Mike Pniewski

Biography

Michael "Mike" Pniewski is an American actor and public speaker.

Career Overview

Mike Pniewski has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Dolphin Tale with 1 titles. Signature works include Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story, Richard Jewell, Black Spartans. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

107

Birth Date

1961-04-20 00:00:00

Birth Place

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

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  Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story
• 

  Richard Jewell
• 

  Black Spartans
• 

  Killing Reagan
• 

  The Case for Christ
• 

  The Good Lie

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

• Dolphin Tale (1 titles)
• Mean Girls (1 titles)
• National Lampoon's Van Wilder Collection (1 titles)
• The Ultimate Collection (1 titles)
• The Work and the Glory Collection (1 titles)
• Madea Collection (1 titles)
• Motives Collection (1 titles)
• Buried Alive Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Michael H. Cole (3 collaborations)
• E. Roger Mitchell (2 collaborations)
• Kendrick Cross (2 collaborations)
• Trey McGriff (2 collaborations)
• Nancy Travis (1 collaborations)
• Jake Allyn (1 collaborations)
• Clint Carmichael (1 collaborations)
• Demián Castro (1 collaborations)
• Jon Haslam (1 collaborations)
• Karan Kendrick (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (107 credits)

  • Black Spartans

    Larry Morrison

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story

    Larry Van Oosten

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Reptile

    Chief Marty Graeber

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • National Treasure: Edge of History

    - Graceland Gambit (2022) ... Mark actor actors
    2022
  • Law & Order: Organized Crime

    - Guns & Roses (2022) ... Captain Patrick Darnell actor actors
    2021
  • FBI: Most Wanted

    - Wanted: America (2023) ... Captain Kennedy actor actors
    2020
  • Hightown

    - Fool Me Twice (2021) ... Ed Murphy actor actors

    - Small Craft Warning (2021) ... Ed Murphy actor actors

    - Behind Every Skirt is a Slip (2021) ... Ed Murphy actor actors

    - Dot Dot Dot (2021) ... Ed Murphy actor actors

    - Daddy Issues (2021) ... Ed Murphy actor actors
    2020
  • Richard Jewell

    Brandon Hamm

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Resident

    - Betrayal (2019) ... Abe Benedict actor actors

    - Adverse Events (2019) ... Abe Benedict actor actors

    - Fear Finds a Way (2019) ... Abe Benedict actor actors

    - Operator Error (2019) ... Abe Benedict actor actors

    - The Germ (2018) ... Abe Benedict actor actors
    2018
  • Lodge 49

    - As Above, So Below (2018) ... actor actors
    2018
  • American Made

    Willie (State Police)

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Case for Christ

    Kenny London

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Vengeance: A Love Story

    Judge Schpiro

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Good Fight

    - The End of Eli Gold (2022) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - The Gang Offends Everyone (2020) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - The Gang Gets a Call from HR (2020) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - The One with Lucca Becoming a Meme (2019) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - Day 471 (2018) ... Frank Landau actor actors
    2017
  • Ozark

    - Trouble the Water (2022) ... Captain Dicicco actor actors
    2017
  • Manhunt

    - USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski (2017) ... Dr. Charles Epstein actor actors

    - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2017) ... Dr. Charles Epstein actor actors
    2017
  • The Founder

    Harvey Peltz

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Killing Reagan

    Jack Hinckley

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Chicago Med

    - Exit Strategies (2026) ... Mark Asher actor actors

    - Blindsided (2026) ... Mark Asher actor actors
    2015
  • Quantico

    - No Place Is Home (2018) ... Dick Booth actor actors
    2015
  • The Good Lie

    Nick Costas

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Million Dollar Arm

    Walter (Pittsburgh Scout)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Madam Secretary

    - Women Transform the World (2017) ... Gordon Becker actor actors

    - Minefield (2017) ... Gordon Becker actor actors

    - Convergence (2017) ... Gordon Becker actor actors

    - Break in Diplomacy (2017) ... Gordon Becker actor actors

    - Desperate Remedies (2016) ... Gordon Becker actor actors
    2014
  • Halt and Catch Fire

    - The Way In (2015) ... Barry Shields actor actors

    - The 214s (2014) ... Barry Shields actor actors

    - Close to the Metal (2014) ... Barry Shields actor actors

    - FUD (2014) ... Barry Shields actor actors

    - I/O (2014) ... Barry Shields actor actors
    2014
  • Devil's Knot

    Landlord (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Safe Haven

    Lieutenant Robinson

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Devious Maids

    - Taking Out the Trash (2013) ... A.D.A. actor actors
    2013
  • Banshee

    - Meet the New Boss (2013) ... Douglas Dern actor actors
    2013
  • My Fake Fiance

    Al

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • A Smile as Big as the Moon

    Big Dan

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Longmire

    - No Greater Character Endorsement (2017) ... actor actors

    - Burned Up My Tears (2017) ... actor actors

    - Thank You, Victoria (2017) ... actor actors
    2012
  • Dolphin Tale

    Prosthetic Consultant

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Seeking Justice

    Gibbs

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Ledge

    Lt. Markowitz

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • My Future Boyfriend

    Ozwald Shrike

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Lost Valentine

    Craig Warren

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Mean Girls 2

    Mr. Giamatti

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Blood Done Sign My Name

    William Burgwyn

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Glades

    - Moonlighting (2011) ... Sandy Turner actor actors
    2010
  • Van Wilder: Freshman Year

    General Thomas (as Mike Pinewski)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - Driven (2015) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - Lies (2015) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - Innocents (2015) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - Winning Ugly (2015) ... Frank Landau actor actors

    - Going for the Gold (2013) ... Frank Landau actor actors
    2009
  • Front of the Class

    Principal Myer

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Recount

    Michael Carvin

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Ultimate Gift

    Operative

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Army Wives

    - General Complications (2012) ... General Jack Fleming actor actors

    - Perchance to Dream (2012) ... General Jack Fleming actor actors

    - Soldier On (2011) ... General Jack Fleming actor actors
    2007
  • A Perfect Day

    Stuart Parks

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Miami Vice

    ER Doctor

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Heavens Fall

    Deputy (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Work and the Glory II: American Zion

    Wilson Everett

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Warm Springs

    Hastings

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Diary of a Mad Black Woman

    Foreman

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • False River

    Dick

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Surface

    - Episode 7 (2005) ... Deputy actor actors
    2005
  • The Clearing

    Kyle Woodward

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Motives

    Simon

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • CSI: NY

    - A Man a Mile (2004) ... Tom Zito actor actors
    2004
  • Runaway Jury

    Strode

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Out of Time

    Agent White

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Two Soldiers

    Sheriff Foote

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • One Tree Hill

    - What Is and What Should Never Be (2004) ... Mr. Carlson actor actors
    2003
  • The Rosa Parks Story

    Clifford Durr

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Dead on Arrival (2009) ... Russell Keener actor actors

    - Stalkerazzi (2004) ... Dennis Barron actor actors
    2002
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - Broad Channel (2010) ... Kenny Moran actor actors

    - Loyalty (2) (2010) ... Kenny Moran actor actors

    - Purgatory (2008) ... Kenny Moran actor actors

    - Untethered (2007) ... Kenny Moran actor actors

    - Amends (2007) ... Kenny Moran actor actors
    2001
  • The Runaway

    Avery Jr.

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Remember the Titans

    Cop

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Boston Public

    - Chapter Nine (2001) ... Officer Taylor actor actors
    2000
  • Forces of Nature

    Conductor

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Selfish (2009) ... Ralph Walker actor actors
    1999
  • The Sopranos

    - Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request... (2006) ... Deputy Featham actor actors
    1999
  • The Gingerbread Man

    Chatham County Sheriff

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Dawson's Creek

    - Eastern Standard Time (2001) ... Dr. Rochford actor actors

    - Detention (1998) ... Dr. Rochford actor actors
    1998
  • Buried Alive II

    Dr. Ford

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The People vs. Larry Flynt

    Trucker

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • A Time to Kill

    Deputy Tatum

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Summer of Fear

    Warren

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • ER

    - Fear of Commitment (2001) ... Bailiff Wilson actor actors
    1994
  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    - Medieval Crimes (2001) ... Chief Moss Tucker actor actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - The Restless Remains (1994) ... Westlin Institute Security Guard actor actors
    1993
  • The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

    Ring Announcer

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Life Stinks

    Male Nurse

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Home Improvement

    - Dances With Tools (1993) ... Andy Paxton actor actors
    1991
  • The Willies

    Mr. Belcher

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Child in the Night

    Bobby

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • House Party

    Cop #2

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Over Here (2007) ... Dr. Petravian actor actors

    - License to Kill (2005) ... Randall Stoller actor actors

    - The Wheel (2002) ... Assistant M.E. Cooper actor actors
    1990
  • Wings

    - The Customer's Usually Right (1992) ... Mike actor actors
    1990
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    - Deck the Halls (1990) ... Mark Driscoll actor actors
    1990
  • Coach

    - Coaches Conference (1990) ... Bob Gunszenhauser actor actors
    1989
  • Roseanne

    - Homecoming (1993) ... actor actors
    1988
  • The Three Kings

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Spaceballs

    Laser Gunner

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Murder Ordained

    Shanks

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Destination: America

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Burglar

    Man in Grey Uniform #1

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Young Harry Houdini

    Large Miner

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • 21 Jump Street

    - Everyday is Christmas (1990) ... Officer McCreary actor actors
    1987
  • Modern Girls

    Fire Marshall

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - He Ain't Guilty, He's My Brother (1994) ... Judge James M. McCall actor actors

    - How Much Is That Bentley in the Window? (1993) ... Judge James M. McCall actor actors

    - Sperminator (1988) ... Judge James M. McCall actor actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Priest (1989) ... Father David Burke actor actors

    - The Magician (1988) ... Mitch actor actors
    1986
  • Gidget's Summer Reunion

    Scooter Boy

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Twilight Zone

    - Gramma / Personal Demons / Cold Reading (1986) ... Page (segment "Cold Reading") actor actors
    1985
  • Beverly Hills Cop

    Bonded Warehouse Clerk #1

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Highway to Heaven

    - Heavy Date (1987) ... Mr. Wallace actor actors
    1984
  • Hunter

    - Rape and Revenge (2) (1985) ... Dr. Lantree actor actors

    - Rape and Revenge (1) (1985) ... Dr. Lantree actor actors

    - Pen Pals (1984) ... Guy in Car actor actors
    1984
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Mayo, Hold the Pickle (1984) ... actor actors
    1981
  • The Facts of Life

    - The Reunion (1986) ... actor actors
    1979