Mike Pniewski
| Mike Pniewski | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 20, 1961 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, public speaker |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Michael "Mike" Pniewski (born April 20, 1961) is an American actor and public speaker.
Life and career
Pniewski was born in Los Angeles, California. His education began at UCLA, where he graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater[1] and also won the Natalie Wood Acting Award.[2]
His most notable role has been that of Chief of Detectives Kenny Moran on the hit television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He has also been seen on the Emmy Award-winning HBO series Recount. Pniewski appeared as legendary football coach Bobby Bowden in the film We Are Marshall and co-starred in the CBS/Hallmark Hall of Fame production Front of the Class.[3][4]
Additional credits include Big Love, Thief, The Riches, Miami Vice, The Ultimate Gift, The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, CSI: NY, Conviction, Warm Springs, Buried Alive II, Spaceballs, One Tree Hill, CSI: Miami, ER, Runaway Jury, From the Earth to the Moon, Ray, Remember the Titans, and Two Soldiers, the 2003 Academy Award winner for Best Live Action Short Film.[5]
Pniewski is also noted for his commercials and voice over work. His credits include Xerox, Ford, Buffalo’s, Wal-Mart, TNT, Bell South, Sprite, CNN, McDonald's, UPS, Hills Brothers, Georgia Power, Publix, Wachovia, Sudafed, Zoo Atlanta, Chevrolet, The Atlanta Thrashers, Miller Lite, Sun Trust Bank, GTE, and Blockbuster Video.[6][7]
From January 2002 until September 2004, he served as Georgia’s representative on the National Board of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). He is currently the Atlanta Local First Vice-President of SAG-AFTRA.[8]
Filmography
- Spaceballs (1987) as Laser gunner Phillip Asshole
- Reckless (2013) TV film
- The Good Wife as Frank Landau
References
- ↑ "NOTABLE ALUMNI ACTORS". UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ Pniewski, Michael. "UCLA Notable Alumni". UCLA. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Pniewski, Mike. "Pniewski's work history". Training Mag Network. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Pniewski, Mike. "Author's Page". Authors and Experts. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Pniewski, Micheal. "Bio for Mike Pniewski" (PDF). SAG. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Pniewski, Michael. "Pniewski's Career History" (PDF). Canyouhearmenow. Mike Pniewski. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- ↑ Pniewski, Mike. "Interview with Mike Pniewski". Steven Roddy. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Pniewski, Mike. "Public Speaking". Canyouhearmenow. Act To Win. Retrieved 22 February 2012.