Mike White

Biography

Born 06/28/1970

An in-demand screenwriter whose film stories specialize in central characters who are alientated outsiders, weirdos and depressives who are nonetheless engaging, human and frequently hilarious, Mike White also enjoys a side career frequently playing the off-kilter goofballs who populate his...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2003, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
In 2001, received Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature

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Highlights

In 2007, Made directorial debut with the dramady “Year of the Dog,” starring Molly Shannon as a dog lover whose world is rocked when her beloved pet/best friend meets with an early demise; also penned, which earned him an Independent Spirit Award Nomination for Best Screenplay
In 2006, Co-wrote with director Jared Hess, the comedy "Nacho Libre," starring Jack Black
In 2003, Created the short-lived FOX comedy called “Cracking Up” starring Molly Shannon

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Family & Companions

Mel White: father (Fundamentalist Christian; former ghostwriter for Jerry Fallwell; came out as gay to his family when his son was 12, but he was closeted until his children graduated from college; divorced from White's mother; now runs Soul Force, a gay Christian ministry in Dallas; lives with partner Gary Nixon)

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