Mike Binder

Birth Name:

Mike Binder

Birth Place:

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

Starred in the 2000 film "The Contender," for which he won an Alan J․ Pakula Award, shared with the rest of the cast
Began his career as a standup comedian and a screenwriter, his first screenplay "Coupe de Ville" was released in 1990
He independently produced "The Sex Monster" which garnered him Best Film and Best Actor at the comedy Arts Festival in Aspen
His film "Indian Summer" is set at Camp Tamakwa, a camp he attended when he was younger
Among his screenplays, he has written for Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Adam Sandler, and Jim Carrey
Has starred in some of his films, including "Blankman" and "Reign Over Me․"

1999Film Discovery Jury Award - Best Actor:Winner
2001Alan J. Pakula AwardWinner
2007Tokyo Grand PrixNominated
2015Cinema for Peace Award - Cinema for Peace Award for The Most Valuable Film of the Year:Nominated

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