Mike Pniewski has been a successful actor for more than 30 years, working with some of the biggest stars in the world - Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Mel Brooks, Gene Hackman, Helen Mirren, and dozens more.

He has appeared in over 40 movies, including Miami Vice, Ray, Bobby Jones-Stroke of Genius, The Clearing, Runaway Jury, A Time to Kill and Beverly Hills Cop. His TV credits include The Good Wife, Drop Dead Diva, Blue Bloods, Madam Secretary, Law & Order, ER, Boston Public, and The Fugitive. If you want the full list of credits, check out  Mike's IMDb profile.

As you probably know, the chances of making a living as a paid actor are miniscule, but Mike has been doing it for over two decades.

Mike was born and raised in Los Angeles and is a proud graduate of UCLA's Theater Arts school. He currently makes his home in Atlanta with his wife Jaye and three daughters (although two of them are off at college now).

 

Mike's Book:
When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw 'Em Back!

How to Create The Life You Want No Matter What Comes Your Way.

 

Read Mike's collection of essays that empowers readers to overcome just about anything that life throws at them. Using anecdotes and personal stories from his work in Film & TV, Mike illustrates what's possible in the face of all kinds of adversity. His blend of strategy and story-telling makes this an incredibly useful tool for readers of all ages.