History of Mike White (filmmaker) in Timeline
Mike White is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and director known for his satirical comedy work. He's the creator, writer, and director of the HBO anthology series *The White Lotus*, for which he has received three Primetime Emmy Awards, highlighting his significant contributions to television comedy. White's work often blends humor with social commentary, establishing him as a prominent figure in contemporary film and television.
4 hours ago : Carrie Coon juggled 'White Lotus' and 'Gilded Age' with only 48 hours break.
Carrie Coon discussed the challenges of filming 'The White Lotus' and 'The Gilded Age' back-to-back with very little time in between. She also explained her character in 'The Gilded Age'.
June 28, 1970: Michael Christopher White Born
On June 28, 1970, Michael Christopher White, who later became a filmmaker and actor, was born.
2000: Wins Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award for Chuck & Buck
In 2000, Mike White won an Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award for the film Chuck & Buck, which he both wrote and starred in.
2000: Chuck & Buck named best film of the year
In 2000, the film Chuck & Buck, in which Mike White starred, was named the best film of the year by Entertainment Weekly.
2003: Wrote the screenplay for School of Rock
In 2003, Mike White wrote the screenplay for the film School of Rock.
2004: Role in The Stepford Wives remake
In 2004, Mike White had a role in the remake of the movie The Stepford Wives.
2006: Production company Black and White Closed
In 2006, the production company Black and White, formed by Mike White and Jack Black, closed.
2007: Directorial debut with Year of the Dog
In 2007, Mike White made his directorial debut with the film Year of the Dog at the Sundance Film Festival.
2008: Role in Smother
In 2008, Mike White had a role in the film Smother.
2009: Member of US Dramatic Jury at Sundance Film Festival
In 2009, Mike White was a member of the US Dramatic Jury at the Sundance Film Festival.
October 10, 2011: Enlightened Premieres on HBO
On October 10, 2011, the HBO series Enlightened, created by Laura Dern and Mike White, premiered. White also wrote the pilot and all episodes for the first two seasons.
2017: Directed Brad's Status
In 2017, Mike White directed the film Brad's Status, which he also wrote.
2021: Created, wrote, and directed The White Lotus
In 2021, Mike White created, wrote, and directed The White Lotus, a satirical limited series for HBO.
February 2022: To write animated films for Universal Pictures and Illumination
In February 2022, it was announced that Mike White would write two upcoming animated films for Universal Pictures and Illumination: Migration and Despicable Me 4.
December 22, 2023: Migration released
Migration, written by Mike White, was released on December 22, 2023.
2023: SAG-AFTRA strike
In 2023, Mike White continued working on the third season of The White Lotus, but its release was delayed to 2025 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
2023: Golden Globe win for The White Lotus
In 2023, Mike White won a Golden Globe for The White Lotus, alluding to earlier setbacks in his career.
July 3, 2024: Despicable Me 4 released
Despicable Me 4, written by Mike White, was released on July 3, 2024.
March 2025: The White Lotus becoming biggest hit
As of March 2025, The White Lotus was averaging millions of viewers per episode and had become "the biggest hit" of Mike White's career.
2025: Relationship fell apart
In 2025, Mike White said in an interview that his relationship had fallen apart due to The White Lotus taking over his schedule.
2025: Contestant on Survivor
In 2025, Mike White was announced as a contestant on Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans, the fiftieth season of the show.
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