Mike Mariano
Showrunner, Director, Writer
Mike is currently writing/executive producing “Honey Girls in Paris” the sequel to his film 2021 film “Honey Girls” which is currently airing on Netflix.
He is also co-directing, with Traci Burwitz, the animated feature, “Glisten and the Merry Mission” for BBW Studios.
Recently, he was an executive producer, writer and director for “The Last O.G.” Season 4 on TBS, and a Co-EP on Fox’s “Rel.”
Mike is best known for his work on “Raising Hope” as an executive producer, show runner and director. Prior to that Mike was a writer/director on “My Name Is Earl” and and a writer on “yes, dear” and “The Mike O’Malley Show.”
He has directed several episodes of “Survivor’s Remorse” on STARZ and “Stuck In The Middle” for Disney Channel. He has written pilots for UPN, CBS, Sony, 20th, FX , Disney Channel & Bravo.
His movie, “Deliver by Christmas,” was rated best Hallmark Christmas movie of the year by E Online and Deck the Hallmark podcast.
Before transitioning to television Mike directed and produced theatre in New York City, where he earned his MFA in directing from Columbia University.
Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, Mike currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife; director, Traci Burwitz and their three children.
He is also co-directing, with Traci Burwitz, the animated feature, “Glisten and the Merry Mission” for BBW Studios.
Recently, he was an executive producer, writer and director for “The Last O.G.” Season 4 on TBS, and a Co-EP on Fox’s “Rel.”
Mike is best known for his work on “Raising Hope” as an executive producer, show runner and director. Prior to that Mike was a writer/director on “My Name Is Earl” and and a writer on “yes, dear” and “The Mike O’Malley Show.”
He has directed several episodes of “Survivor’s Remorse” on STARZ and “Stuck In The Middle” for Disney Channel. He has written pilots for UPN, CBS, Sony, 20th, FX , Disney Channel & Bravo.
His movie, “Deliver by Christmas,” was rated best Hallmark Christmas movie of the year by E Online and Deck the Hallmark podcast.
Before transitioning to television Mike directed and produced theatre in New York City, where he earned his MFA in directing from Columbia University.
Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, Mike currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife; director, Traci Burwitz and their three children.
