January 2025

Mike Manning is a two-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer. In 2021, he won a daytime Emmy for Best Supporting Actor on the series “The Bay” on Peacock and Amazon, as well as a nomination for an Indie Series Award.

On television, Manning is most known for Disney’s “Cloud 9,” MTV’s TEEN WOLF, the popular drama series “This Is Us” and the long-running soap “Days of Our Lives.”

His feature film credits include “Son of the South” executive produced by Oscar winner Spike Lee, the third installment of the faith-based blockbuster “God’s Not Dead,” “The Call,” “Slapface,” “The Engagement Dress,” and “Eyes in the Trees,” which Manning also co-wrote. 

Behind the camera, Manning has produced dozens of films including the documentary “Lost in America,” highlighting stories of homeless youth in the United States. The film features Oscar winner Halle Berry, Grammy winner Jewel, Rosario Dawson and Tiffany Haddish. 

In his spare time, he works with nonprofits that advocate for the poor, the environment and equal rights. In 2010, Manning lobbied Congress on behalf of The Human Rights Campaign. He’s on the board of Boo2Bullying, Legacy Youth Leadership and the world’s largest youth-led clean water organization, Thirst Project.

His birthday is April 12. Follow him on social @mike_manning_.