What is Mike White’s Net Worth?

Mike White is a multi-talented American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer of film and television who has a net worth of $10 million.

White has an impressive list of credits to his name, including writing and acting in the films “Chuck & Buck” and “School of Rock”; writing and directing the films “Year of the Dog” and “Brad’s Status”; and creating, writing, and directing the television series “Enlightened” and “The White Lotus.”

White’s versatility doesn’t stop there. He has also competed on the reality television series “The Amazing Race” and “Survivor,” where he came in second place in the latter show’s 37th season in 2018.

Early Life and Education

Mike White was born on June 28, 1970 in Pasadena, California to Mel, a clergyman and author, and Lyla, who worked in fundraising. He attended Polytechnic School and later enrolled at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

Mike White’s Career in Film

Mike White began his career in film as an actor in 1997’s “Star Maps.” He switched to screenwriting the following year, co-writing “Dead Man on Campus.” In 2000, he wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed “Chuck & Buck.” He continued to write and act in films, including “Orange County,” “The Good Girl,” and “School of Rock.” He made his directorial debut with “Year of the Dog” in 2007 and appeared in several comedies, including “Zombieland” and “Gentlemen Broncos.” In 2017, he had writing credits on four films and directed and acted in “Brad’s Status.” He has also written screenplays for “The One and Only Ivan” and the animated films “Migration” and “Despicable Me 4.”

Television Career

Mike White began his television career as a writer and producer on “Dawson’s Creek” and “Freaks and Geeks.” He then created the primetime soap opera “Pasadena” and the sitcom “Cracking Up.” In 2011, he created and wrote all episodes of the HBO series “Enlightened.” White also wrote and directed every episode of “The White Lotus,” which won him three Emmy Awards in 2022.

Reality TV Competition Appearances

Mike White has made appearances on several reality television competition series. In 2009, he participated in the 14th season of “The Amazing Race” alongside his father Mel, finishing in sixth place. They returned in 2011 for the 18th season, but were eliminated in 10th place.

In 2018, White had his most successful reality TV stint on “Survivor: David vs. Goliath,” the 37th season of the show. He was a member of the Goliath tribe and finished in second place, behind winner Nick Wilson.

Family Background

Mike White, who is openly bisexual, comes from a family with a history of coming out. In 1994, his father Mel publicly announced that he is gay.

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