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Mike Royce Biography

Birth Name:Mike Royce

Birth Place:Syracuse, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for New Series for "Men of a Certain Age" in 2011
  • Graduated from the Ithaca College film school in 1986
  • His first job after spending years as a warm-up comedian was as a writer for MTV
  • Worked as a stand-up comedian in New York for 11 years before going to work in television
  • Best known as the writer and producer of "Men of a Certain Age," "Everybody Loves Raymond," and "Lucky Louie․"
  • Directed one episode of "Men of a Certain Age," titled "Can't Let That Slide," in 2011

Awards

  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
  • 2020Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated