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He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental seriocomic films and series to blockbuster comedies. In-between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

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He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental seriocomic films and series to blockbuster comedies. In-between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
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He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental films and series to blockbuster comedies. In-between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

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He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental seriocomic films and series to blockbuster comedies. In-between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
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Michael Christopher "Mike" White (June 28, 1970 in Pasadena, California) is an American screenwriter, producer, actor, director, and reality TV contestant. He's the son of Mel White, a clergyman and author who worked as a ghostwriter for significant religious right figures' autobiographies before coming out as gay. Mike himself is bisexual.

He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental films and series to blockbuster comedies. In between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

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Michael Christopher "Mike" White (June (born June 28, 1970 in Pasadena, California) is an American screenwriter, producer, actor, director, and reality TV contestant. He's the son of Mel White, a clergyman and author who worked as a ghostwriter for significant religious right figures' autobiographies before coming out as gay. Mike himself is bisexual.

He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental films and series to blockbuster comedies. In between In-between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
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He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental films and series to blockbuster comedies. In between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows.

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He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental films and series to blockbuster comedies. In between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows. \n In 2022, his series ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' earned him the [[UsefulNotes/EmmyAward Emmy Awards]] for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
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Michael Christopher "Mike" White (June 28, 1970 in Pasadena, California) is an American screenwriter, producer, actor, director, and reality TV contestant. He's the son of Mel White, a clergyman and author who worked as a ghostwriter for significant religious right figures' autobiographies before coming out as gay. Mike himself is bisexual.

He got his start as a producer working on ''Series/DawsonsCreek''. After receiving significant critical acclaim for the film ''Chuck & Buck'' and his writing work on ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'', he broke through to mainstream audiences with his collaborations with Creator/JackBlack, including ''Film/OrangeCounty'', ''Film/SchoolOfRock'', and ''Film/NachoLibre''. Since then, he's enjoyed a consistent career in front of and behind the camera in projects that range from acclaimed experimental films and series to blockbuster comedies. In between projects, he's also found the time to compete on several reality shows.

Though casual audiences are unlikely to recognize him beyond being [[Film/SchoolOfRock Ned Schneebly]], he's been a stable presence in Hollywood throughout the 21st century.

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!!Selected Filmography:

* ''Film/DeadManOnCampus'' (1998) - writer
* ''Series/DawsonsCreek'' (1998-99) - writer, supervising producer
* ''Chuck & Buck'' (2000) - writer, Buck O'Brien
* ''Series/FreaksAndGeeks'' (2000) - writer, supervising producer
* ''Pasadena'' (2001-02) - creator, writer, executive producer
* ''Film/OrangeCounty'' (2002) - writer, Mr. Burke
* ''Film/TheGoodGirl'' (2002) - writer
* ''Film/SchoolOfRock'' (2003) - writer, Ned Schneebly
* ''Film/TheStepfordWives'' (2004) - Hank
* ''Cracking Up'' (2004-06) - creator, writer, executive producer
* ''Film/NachoLibre'' (2006) - writer
* ''Year of the Dog'' (2007) - director, writer, producer
* ''Film/{{Zombieland}}'' (2009) - Gas Station Clerk
* ''Series/TheAmazingRace'' (2009, 2011) - contestant, with his father Mel (Characters/TheAmazingRace14, Characters/TheAmazingRaceUnfinishedBusiness)
* ''Series/{{Enlightened}}'' (2011-13) - creator, director, writer, executive producer, Tyler
* ''Beatriz at Dinner'' (2017) - writer
* ''WesternAnimation/TheEmojiMovie'' (2017) - writer
* ''Brad's Status'' (2017) - director, writer
* ''Film/PitchPerfect3'' (2017) - writer
* ''Series/{{Survivor}}'' (2018) - contestant (Characters/SurvivorDavidVsGoliath)
* ''Film/TheOneAndOnlyIvan'' (2020) - writer, Frankie, Passing Driver
* ''Series/TheWhiteLotus'' (2021) - creator, director, writer, executive producer

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