Mike Manning Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Michael Christopher Manning, better known as Mike Manning, is an American actor, producer, writer, former reality television personality, and activist known for his versatile work across film, television, and digital drama.

He first gained widespread attention as a cast member on MTV’s The Real World: D.C. in 2009, where he publicly came out as bisexual, before transitioning into scripted roles in Disney Channel’s Cloud 9 and soaps like Days of Our Lives and Beyond the Gates.

A two-time Daytime Emmy winner for his producing and acting work on The Bay, he is recognized for his advocacy in LGBTQ+ issues and youth homelessness alongside his consistent presence in independent films and mainstream television.

Mike Manning
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Michael Christopher Manning
Stage Name:	Mike Manning
Born:	12 April 1987 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Michael Manning Sr., Susan Manning
Siblings:	Jonathan Manning, Alyssa Manning
Spouse:	Nicholas Tocco (m. 2017)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Writer, Activist
Net Worth:	$1,000,000

Early Life and Education

Mike Manning, born on 12 April 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, grew up primarily between Florida and Colorado (notably Thornton). His parents are Michael Manning Sr. and Susan Manning, with siblings Jonathan and Alyssa Manning.

He participated in children’s theater and high school productions such as Oliver!, And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, and The Secret Garden. He attended college briefly studying business (including online classes and an internship at Disney World) before pursuing acting professionally, with additional training in Meisner technique, Groundlings, scene study, and comedy. He is of Caucasian ethnicity, and was raised in a Christian family.

Career

Mike Manning began his career in reality television with his appearance on MTV’s The Real World: D.C. in 2009, where his personal journey brought early visibility. He transitioned into acting with guest roles and built momentum through Disney Channel’s Cloud 9 (2014) as Nick Swift, alongside appearances in Hawaii Five-0, Teen Wolf, and independent films, establishing himself as a reliable performer in both mainstream and genre projects.

He achieved major recognition as an actor and producer on the web series The Bay, where his work as Caleb McKinnon earned a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performance, and the series won for Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama.

Additional highlights include recurring roles on Days of Our Lives as Charlie Dale, This Is Us as The Manny, and producing the documentary Kidnapped for Christ. He has balanced acting in films like The Way Out (also executive producer), The Engagement Dress, and The Dirty South with ongoing television work.

Mike Manning‘s later work includes a prominent series regular role as Bradley “Smitty” Smith on the CBS daytime drama Beyond the Gates (2025–), alongside continued film and producing projects. His contributions have left a notable impact through authentic representation, Emmy-winning production, and activism, influencing both entertainment and social causes in meaningful ways.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mike_manning_
• Facebook Handle: @mikemanning01
• Twitter Handle: @mike_manning_

Personal Life

Mike Manning married his husband Nicholas Tocco in October 2017; the couple maintains a private life together in Los Angeles while supporting each other’s careers. He has no children.

He enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, wakeboarding, and surfing and remains actively involved in causes including youth homelessness.

Filmography

• Cloud 9 (2014)
• The Way Out (2022)
• The Engagement Dress (2023)
• Prescience (2019)
• The Dirty South (2023)
• Lost in America (2020)
• Slapface (2021)
• M.F.A. (2017)
• Kidnapped for Christ (2014, producer)

Net Worth

Mike Manning has an estimated net worth of around $1,000,000 accumulated primarily through his acting and producing career spanning reality television, network and daytime soaps, independent films, and digital series. Primary income sources include roles in projects like Cloud 9, Beyond the Gates, The Bay (where he also produced), and various films, supplemented by producing credits on documentaries and web content, endorsements, and activism-related work.