easter eggs in 'The White Lotus' S3. Harper's Bazaar Australia. February 19, 2025.
- 26.Longeretta, Emily. 'Survivor 50' Cast: Mike White Returning to Battle Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth and More Fan Favorites. Variety. May 28, 2025.
- 27.Battan, Carrie. Mike White on Money, Status, and Appearing on "Survivor". The New Yorker. July 18, 2021. 0028-792X.
- 28.White, Peter. 'Enlightened's Mike White Sets Limited Social Satire 'The White Lotus' At HBO With Connie Britton, Natasha Rothwell & Sydney Sweeney Among Cast. Deadline Hollywood. October 19, 2020.
- 29.New HBO Limited Series THE WHITE LOTUS From Mike White Debuts July 11. WarnerMedia. May 10, 2021.
- 30.Sanneh, Kelefa. Mike White's Mischievous Vision for 'The White Lotus'. The New Yorker. February 10, 2025.
- 31.Otterson, Joe. 'White Lotus' Season 3, 'It' Prequel Series Likely Moving to 2025, HBO Boss Says. Variety. November 2, 2023.
- 32.Campione, Katie. 'The White Lotus' Hits New Viewership Milestone With Season 3's Buzzy Sixth Episode. Deadline. March 24, 2025.
- 33.VanArendonk, Kathryn. Mike White Accepts the Criticism. Vulture. August 15, 2021.
- 34.Brooks, Xan. 'I'm a bloated, overpraised Hollywood guy': The White Lotus creator Mike White on sex, God and disliking success. The Guardian. October 29, 2022.
- 35.Battan, Carrie. Mike White on Money, Status, and Appearing on "Survivor". The New Yorker. July 18, 2021.
- 36.Ferer, Lawrence. White out: writer-producer Mike White comes out and discusses the gay subtext in his new comedy, Orange County. The Advocate. March 2, 2012.
- 37.Ethan, Shanfeld. Mike White and 'The White Lotus' Stars Break Down That Jaw-Dropping Twist: I Want to 'Make Gay Sex Transgressive Again'. Variety. November 27, 2022.
- 38.Sanneh, Kelefa. Mike White's Mischievous Vision for "The White Lotus". The New Yorker. February 10, 2025.
- 39.Tv, Guardian. Bafta TV awards 2023: the full list of winners. The Guardian. May 14, 2023.
- 40.DGA Awards: 'Succession' Dominates Drama Series Nominees; 'Summer of Soul' and 'The Rescue' Up for Documentary Prize. The Hollywood Reporter. January 26, 2022.
- 41.DGA Awards: Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan Take Top Honor for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The Hollywood Reporter. February 19, 2023.
- 42.Film Independent Spirit Awards (2001). Internet Movie Database.
- 43.Film Independent Spirit Awards (2003). Internet Movie Database.
- 44.Film Independent Spirit Awards (2008). Internet Movie Database.
- 45.Film Independent Spirit Awards (2018). Internet Movie Database.
- 46.2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. Television Academy.
- 47.2023 Primetime Emmy Awards. Television Academy.
- 48.Lewis, Hilary. Emmys 2025: List of Nominees. The Hollywood Reporter. July 15, 2025.
- 49.PGA Awards Nominations: 'Licorice Pizza', 'Don't Look Up', 'Dune', 'King Richard' & 'CODA' Among Pics Vying For Marquee Prize. Deadline Hollywood. January 27, 2022.
- 50.Producers Guild Awards 2023 Film and TV Nominations Revealed. The Hollywood Reporter. January 12, 2023.
- 51.WGA Awards: 'CODA,' 'Don't Look Up' Win Best Adapted, Original Screenplays. The Hollywood Reporter. March 20, 2022.
- 52.WGA Awards TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Better Call Saul,' 'The Crown,' 'Severance', 'Yellowjackets' Among Shows Vying For Top Prizes. Deadline Hollywood. January 11, 2023.
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Mike White is recorded as screenwriter, writer, actor, film producer and television producer. Recorded at birth as Michael Christopher White.
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