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Mike White

Writing

Born June 28, 1970 · Pasadena, California, USA

Also known as Michael Christopher White

Biography

Michael Christopher White (born June 28, 1970) is an American writer, actor and producer. He is known as the co-creator of the HBO comedy-drama series Enlightened (2011–2013), as well as the screenwriter for films, such as Chuck & Buck (2000), Orange County (2002), The Good Girl (2002), The School of Rock (2003) and Beatriz at Dinner (2017).

Filmography32 titles

Freaks and Geeks

1999as Chip Kelly

Pushing Daisies

2007as Billy Balsam

The White Lotus

2021Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Migration

2023Screenplay, Story

The One and Only Ivan

2020as Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver

Zombieland

2009as Toilet Victim / Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Survivor

2000as Self - Contestant

Dawson's Creek

1998Writer

School of Rock

2003as Ned Schneebly

Despicable Me 4

2024Writer

Enlightened

2011as Tyler

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan

2004as Self - Owner of Tootsie & Ginger / Writer & Director of "Year of the Dog"

The Amazing Race

2001as Self - Contestant

Apolonia, Apolonia

2022as Self

Pitch Perfect 3

2017Writer

Nacho Libre

2006Producer, Writer

Brad's Status

2017as Nick Pascale

Orange County

2002as Mr. Burke

Chuck & Buck

2000as Buck

Heckler

2007as Self

Beatriz at Dinner

2017Writer

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014as Self - Guest

Ride

2014as Roger

Gentlemen Broncos

2009as Dusty

The Stepford Wives

2004as Hank

Year of the Dog

2007Director, Producer, Writer

Dead Man on Campus

1998Screenplay

The Emoji Movie

2017Writer

Magic Magic

2013Producer

Off Camera with Sam Jones

as Self

The D Train

2015as Jerry

Smother

2008as Myron Stubbs