Person biography:
Mike Manning is a multi-Emmy-winning actor, writer, and producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Born and raised in Colorado, Manning developed an interest in acting at an early age, participating in high school theatre productions such as "Oliver!" and "The Secret Garden".
Manning's television credits include roles in Disney's "Cloud 9", MTV's "Teen Wolf", NBC's "This Is Us", and the long-running soap "Days of Our Lives". He has also appeared in "Hawaii Five-0", "Major Crimes", "Crash & Bernstein", "The Haves and the Have Nots", and "The Bay", for which he won two Emmy Awards and was nominated for an Independent Series Award.
In addition to his television work, Manning has appeared in several films, including "Son of the South", "God's Not Dead", "The Call", "Slapface", and "Eyes in the Trees", which he also co-wrote. He has worked with notable actors such as Lin Shaye, Tobin Bell, and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
As a voiceover actor, Manning has worked on several foreign Netflix shows, including "Money Heist", "Lupin", "Unstoppable", "Generation 56K", and "Welcome to Eden".
Manning is also a producer and has worked on several documentaries and films, including "Kidnapped for Christ", "An Act of Love", "Lost in America", and "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson". He has also produced the SXSW thriller "M.F.A.", the Tribeca comedy "Folk Hero & Funny Guy", the SXSW award-winning drama "Jinn", and the Lionsgate film "Powder Pup", which he co-wrote.
Manning is committed to using his platform to raise awareness for social causes and has worked with several nonprofits that advocate for the poor, the environment, and equal rights. He has received proclamations from the New York City Council and other political organizations for his cause-related work.
