Mikey Post
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Mikey Post (born April 29, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio) is a American dwarf actor who has appeared in many films and commercials.
Mikey, who is just three feet two inches tall, has been featured in films like Black Knight, Rest Stop, Killer Pad, Skid Marks, and on the TV show MADtv.
[edit] Biography
Mikey Post was born in Columbus, Ohio, but soon after his birth, he and his family moved to Roswell, Georgia, where he lived for 22 years. He always had a nack for acting and loved to perform. He attended North Springs High School which was a Performing Arts School. There he studied many different acting techniques and performed in numerous plays. He was always fond of computers and decided to futher his education right after high school. He attened the University of Georgia for 4 years and recieved his bachelors degree in Management Information Systems Technology. While attending UGA, Mikey was still auditioning for commercials and movies in between his studies. Through his Atlanta-based talent agent, The People Store, Mikey booked a minor role in the movie Black Knight. While the role Mikey auditioned for was only a bit part, Martin Lawrence and the director Gil Junger decided they wanted to feature Mikey more throughout the film. Although the role was a small one, it helped jumpstart Mikey into the world of Hollywood. With the encouragement of his parents, Mikey moved to Hollywood, California, right after graduating college. Mikey has since then appeared in various feature films and also played the role of Wicket for the Star Wars nationwide tour in 2006. He can currently be seen this christmas season in national commercials for both Radio Shack & Big Lots.
[edit] Filmography
- Black Knight
- Rest Stop
- Killer Pad
- Skid Marks
