Mike White
Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Born
June 28th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An actor, director, producer, and screenwriter from the United States. Gained acclaim for creating and writing the television series 'The White Lotus', which earned multiple awards including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Limited Series. Directed films such as 'Chuck & Buck' and 'School of Rock', and wrote screenplays for various projects. Work includes contributions in both television and film, showcasing a distinct blend of humor and drama.
Created and wrote 'The White Lotus'
Directed 'School of Rock'
Wrote 'Chuck & Buck'
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