Mike Sorrentino, also known as Mike the Situation, is a well-known American television personality, actor, and producer. He gained popularity through his appearance in the MTV reality show Jersey Shore, which he was a part of for six seasons spanning from 2009 to 2012.
Mike Sorrentino Bio Summary
Full name: Michael Paul Sorrentino
Nickname: The Situation, Big Daddy Sitch
Gender: Male
Date of birth: July 4, 1982
Age: 42 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Place of birth: New Brighton, Staten Island, New York, United States
Current residence: Monmouth County, New Jersey, US
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White (Polish-Italian-American)
Religion: Catholic
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight: 68 kg (149 cm)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Hazel
High school: Manalapan High School
University: Brookdale Community College, Kean University, Monmouth University
Father: Frank Sorrentino
Mother: Linda Sorrentino
Siblings: 3
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Lauren Pesce
Children: 1
Profession: Television personality, actor, producer
Early Life & Education
Michael Sorrentino, also known as Michael Paul Sorrentino, was born on July 4th, 1982, and is currently 42 (as of 2024). His birthplace was Staten Island, New York, in the United States.
Growing up in a well-established family in Manalapan, New Jersey, Sorrentino has been a television personality since his early years, making a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
He went to Manalapan High School and received his high school diploma in 1999. Afterward, he continued his education at Brookdale Community College, Kean University, and Monmouth University.
Career
After completing his studies, Mike Sorrentino‘s first job was as a mortgage broker. However, before finding success in the entertainment industry, he held five different jobs, such as assistant manager at a fitness center, model, and waiter.
Later, in 2004, he took on the role of an exotic dancer. Five years later, TMZ magazine published pictures of the celebrity at a bachelorette celebration. He was a part of the ‘All American Male’ team of exotic dancers, which was active in both New York and New Jersey.
In 2009, 27-year-old Mike Sorrentino joined the cast of Jersey Shore, a reality TV show on MTV that documented the lives of 8 housemates living in various vacation homes. This opportunity opened doors for Mike, leading him to appear in additional reality shows, movies, and TV series.
After appearing on the show, Mike Sorrentino has been invited as a guest on various talk and reality programs, such as The Wendy Williams Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars, Worst Cooks in America, and Dancing with the Stars.
Mike Sorrentino has openly discussed his struggle with prescription pain medication addiction. In 2012, he voluntarily entered a rehabilitation program. Since late 2015, he has maintained his sobriety and actively supports those fighting addiction. His mantra is ‘The recovery is always more powerful than the Relapse’.
Personal Life
On November 1, 2018, the Jersey Shore alum tied the knot with Lauren, shortly before beginning his prison sentence for tax fraud. A year after being released, they shared the news of their pregnancy and welcomed their first child, Romeo Reign, in May 2021. Two years later, in January 2023, their second child, Mia Bella Elizabeth, was born.
Mike and Lauren announced on Instagram that they will be welcoming their third child, a baby girl, in March 2024. The couple, who shared the news in September 2023, introduced their daughter, Luna Lucia Sorrentino, six months after her birth in March 2024.
Net Worth
Over the years, Mike Sorrentino’s net worth has declined. While working on Jersey Shore, he received a salary of $150,000 per episode, and his total net worth was believed to be $10 million. However, his net worth has decreased to $5 million due to unwise investments and failure to pay taxes.
