Mike 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).

Career Overview

Mike White has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Zombieland with 1 titles. Signature works include Despicable Me 4, The Emoji Movie, Migration. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 58
Birth Date: 1970-06-28 00:00:00
Birth Place: Pasadena, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Zombieland (1 titles)
Shadow Warriors Collection (1 titles)
Despicable Me (1 titles)
Migration Films (1 titles)
Pitch Perfect (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Laraine Newman (3 collaborations)
Carlos Alazraqui (3 collaborations)
Sofía Vergara (2 collaborations)
Miranda Cosgrove (2 collaborations)
Chris Renaud (2 collaborations)
Tara Strong (2 collaborations)
Barbara Harris (2 collaborations)
JP Karliak (2 collaborations)
Will Collyer (2 collaborations)
Abby Craden (2 collaborations)

Credits

actors (29 credits)
- Making of School of Rock
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Survivor 50: Epic Party
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Apolonia, Apolonia
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- The One and Only Ivan
  Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Brad's Status
  Nick Pascale
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Where is Rocky II?
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- The D Train
  Jerry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Ride
  Roger
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  
  - Morgan Freeman, Mike White, Jackson White, Carter Faith (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- Zombieland
  Toilet Victim / Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Gentlemen Broncos
  Dusty
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Smother
  Myron Stubbs
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Heckler
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Pushing Daisies
  
  - Bitter Sweets (2007) ... Billy Balsam actor actors
  
  2007
- Welcome to California
  John Goodman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Frank International Film Festival
  Mike White
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Stepford Wives
  Hank
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Soup
  
  - October 3, 2012 (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  2004
- Dog Whisperer
  
  - Episode 1 (2007) ... Self - Owner of Tootsie & Ginger / Writer & Director of "Year of the Dog" actor actors
  
  2004
- The School of Rock
  Ned Schneebly
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- The Good Girl
  Corny
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Orange County
  Mr. Burke
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- The Amazing Race
  
  - Alright Guys, We're at War! (2009) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - She's a Little Scared of Stick, But I Think She'll Be OK! (2009) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - It Was Like a Caravan of Idiots (2009) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - I'm Not Wearing That Girl's Leotard! (2009) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Your Target Is Your Partner's Face (2009) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  2001
- Chuck & Buck
  Buck
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Survivor
  
  - Reverse the Curse (2026) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Knife to the Heart (2026) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Did You Vote For a Swap? (2026) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Therapy Carousel (2026) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Epic Party (2026) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  2000
- Assault on Death Mountain
  Derek
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Freaks and Geeks
  
  - Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) ... Chip Kelly actor actors
  
  1999
- Star Maps
  Carmel County Writer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
writing (17 credits)
- Despicable Me 4
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Migration
  
  story
  
  writing
  
  2023
- The White Lotus
  
  - Amor Fati (2025) ... writer writing
  
  - Killer Instincts (2025) ... writer writing
  
  - Denials (2025) ... writer writing
  
  - Full-Moon Party (2025) ... writer writing
  
  - Hide or Seek (2025) ... writer writing
  
  2021
- The One and Only Ivan
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2020
- Pitch Perfect 3
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Brad's Status
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2017
- The Emoji Movie
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Beatriz at Dinner
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Year of the Dog
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Nacho Libre
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2006
- The School of Rock
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2003
- The Good Girl
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Orange County
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Chuck & Buck
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2000
- Freaks and Geeks
  
  - Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) ... writer writing
  
  - The Little Things (2000) ... story writing
  
  - We've Got Spirit (2000) ... writer writing
  
  1999
- Dead Man on Campus
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1998
- Dawson's Creek
  
  - Abby Morgan, Rest in Peace (1999) ... writer writing
  
  - A Perfect Wedding (1999) ... writer writing
  
  - Uncharted Waters (1999) ... writer writing
  
  - Sex, She Wrote (1999) ... writer writing
  
  - Tamara's Return (1998) ... writer writing
  
  1998
production (8 credits)
- The White Lotus
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Amor Fati (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Killer Instincts (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Denials (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Full-Moon Party (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Hide or Seek (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  2021
- Brad's Status
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2017
- The D Train
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2015
- Magic Magic
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2013
- Gentlemen Broncos
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2009
- Year of the Dog
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- Nacho Libre
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2006
- Freaks and Geeks
  
  - Noshing and Moshing (2000) ... supervising producer production
  
  - Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) ... supervising producer production
  
  - Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) ... supervising producer production
  
  - Discos and Dragons (2000) ... supervising producer production
  
  - The Little Things (2000) ... supervising producer production
  
  1999
creators (1 credits)
- The White Lotus
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2021
directing (3 credits)
- The White Lotus
  
  - Amor Fati (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Killer Instincts (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Denials (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Full-Moon Party (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Hide or Seek (2025) ... director directing
  
  2021
- Brad's Status
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Year of the Dog
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007