Mike Binder
Milestones
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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2007
Wrote, directed and acted in "Reign Over Me" a drama starring Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle
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2005
Helmed the indie comedy "The Upside of Anger" starring Joan Allen and Kevin Costner; screened at sundance
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2002
Had featured role in the Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi film "Minority Report"
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2001
Was series creator, executive producer, writer and star of the HBO comedy "The Mind of the Married Man"
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2001
Wrote, directed and starred in the feature "The Search for John Gissing"
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2000
Acted in "The Contender", helmed by Rod Lurie
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2000
Starred in, wrote and directed "Londonium"
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1999
First feature produced under Sunlight banner, "The Sex Monster"; wrote, directed and co-starred
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1994
Directed and appeared in the comedy "Blankman"
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1993
Helmed second film, "Indian Summer"; also scripted
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1992
Directorial debut, "Crossing the Bridge"; also scripted and narrated
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1990
Feature screenwriting and producing debut, "Coup de Ville", helmed by Joe Roth; credited as Michael Binder
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1989
Headlined own HBO comedy special "One Night Stand: Mike Binder"
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1983
Acted in the busted pilot for a series based on Barry Levinson's film "Diner"; credited as Michael Binder
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Began career performing standup comedy
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Competed on "Star Search"
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With younger brother Jack, formed Sunlight Productions