Mike Falkow


Mike Falkow, is a South African actor, writer, director and producer as well as a former professional surfer. He is best known for the roles in the films Invictus, Deceived and Smokin' Aces.

Personal life

Falkow was born on 25 August 1977 in Durban, South Africa. He has one brother, Cokey Falkow, an actor and stand-up comedian.

Career

He has a degree in Design and Publishing and worked as a designer and creative director for media companies, agencies and corporations. Before entering acting, he worked as a professional surfer around the world for decades. Then he settled in Los Angeles and worked as the Art Director for Rogue Magazine in Los Angeles.
In 2001, he made television debut with the serial That '70s Show. In the same year, he made the film debut with Dawn of Our Nation and played the role as a "British soldier". Then he appeared in many films and played supportive roles including; Smokin' Aces, Crazy and The House Bunny. Since 2009, he got the opportunity to appear in many international television serials and films such as Invictus, Law & Order: LA, Free Willy: Escape From Pirate's Cove, Scorpion, Deceived and NCIS.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2001That '70s ShowActorTV series
2001You Too Could Be a Winner!Game Show HostShort film
2001The Brothers GrimBobShort film
2001Dawn of Our NationBritish soldierFilm
2003FastlaneClub GuyTV series
2006Smokin' AcesFreeman HellerFilm
2008CrazyJingle Bell Rock MusicianFilm
2008StruckOffice WorkerShort film
2008The House BunnyKaraoke TrioFilm
2008A Christmas ProposalActorTV movie
2009InvictusStadium AnnouncerFilm
2010Law & Order: LAHenry FranklinTV series
2010MelonJack, ProducerVideo short
2010Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's CoveActorFilm
2011The Online GamerPriestTV series
2011Handsome Sportz KlubGunther, Director, Writer, Producer, EditorTV series
2012StrandedJan WilimseShort film
2013Elegy for a RevolutionaryRadio AnnouncerShort film
2013The Stafford ProjectAntonTV series
2014Glam Tips for Broke Ass ChicksSvenTV series
2015The Time We're inGabrielShort film
2016ScorpionRichardsTV series
2016DeceivedLaz, Writer, Producer, Second unit directorFilm
2016Criminal Minds: Beyond BordersKurt AdamsTV series
2016NCISJim BrunoTV series
2017In Search of FelliniDublonskyFilm
2017Train to ZakopanéSemyon SapirFilm
2018All WrongUber Driver / Fred WilliamsTV series
2019The RookieBruceTV series
2020In Hope of NothingMickey Wilson, WriterShort film
2021Something About HerJimFilm
2022The OrvilleKrill DignitaryTV series
TBDSubversionWriterFilm