Mikey Day Biography
Mikey Day is a renowned American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, with a diverse career that spans various facets of the entertainment industry. He currently hosts the popular Netflix show, “Is It Cake?” Known for his versatility, Day’s journey to stardom is a fascinating one.
How Old is Mikey Day? – Age
Day was born on March 20, 1980, in Orange, California, making him 43 years old as of 2023. He celebrates his birthday on the 20th of March.
How tall is Mikey Day? – Height
The actor and comedian stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Mikey Day Mother, Father, Siblings – Family
He was raised by his parents in Orange County, California, He has however not mentioned having any siblings or any other members of his family.
Education
Mikey’s educational path included attending Panorama Elementary School and graduating from El Modena High School. He later earned a degree in theater from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he actively participated in the drama program, student government, and creative endeavors like writing comedic sketches for monthly assemblies.
Is Mikey Day Married? – Wife
Mikey is in a relationship with actress Paula Christensen, and the couple welcomed their son Abbott in August 2012. In a delightful twist, Abbott, who goes by the name Brandon in sketches, has playfully pranked his dad in memorable SNL moments.
Mikey’s Career
Mikey’s career took root with the Groundlings, a prominent Los Angeles-based improvisational theater group. During his time with the Groundlings, Day and Michael Naughton co-wrote and starred in “David Blaine Street Magic,” a clever parody of magician David Blaine, brilliantly portrayed by Mitch Silpa. This video, shared on YouTube, once ranked among the platform’s most viewed content.
Day’s talent didn’t stop at improvisational comedy. He became an original cast member on MTV’s “Wild ‘n Out,” where he portrayed various characters. In 2009, he was part of the Groundling stage show, “Groundlings, In The Study, With The Candlestick,” and he also directed “Groundlings Space Camp.” His creative journey led him to write for Showtime’s “The Underground” in 2006.
From Television to Film
His television journey included hosting a recurring segment parodying TMZ from 2010 to 2013 on “The Jay Leno Show” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He became a featured cast member on the NBC variety show “Maya & Marty,” alongside Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Kenan Thompson, even serving as one of the show’s co-head writers.
Saturday Night Live (SNL)
In 2013, Mikey’s career trajectory took a significant turn when he joined the writing team of the iconic “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) for its 39th season. His recommendation came from Nasim Pedrad, a fellow SNL cast member who had worked with him previously.
Day’s SNL journey was marked by numerous sketches, often collaborating with cast member and former “Wild ‘n Out” co-star Taran Killam. Notably, he impersonated Donald Trump Jr. and SNL actor Kyle Mooney.
Day’s talent and contributions led to his promotion as a featured player for SNL’s season 42. By season 44, he had risen to the rank of a repertory player. His debut appearance on the show was in season 42’s first episode, hosted by Margot Robbie.
One of the standout moments of Day’s SNL career was the viral sensation “Haunted Elevator.” Starring Tom Hanks as David S. Pumpkins, Day portrayed one of the dancing skeletons in the sketch. This quirky character became a fan favorite, leading to “The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special” in 2017.
Day, in collaboration with Streeter Seidell, has ventured into various projects for Disney. “Home Sweet Home Alone,” the sixth installment in the “Home Alone” franchise, was released on Disney+ in November 2021. Additionally, a live-action Inspector Gadget film is in pre-production, and a remake of “SpaceCamp” is in the works at Walt Disney Pictures.
Mikey Day’s Net Worth
Throughout his career as an actor, comedian, writer, and producer, Mikey Day has accumulated significant wealth. His net worth is estimated at $3.2 million as of 2023.
Mikey Day Instagram
You can follow him on Instagram @mikeyfuntime
Movies and TV Shows
Movies
- American Hustle: The Movie as Power Agent in 2007
- Brother Nature as Thomas Jefferson in 2016
- Little as Connor in 2019
- Hubie Halloween as Axehead in 2020
- Home Sweet Home Alone as Priest in 2021
Tv Shows
- The Mike & Ben Show as Various in 1999
- World Cup Comedy as Himself in 2004
- Wild ‘n Out as Himself from 2005 to 2014 and in 2018
- Reno 911! as School Guy in 2005
- Short Circuitz as Himself in 2007
- Online Nation as Dave in 2007
- Kath & Kim as Craig in 2018
- Mad as Various voices from 2010 to 2013
- Animation Domination High-Def as Professor Oak (voice) in 2012
- Robot Chicken as Various voices since 2014
- Maya & Marty as Himself/Various in 2016
- The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special as Left Skeleton (voice) in 2017
- Is It Cake? as Host in 2022