Michael Moore

  • Name: Michael Moore
  • Date of Birth: April 23, 1954
  • Place of Birth: Flint, Michigan, USA
Mini-bio: Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan April 23 1954. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint, but also pursued other hobbies such as Gun shooting, for which he even won a competi...( read more)tion. Michael started working as an editor for the journal of the University he attended at the beginning to his journalism career. He then turned to filmmaking, and to earn the money for the budget of his first film Roger & Me (1989) he ran neighborhood bingo games. He eventually got himself into leading a string of documentaries and TV series all predominantly around the same subject; attacks on politicians and business corporations, getting his opinion around and about. He landed his first big hit with Bowling for Columbine (2002) about the bad points of the freedom of weapon holding in America, which earned him an Oscar and a big reputation. He then shook the world with his even bigger hit Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) - making fun of President George W. Bush. Michael is known for having the guts to give his opinion in public, which not many people are courageous enough to do, and for that he is NOT respected by many.
Spouse: Kathleen Glynn (1991 - present) 1 child
Trade Mark: Famous for his provocative populist documentaries that are unapologetic attacks on callous business corporations, opportunistic right wing politicians and other social wrongs. Usually wears a baseball cap and glasses.
Often mentions or shows his hometown of Flint, Michigan in his films.
He HUMILIATED a sick man - Charleton Heston at his home who had Alzheimer's disease. Michael Moore is disgraceful and lacks class.
Was arrested during filming of the video "Sleep Now In The Fire" by Rage Against the Machine, protesting Wall Street and the investment of American money overseas (i.e. in hostile and Communist countries). The filming also shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day when band members tried to enter the floor uninvited.
His favourite films are Smultronstället (1957) and Taxi Driver (1976).
It was announced on March 13, 2002 his book "Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation", had reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list.
Briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine.
Raised money for the production of his first film, Roger & Me (1989), by running neighborhood bingo games in his house.
Is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association. Moore told Tim Russert that he joined so as to be elected its president and then dismantle the organization.
On the day after his infamous "Oscar Backlash", where he attacked both George W. Bush and the Iraq war, attendance for his movie Bowling for Columbine (2002) went up 110%. The following weekend, the box office for the film was up 73%.
Throughout his film Bowling for Columbine (2002) Moore proudly sports a Michigan State University baseball hat.
Has a daughter, Natalie.
Lives in New York City.
Elected to Davison, Michigan board of education at age 18; this is described and elaborated upon in chapter 5 "Idiot Nation" in his book "Stupid White Men."
His movie Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) was shown at the Cannes Film festival, making it the most sought-after movie there. [May 2004]
Attended the University of Michigan-Flint in the 1970s.
Supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential elections.
Although he owns a VW Beetle, he is now said to travel about by chauffered limo.
Early in Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) a celebrity-filled rally for Al Gore is shown and Moore (in his narration) refers to Ben Affleck, "Little Stevie" Wonder, and "the guy from Taxi Driver (1976)," that "guy" being Robert De Niro. This was perhaps a bit of joke because Taxi Driver (1976) is Moore's favorite film and De Niro is one of the actors Moore respects the most.
Senator John McCain referred to him as a "disingenuous filmmaker" during his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Moore, who was present at the convention in the press area, stood and waved both arms at the crowd, which started chanting "four more years!" Moore then flashed a sign language L (for "loser") at the crowd and, according to "The Guardian" newspaper, said, "Two more months!"
While the press tried to pit Moore and his Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) against Mel Gibson and his The Passion of the Christ (2004) against each other as the representation of "blue" and "red" states in the election year of 2004, the two men get along well personally and find their opposition to be an invention of the press. Actually Moore, a practicing Catholic, loved "Passion" and saw it many times and Gibson, who opposed the invasion of Iraq despite his conservative reputation, greatly enjoyed "Fahrenheit."
Another of his favorite films is also his favorite documentary, Hearts and Minds (1974).
After the box office failure of Canadian Bacon (1995), a very depressed Moore briefly contemplated early retirement. However, famous producer rep John Pierson and filmmaker Kevin Smith changed Moore's mind and gave him inspiration during Pierson's "Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes" book tour. Smith could identify with Moore's grief, having just experienced the box office failure of Mallrats (1995).
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Replace this image with an actor photoMichael Moore mini-bio: Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan April 23 1954. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint, but also pursued other hobbies such as Gun shooting, for which he even won a competition. Michael started working as an editor for the journal of the University he attended at the beginning to his journalism career. He then turned to filmmaking, and to earn the money for the budget of his first film Roger & Me (1989) he ran neighborhood bingo games. He eventually got himself into leading a string of documentaries and TV series all predominantly around the same subject; attacks on politicians and business corporations, getting his opinion around and about. He landed his first big hit with Bowling for Columbine (2002) about the bad points of the freedom of weapon holding in America, which earned him an Oscar and a big reputation. He then shook the world with his even bigger hit Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) - making fun of President George W. Bush. Michael is known for having the guts to give his opinion in public, which not many people are courageous enough to do, and for that he is NOT respected by many.
Spouse: Kathleen Glynn (1991 - present) 1 child
Trade Mark: Famous for his provocative populist documentaries that are unapologetic attacks on callous business corporations, opportunistic right wing politicians and other social wrongs. Usually wears a baseball cap and glasses.
Often mentions or shows his hometown of Flint, Michigan in his films.
He HUMILIATED a sick man - Charleton Heston at his home who had Alzheimer's disease. Michael Moore is disgraceful and lacks class.
Was arrested during filming of the video "Sleep Now In The Fire" by Rage Against the Machine, protesting Wall Street and the investment of American money overseas (i.e. in hostile and Communist countries). The filming also shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day when band members tried to enter the floor uninvited.
His favourite films are Smultronstället (1957) and Taxi Driver (1976).
It was announced on March 13, 2002 his book "Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation", had reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list.
Briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine.
Raised money for the production of his first film, Roger & Me (1989), by running neighborhood bingo games in his house.
Is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association. Moore told Tim Russert that he joined so as to be elected its president and then dismantle the organization.
On the day after his infamous "Oscar Backlash", where he attacked both George W. Bush and the Iraq war, attendance for his movie Bowling for Columbine (2002) went up 110%. The following weekend, the box office for the film was up 73%.
Throughout his film Bowling for Columbine (2002) Moore proudly sports a Michigan State University baseball hat.
Has a daughter, Natalie.
Lives in New York City.
Elected to Davison, Michigan board of education at age 18; this is described and elaborated upon in chapter 5 "Idiot Nation" in his book "Stupid White Men."
His movie Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) was shown at the Cannes Film festival, making it the most sought-after movie there. [May 2004]
Attended the University of Michigan-Flint in the 1970s.
Supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential elections.
Although he owns a VW Beetle, he is now said to travel about by chauffered limo.
Early in Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) a celebrity-filled rally for Al Gore is shown and Moore (in his narration) refers to Ben Affleck, "Little Stevie" Wonder, and "the guy from Taxi Driver (1976)," that "guy" being Robert De Niro. This was perhaps a bit of joke because Taxi Driver (1976) is Moore's favorite film and De Niro is one of the actors Moore respects the most.
Senator John McCain referred to him as a "disingenuous filmmaker" during his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Moore, who was present at the convention in the press area, stood and waved both arms at the crowd, which started chanting "four more years!" Moore then flashed a sign language L (for "loser") at the crowd and, according to "The Guardian" newspaper, said, "Two more months!"
While the press tried to pit Moore and his Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) against Mel Gibson and his The Passion of the Christ (2004) against each other as the representation of "blue" and "red" states in the election year of 2004, the two men get along well personally and find their opposition to be an invention of the press. Actually Moore, a practicing Catholic, loved "Passion" and saw it many times and Gibson, who opposed the invasion of Iraq despite his conservative reputation, greatly enjoyed "Fahrenheit."
Another of his favorite films is also his favorite documentary, Hearts and Minds (1974).
After the box office failure of Canadian Bacon (1995), a very depressed Moore briefly contemplated early retirement. However, famous producer rep John Pierson and filmmaker Kevin Smith changed Moore's mind and gave him inspiration during Pierson's "Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes" book tour. Smith could identify with Moore's grief, having just experienced the box office failure of Mallrats (1995).

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    Get as many people to make these 3 phone calls.



    Call GOP contributor and war contractor General Electric
    Corporation at 800 386 1215 or 203 373 2211 and tell the
    person who answers, that you want the GE CEO Jeffrey
    Immelt to get Bush to end the war in Iraq and then Bush
    resign with Cheney and until that happens you will not buy
    any GE products and that you will tell your friends about
    this.



    Call GOP contributor Rite Aid Corporation at 800-325-3737
    and tell the person to get the CEO to get the congress to
    enact HR 676 Single payer universal health care and repeal
    Medicare Part D and place the drug benefit in Medicare
    Part B covering 80% of drugs with no extra premiums, no
    extra deductibles, no means tests, no coverage gaps, and
    remove the means test for Medicare Part B and until that
    happens, you won't buy ANYTHING from Rite Aid
    Pharmacies and that you will tell your friends about this.



    Call GOP contributor Wendy's restaurants at 614 764-3553
    and Tell the person in public relations that you want their
    CEO to get the congress to help enact a $10/HR MIN.
    WAGE into law and until this happens you will not go to a
    Wendy's Restaurant and that you will tell your friends
    about this.




    I set up a progressives forum for progressives and liberals
    only. Get as many progressives and liberals to join as you
    can.


    http://progressives.aceboard.com


    I do not seek donations. You can use the board for free.
    posted 556 days ago
  • tasteslikepurple
    tasteslikepurple
    WHAT AN ASS!! he could just kill the president with all of his fat folds and extra asses to shit out more lies. he is so DAMN FAT i want to punch him.
    posted 648 days ago
  • EyeoftheAges
    EyeoftheAges
    Such a douche...
    posted 717 days ago
  • homeslice2beat
    homeslice2beat
    Leader of mindless, sihtheads!
    posted 741 days ago
  • InkTaster
    InkTaster
    props on Bowling 4 Columbine
    posted 794 days ago
  • golfer9292
    golfer9292
    we all know you were born in Flint Michigan Asshole
    posted 815 days ago
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