Mike E. Winfield
Mike E. Winfield | |
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| Born | February 23 1979-1988 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University (Sacramento) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Kisha Winfield (m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 (one son and one step-son) |
| Website | mikewinfield |
Mike E. Winfield (born February 23 1979–1988[2][3]) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for appearing on season 17 of America's Got Talent, in which he placed 6th and for receiving a golden buzzer on America's Got Talent: All-Stars.[4][5]
He has also appeared in various films and TV shows, noteably as a recurring character on The Office.[6] Additionally in 2018 he won a Daytime Emmy Award for his guest performance in Conversations in L.A.[7]
Winfield produced one comedy special, Mike E. Winfield: StepMan, that released on Amazon Prime Video in 2019.[8]
Early life
[edit]Mike E. Winfield was born on February 23 between 1979 and 1988, in Baltimore, Maryland. He has one younger brother.[9][10]
Career
[edit]2008-2021: Stand-up and acting
[edit]After graduating high school Winfield moved to Sacremento, California to live with his dad. While there, he enrolled in the cities California State University (which he later graduated from) and began pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian.[3]
Early in his career he also pursued acting, landing his first role as a recurring character on the TV show The Office.[11][9][12] He also appeared in a number of other TV shows and films, including Gary Busey: Pet Judge and Conversations in L.A.[13][14] In 2018 for his role in Conversations in L.A. he won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series.[7]
His first comedy special Mike E. Winfield: StepMan was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2019.[8]
Winfield later moved to Los Angeles. In 2019 he was splitting his time between there and New York City.[5][15]
2022-2023: America's Got Talent
[edit]In 2022 he appeared on the 17th season of America's Got Talent, placing 6th. A year later he appeared on America's Got Talent: All-Stars, where he received a Golden Buzzer from judge Simon Cowell.[4][5]
2024-Present: Career expansion Stand-up shows
[edit]Since appearing on America's Got Talent, Winfield has stopped acting and now performs stand-up at shows across the country that he headlines.[12][16][17]
Personal life
[edit]Winfield is married to Kisha Winfield. He and Kisha have one son. Winfield is also the stepfather of Kisha's other son, who he often refers to as "step-man" in many of his stand-up routines.[5][12][18][19]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pimp | Science | [20] | |
| 2019 | Satanic Panic | Karim | ||
| 2020 | Ballbuster | Mike | ||
| 2021 | Fear Street Part Three: 1666 | Martin B. Franklin |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Bobby Lee Project | Devon | TV Movie | |
| 2011 | The Office | New Warehouse Guy | 2 episodes | [6] |
| 2012 | Funny as Hell | Himself | 1 episode | |
| 2013 | Watching the Wilsons | Aaron | TV Movie | |
| 2016 | A Bronx Life | Terrell | TV Movie | |
| 2017 | Greatest Ever | Comedian | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | Conversations in L.A. | Jeremy | 1 episode | [7] |
| 2019 | Mike E. Winfield: Stepman | Himself | TV Special | |
| 2020 | Gary Busey: Pet Judge | Bailiff | [13] | |
| 2021 | Top Secret Videos | Don | ||
| 2021 | Friendz | Nick | TV Movie | |
| 2022 | America's Got Talent | Himself | Season 17 | [4] |
| 2023 | America's Got Talent: All-Stars | Himself | [5] |
Comedy specials
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo | Netflix special | Nashville, Tennessee | [21] |
| 2019 | Mike E. Winfield: StepMan | Amazon Prime Video special | Los Angeles, California | [8] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series | Conversations in L.A. | Nominated | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kisha Winfield". Submerge Magazine | Music + Art + Lifestyle. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ Studio40 Live (February 20, 2025). Mike E. Winfield's Birthday Weekend!. Retrieved April 12, 2025 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Freedman, Richard (July 26, 2017). "Mike E. Winfield headlines Marin benefit comedy show". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c Comedian Mike E. Winfield returns to host 'AGT' Vegas show. June 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025 – via www.fox5vegas.com.
- ^ a b c d e "How Mike E. Winfield's Golden Buzzer Made History on AGT: All-Stars". NBC. January 17, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ a b ABC10 (April 27, 2018). Mike E. Winfield dishes on working with John Krasinski. Retrieved May 16, 2025 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d Confidential, Daytime (March 22, 2018). "2018 Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c Hersko, Tyler (July 22, 2019). "Prime Video's August Releases Include 'Mission Impossible – Fallout' and New Amazon Originals". IndieWire. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Ever-Evolving Story of Mike E Winfield". comedywham.com. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "AGT Comedian Mike E. Winfield Reacts to 'Amazing' Offer from Howie Mandel to Open at His Upcoming Show". People.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Mike E. Winfield dishes on working with John Krasinski". abc10.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c Northwest Missouri State University. "Comedian Mike E. Winfield to perform Nov. 20 at Northwest". Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Gary Busey Becomes Pet Judge in Wild New Animal Courtroom TV Show". People.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Emmy nominated Mike E. Winfield talks 'Conversations in LA'". abc10.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (January 25, 2019). "Mike E. Winfield Tops The 15th StandUp NBC Comedy Competition". Deadline. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Gasparino, Michael (January 20, 2023). "AGT Finalist Mike E. Winfield Coming to Staller Center March 30". Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Freedman, Richard (July 26, 2017). "Mike E. Winfield headlines Marin benefit comedy show". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Kisha Winfield". Submerge Magazine | Music + Art + Lifestyle. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ Laugh Factory (August 8, 2022). Mike E. Winfield | Kid With Anger Issues | Laugh Factory Stand Up Comedy. Retrieved April 20, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (April 19, 2018). "Lee Daniels Boards Lesbian Love Story 'Pimp' as Producer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Release, Press (June 24, 2017). "Brad Paisley Announces Netflix Comedy Special to Debut August 15 - BRAD PAISLEY'S COMEDY RODEO". The Country Note. Retrieved May 16, 2025.