Mike Burnham

Mike was born in Des Moines, Iowa and lived with his parents and sister in Urbandale, Iowa. At an early age, Mike enjoyed sports and began his acting career at age 5. He was spotted with his family while at the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines and was asked to audition for a small role in a local production of Archie loosely based on the musical Annie. He gained industry attention after his uncredited role in the blockbuster movie Die Hard. It was through this movie production that Mike developed a truly passionate belief that his acting credits would be anonymous and, in turn, would provide his acting expertise for no charge. Mike appeared in numerous movies throughout his teens and adult life. He often used his school breaks and vacations to appear in high budget films. Mike was in high demand during the 1980s and early 1990s during his time in Urbandale schools and the. During his five years earning computer science and finance degrees at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.