Mike E. Winfield

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Mike E. Winfield
BornFebruary 23, 1979-1988
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Alma mater California State University (Sacramento)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • Writer
  • Actor
Years active2008–present
Spouse
Kisha Winfield
​
(m. 2002)​
[1]
Children2 (one son and one step-son)
Website mikewinfield.com

Mike E. Winfield (born February 23, 1979-1988 [2] [3] ) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for appearing on season 17 of America's Got Talent, in which he placed 6th and for receiving a golden buzzer on America's Got Talent: All-Stars. [4] [5]

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He has also appeared in various films and TV shows, notably as a recurring character on The Office. [6] Additionally in 2018, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for his guest performance in Conversations in L.A. [7]

Winfield produced one comedy special, Mike E. Winfield: StepMan, that released on Amazon Prime Video in 2019. [8]

Early life

Mike E. Winfield was born on February 23 between 1979 and 1988, in Baltimore, Maryland. He has one younger brother. [9] [10]

Career

2008-2021: Stand-up and acting

After graduating high school Winfield moved to Sacramento, California to live with his dad. While there, he enrolled in the cities California State University (which he later graduated from) and began pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian. [3]

Early in his career he also pursued acting, landing his first role as a recurring character on the TV show The Office. [11] [9] [12] He also appeared in a number of other TV shows and films, including Gary Busey: Pet Judge and Conversations in L.A. [13] [14] In 2018 for his role in Conversations in L.A. he won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series. [7]

His first comedy special Mike E. Winfield: StepMan was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2019. [8]

Winfield later moved to Los Angeles. In 2019 he was splitting his time between there and New York City. [5] [15]

2022-2023: America's Got Talent

In 2022 he appeared on the 17th season of America's Got Talent, placing 6th. A year later he appeared on America's Got Talent: All-Stars, where he received a Golden Buzzer from judge Simon Cowell. [4] [5]

2024-Present: Career expansion Stand-up shows

Since appearing on America's Got Talent, Winfield has stopped acting and now performs stand-up at shows across the country that he headlines. [12] [16] [17]

Personal life

Winfield is married to Kisha Winfield. He and Kisha have one son. Winfield is also the stepfather of Kisha's other son, who he often refers to as "step-man" in many of his stand-up routines. [5] [12] [1] [18]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018 Pimp Science [19]
2019 Satanic Panic Karim
2020BallbusterMike
2021 Fear Street Part Three: 1666 Martin B. Franklin

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008The Bobby Lee ProjectDevonTV Movie
2011 The Office New Warehouse Guy2 episodes [6]
2012 Funny as Hell Himself1 episode
2013Watching the WilsonsAaronTV Movie
2016A Bronx LifeTerrellTV Movie
2017Greatest EverComedian2 episodes
2018 Conversations in L.A. Jeremy1 episode [7]
2019Mike E. Winfield: StepmanHimselfTV Special
2020 Gary Busey: Pet Judge Bailiff [13]
2021Top Secret VideosDon
2021FriendzNickTV Movie
2022 America's Got Talent HimselfSeason 17 [4]
2023 America's Got Talent: All-Stars Himself [5]
2025 Comics Unleashed Himself1 episode [20]

Comedy specials

YearTitleNotesLocationRef.
2017Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo Netflix specialNashville, Tennessee [21]
2019Mike E. Winfield: StepMan Amazon Prime Video specialLos Angeles, California [8]

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryProjectResultRef.
2021 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series Conversations in L.A. Nominated [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kisha Winfield". Submerge Magazine | Music + Art + Lifestyle. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  2. ↑ Studio40 Live (February 20, 2025). Mike E. Winfield's Birthday Weekend! . Retrieved April 12, 2025– via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. 1 2 Freedman, Richard (July 26, 2017). "Mike E. Winfield headlines Marin benefit comedy show". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Comedian Mike E. Winfield returns to host 'AGT' Vegas show. June 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025– via www.fox5vegas.com.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "How Mike E. Winfield's Golden Buzzer Made History on AGT: All-Stars". NBC. January 17, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  6. 1 2 ABC10 (April 27, 2018). Mike E. Winfield dishes on working with John Krasinski . Retrieved May 16, 2025– via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. 1 2 3 4 Confidential, Daytime (March 22, 2018). "2018 Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 Hersko, Tyler (July 22, 2019). "Prime Video's August Releases Include 'Mission Impossible – Fallout' and New Amazon Originals". IndieWire. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "The Ever-Evolving Story of Mike E Winfield". comedywham.com. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ "AGT Comedian Mike E. Winfield Reacts to 'Amazing' Offer from Howie Mandel to Open at His Upcoming Show". People.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Mike E. Winfield dishes on working with John Krasinski". abc10.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  12. 1 2 3 Northwest Missouri State University. "Comedian Mike E. Winfield to perform Nov. 20 at Northwest". Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Gary Busey Becomes Pet Judge in Wild New Animal Courtroom TV Show". People.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Emmy nominated Mike E. Winfield talks 'Conversations in LA'". abc10.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  15. ↑ Haring, Bruce (January 25, 2019). "Mike E. Winfield Tops The 15th StandUp NBC Comedy Competition". Deadline. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ Gasparino, Michael (January 20, 2023). "AGT Finalist Mike E. Winfield Coming to Staller Center March 30" . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  17. ↑ report, Vail Daily staff (May 23, 2025). "Mike E. Winfield to perform at Vail Comedy Festival" . Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  18. ↑ Laugh Factory (August 8, 2022). Mike E. Winfield | Kid With Anger Issues | Laugh Factory Stand Up Comedy . Retrieved April 20, 2025– via YouTube.
  19. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (April 19, 2018). "Lee Daniels Boards Lesbian Love Story 'Pimp' as Producer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  20. ↑ Rosenzweig, Jed (September 17, 2025). "'Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen' Announces Guests for CBS Return". LateNighter. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  21. ↑ Release, Press (June 24, 2017). "Brad Paisley Announces Netflix Comedy Special to Debut August 15 - BRAD PAISLEY'S COMEDY RODEO". The Country Note. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
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