Who is Mike Polk?
Mike Polk Jr. is an American comedian, actor, TV commentator, and newspaper columnist recognized for his sketch comedy and viral content. Hailing from Warren, Ohio, he studied communications and psychology at Kent State University. Polk is the creator of the YouTube series “Runaway Box / Man in the Box” and has made appearances on HBO, Cinemax, and TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” He is well-known for “The Factory of Sadness” and the “Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video” series. Additionally, Polk writes for The Plain Dealer and contributes to Cleveland’s WKYC Channel 3.
Mike Polk’s age and birthday
Polk Jr. was born on August 29, 1977, in Warren, Ohio, and his zodiac sign is Virgo.
Mike Polk height and weight
Polk Jr. stands about 6 feet (183 cm) tall and weighs around 180 pounds (82 kg). He has a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes.
Mike Polk educational background
Polk Jr. graduated from Kent State University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology.
Mike Polk spouse and children
Unfortunately, Polk has not yet disclosed details of his marital status. We will update you once we have this data.
Mike Polk parents and siblings
Polk Jr., the American comedian and actor, is the son of Mike Polk Sr., who has played a significant role in shaping his life.
Mike Polk career
Mike Polk Jr. was born in Warren, Ohio, and grew up in Newton Falls, Ohio. He attended Kent State University, where he earned a degree in communications and psychology in 2002.
Polk is widely recognized for his sketch comedy and viral videos. He is the creator of the YouTube series “Runaway Box / Man in the Box” and has produced several popular videos, including “One Semester of Spanish – Love Song,” “Ooh Girl! – An Honest R&B Song,” “The Great Office War,” and “The Factory of Sadness.” His “Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video” series gained considerable attention and was featured in Michael Moore’s documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story.”
In television and media, Polk has made appearances on HBO, Cinemax, and TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” He contributed weekly to “The Rizzo Show” and offered comedic commentary on Cleveland Browns games with his segment “Browns Hangover.” He has collaborated with Funny or Die and is a member of the comedy troupe Last Call Cleveland. Additionally, Polk began writing columns on pop culture and humor for the Plain Dealer in 2016 and joined Cleveland’s NBC affiliate WKYC channel 3 as a feature reporter and contributor in 2019. He was named one of Cleveland Magazine’s Most Interesting People of 2010 and has received multiple Lower Great Lakes Emmy Awards.
Mike Polk’s net worth
He has a net worth of $1 million.