Mike A. Young
| Mike A. Young | |
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| Born | Michael Anthony Young II June 18, 1992 Covington, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 🏡 Residence | Bush, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Producer, Screenwriter |
| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| 💰 Net worth | 1.8 Million |
Michael Anthony Young II (born June 18, 1992) is an American actor, writer and producer. He is known for his roles in the television series NCIS: New Orleans, the feature film Semper Fi, and Final Call. Young is a native of Bush, Louisiana, He is the youngest of 2 children, he owns a small business and enjoys time working on vehicles and is very family oriented. He has always been inspired by feature films and TV series. His favorite actors include Keanu Reeves and Jason Statham.
Early life[edit]
Young was born in Covington, Louisiana at Highland Park Hospital now known as Lakeview Regional Medical Center in 1992 to Doris Elizabeth Young and Michael Anthony Young who both works as a Glazer.
Young was raised in Bush, Louisiana with his older sister Elizabeth. He attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana also the same school that actress and model Shelley Hennig attended.
Young is also the cousin of country singer and songwriter Chris Young
Career[edit]
He was always been interested in becoming an Actor at a young age but due to his location, he was not able to pursue a career in acting. When acting work had began coming closer to his home time he was than given the opportunity to pursue his dream career. While not a lot of people supported his decision on becoming an actor except his close relatives and family it only pursued him into working harder to become an actor. After being turned down by many film auditions he did not let that distract him and he has only been working harder in landing his big role. In 2017, Young had worked as a background actor for several roles before being cast for a featured role as FBI SWAT Agent Baker on the hit show NCIS: New Orleans which gave him his big break into the film industry. He has appeared on other films and television shows.
In 2018, Young had written his first Screenplay for the TV series named Final Call.[1][2] alongside his friend Justin Havard who help co-write, it is currently rumored to have a 2020 release date. It is said to be produced by Catahoula Cadre Films. Young will also star in the Lead Role as John Davis in the TV series.
Young has also appeared in a short film for the New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project called "Will Power"[3][4] produced by "Warren World Productions"[5]
He is also helping to produce the 2018 Film Norm of the North 2[6]
While attending the 90th Annual Oscars Ceremony Young was hand-picked by Jimmy Kimmel to announce presenters Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph to the Oscars stage.[7][8]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Will Power | Paul Cramer | |
| 2018 | Buru | The Figure | |
| 2018 | Avalanche | Lynn's Husband | post-production |
| 2018 | Venom | SWAT Team Member | |
| 2018 | The Highwaymen | Grapevine Deputy | |
| 2018 | The Perfect Date | Sub Shop Patron | Also a stand-in |
| 2018 | Green Book[9][10] | Driver | |
| 2018 | Semper Fi | Marine | |
| 2006 | Failure to Launch | Baseball Fan | uncredited |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Final Call | John Davis | Writer, Exc. Producer |
| 2018-present | NCIS: New Orleans | FBI SWAT Agent Baker | 1 episode |
| 2018 | WWE Monday Night Raw | NOPD Officer Kimberly | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Claws (TV series) | Square Dance Audience | 1 episode |
| 2018 | The Purge (TV series) | Cantina Purger | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Tell Me Your Secrets | Bar Patron | 1 episode |
| 2018 | The First | Bar Patron | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | NCIS: New Orleans | Prides Patron | 1 episode |
| 2018 | NCIS: New Orleans | Casino Patron | 1 episode |
| 2018 | NCIS: New Orleans | Event Attendee | 1 episode |
| 2017 | NCIS: New Orleans | US Marshal | 1 episode |
| 2018 | NCIS: New Orleans[11] | Crimescene Bystander | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations[edit]
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Orleans Film Festival | Outstanding Performance by a Cast | WWE RAW | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ↑ Young, Mike (April 12, 2018). "New "Final Call" Feature Film announced to shoot later this year". Twitter.
- ↑ "Final Call Romantic Drama Series Picayune, MS". Filmlocal. October 8, 2018.
- ↑ "New Orleans 48 Film Project". 48hourfilm.
- ↑ Will Power by Warren World Productions for 48 hour film project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhtkbbGcVIM&t=419s
- ↑ Warren World Productions: http://www.warrenworldproductions.com/home.html
- ↑ Gallagher, Brian (January 22, 2018). "Norm of the North 2 Begins Production for 2018 Release". Movieweb.
- ↑ Lenthang, Marlene (March 5, 2018). "'Meet this year's 'Gary from Chicago'! Mike Young from California was chosen by Jimmy Kimmel to announce Oscar presenters during theater skit - and got Tiffany Haddish's name WRONG'". Dailymail.
- ↑ Park, Andrea (March 5, 2018). "Oscars 2018: "The Shape of Water" wins big at 90th Academy Awards". CBS News.
- ↑ "Mike Young Archives". Hamilton Theater.
- ↑ "Actors". Brenden Theatres.
- ↑ Somosot, Janice (February 1, 2018). "NCIS New Orleans season 4 episode 14 A New Dawn spoilers". International Business Times.
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