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| Mikey Day | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mikey Day |
| Birth name | Michael William Day |
| Birth date | 20 March 1980 |
| Birth place | Orange, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Mikey Day is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his work on sketch comedy, television, and film. He gained prominence through improvisational theater and sketch groups before joining a long-running sketch series, subsequently appearing in numerous television programs, feature films, voice projects, and live productions. Day's career intersects with a wide array of performers, productions, networks, and theatrical institutions.
Day was born in Orange, California and raised in a suburban environment near Santa Ana, California and Irvine, California. He attended local schools and participated in youth theater programs associated with institutions such as Segerstrom Center for the Arts and regional companies like South Coast Repertory. For higher education, Day studied at the University of California, Irvine and later matriculated at programs connected to Orange County High School of the Arts alumni networks and performing-arts conservatories. During his formative years he performed in community productions and workshops linked to organizations including The Groundlings', Second City Detroit, and improvisational troupes with ties to Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre alumni. He also trained in improv and sketch disciplines that trace pedagogies back to institutions like The Second City, Commedia dell'arte traditions, and instructors who worked with companies such as The ImprovOlympic.
Day's early career involved touring and ensemble work with sketch and improv companies affiliated with venues like The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and regional theaters in Los Angeles and Chicago. He collaborated with comedians, writers, and performers from institutions such as Saturday Night Live, MADtv, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and variety shows on networks including NBC, ABC, and Fox. Day developed material that was produced for digital platforms tied to companies such as Funny or Die, CollegeHumor, and production entities associated with Lorne Michaels and SNL Studios. He worked with directors and producers from film and television like Adam McKay, Judd Apatow, Paul Feig, Peyton Reed, and Jason Reitman. His stage credits include appearances at festivals such as Just For Laughs, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he shared bills with performers connected to Key & Peele, The Lonely Island, and The State alumni.
Day joined a major network sketch series as both a writer and performer, collaborating with cast members and hosts associated with SNL alumni like Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson, and Cecily Strong. His contributions included recurring characters, digital shorts, and musical sketches produced under the oversight of executive producers such as Lorne Michaels and showrunners associated with seasons featuring guests like Tom Hanks, Ryan Gosling, Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, and Justin Timberlake. He appeared in sketches that referenced cultural figures and properties including Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers, Harry Potter, and public figures like Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Taylor Swift. Day also collaborated with writers and performers who moved between late-night programs and streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
Outside the sketch series, Day appeared in films and television series directed or produced by filmmakers linked to studios such as Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and 20th Century Fox. He had roles in comedies associated with producers like Judd Apatow and directors such as Paul Feig and appeared on series across networks like NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, HBO, and streaming services including Netflix and Hulu. His guest and supporting appearances connected him with performers from Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, Community, and Arrested Development. Day collaborated on projects featuring actors like Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Jason Sudeikis, and Fred Armisen.
Day has contributed voice work to animated series and feature animations produced by studios such as Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and Nickelodeon Animation Studio. He voiced characters in programs distributed on platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. His animation credits placed him alongside voice actors affiliated with Hank Azaria, Tara Strong, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, and Kristen Schaal, and in productions written by creators tied to series like Bob's Burgers, Rick and Morty, Archer, and Adventure Time.
Day resides in the Los Angeles area and has participated in charitable events and benefit performances linked to organizations such as Stand Up To Cancer, The Trevor Project, Comic Relief, and arts education nonprofits including Young Storytellers Foundation and 826LA. He has public friendships and professional relationships with fellow performers and writers from institutions like The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Second City, and late-night programs including Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show. Day's personal interests intersect with pop-culture communities centered on franchises and institutions such as Star Wars Celebration, San Diego Comic-Con International, and genre conventions that draw talent from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm.
Day's work has been recognized by industry organizations and festivals connected to awards and honors such as Peabody Awards (through ensemble programs), nominations from bodies like the Emmy Awards, accolades at festivals including Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and mentions in industry publications associated with Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly. He has been part of productions that received nominations from institutions including the Writers Guild of America and producers tied to Primetime Emmy Awards winners and nominees.
Category:American comedians Category:American actors