Biography :

  Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Mike came to the US at the age of five. He grew up in Miami, FL and studied at Florida State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre. He has worked as a professional actor on Stage, TV and Film in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico to name a few. He's also been cast in over 150 national, regional and international commercials and dozens of Theatrical Plays around the country.


Mike Benitez believes that every time he steps on a set as an actor it’s a dream come true and a blessing from God.

    Mike Benitez has worked on several great projects recently. He worked alongside Judd Hirsch, Carol Kane and Sean Astin on the award winning Indie film, iMordecai . 2023 brought about the premiere of Disney’s Haunted Mansion where Mike played the Iconic Role of Gus, a Hitchhiking Ghost. Disney+ is also showing another film that Mike is on called The Slumber Party and he plays the role of The Onion King. You can also catch him on his appearance on ABC’s The Wonder Years. Mike will appear in Sony’s Harold and the Purple Crayon film this Summer and an independent film called Omni Loop with the award winning director, and talented, Bernardo Britto. Omni Loop will premiere this year at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX.

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