Biography
Michael Christopher White (born June 28, 1970) is an American writer, actor and producer. He is known as the co-creator of the HBO comedy-drama series Enlightened (2011–2013), as well as the screenwriter for films, such as Chuck & Buck (2000), Orange County (2002), The Good Girl (2002), The School of Rock (2003) and Beatriz at Dinner (2017).
Known For
Complete Filmography

Despicable Me 4
2024
Writer
Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also fac...

Migration
2023
Story, Screenplay
After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from N...

Apolonia, Apolonia
2023
as Self
When Danish filmmaker Lea Glob first portrayed Apolonia Sokol in 2009, she appeared to be leading a storybook life. The talented Apolonia was born in ...

The One and Only Ivan
2020
as Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan t...

The One and Only Ivan
2020
Screenplay
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan t...

Pitch Perfect 3
2017
Writer
After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music...

Brad's Status
2017
as Nick Pascale
Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his col...

Brad's Status
2017
Director, Writer, Producer
Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his col...

The Emoji Movie
2017
Writer
Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.

Beatriz at Dinner
2017
Screenplay
Beatriz, an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a health practitioner. Doug Strutt is a cutthr...

Where is Rocky II?
2016
as Self
Pierre Bismuth hires a private detective and a duo of screenwriters to investigate on an enigmatic artwork.

The D Train
2015
as Jerry
With his 20th reunion looming, Dan can’t shake his high school insecurities. In a misguided mission to prove he’s changed, Dan rekindles a friendship ...

The D Train
2015
Producer
With his 20th reunion looming, Dan can’t shake his high school insecurities. In a misguided mission to prove he’s changed, Dan rekindles a friendship ...

Ride
2014
as Roger
Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instruct...

Magic Magic
2013
Producer
In remote Chile, a vacationing young woman begins to mentally unravel; meanwhile, her friends ignore her claim until it's too late.

Zombieland
2009
as Toilet Victim / Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world over...

Gentlemen Broncos
2009
as Dusty
A teenager attends a fantasy writers' convention where he discovers his idea has been stolen by an established novelist.

Gentlemen Broncos
2009
Producer
A teenager attends a fantasy writers' convention where he discovers his idea has been stolen by an established novelist.

Smother
2008
as Myron Stubbs
After he's fired from his job, an everyday guy faces pressure from his wife to have a baby and from his mom, who has decided to move in with the young...

Heckler
2007
as Self
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja...

Year of the Dog
2007
Director, Writer, Producer
A secretary's life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies.

Nacho Libre
2006
Producer, Writer
Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he deci...

Welcome to California
2005
as John Goodman
The film centers on the strained marriage of Undine Jones, an actress, and John Goodman, a well-regarded composer. The story opens as the two are driv...

Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
2005
A man with a clipboard asks passersby a survey question: "Are you the favorite person of anybody?" He has a scale, from "very certain" on down. His ma...

The Stepford Wives
2004
as Hank
What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying littl...

School of Rock
2003
as Ned Schneebly
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a priva...

School of Rock
2003
Screenplay
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a priva...

The Good Girl
2002
as Corny
A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

The Good Girl
2002
Writer
A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

Orange County
2002
as Mr. Burke
Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional famil...

Orange County
2002
Writer
Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional famil...

Chuck & Buck
2000
as Buck
Chuck and Buck are childhood best friends whose lives have taken very different paths. While Chuck moved away and now has a real life, Buck stayed beh...

Chuck & Buck
2000
Writer
Chuck and Buck are childhood best friends whose lives have taken very different paths. While Chuck moved away and now has a real life, Buck stayed beh...

Assault on Death Mountain
1999
as Derek
The Shadow Warriors hire on to reclaim the daughter of a woman whose ex-husband kidnapped the child after a custody battle. At the same time, they unc...

Dead Man on Campus
1998
Screenplay
Two college roommates venture out to identify a fellow student, who is most likely to commit suicide as it will help them pass the semester.

Star Maps
1997
as Carmel County Writer
Carlos wants to be an actor. But his father, Pepe, wants him to work in the family business, that is, male prostitution. Carlos decides that he will b...
Making Of School of Rock
N/A
as Self