Mike Vitar

Mike Vitar: Biography in Details

Who is Mike Vitar?

Mike Vitar is an American former actor who is best known as Benjamin Franklin “Benny the Jet” Rodriguez on ‘The Sandlot’.

Furthermore, he won a Young Artist Award for the Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture for the same film in 1994.

Currently, he is working as a firefighter.

Early Life, Birth Facts, Parents

Mike Vitar was born on December 21, 1978, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

As of 2022, he will be celebrating his 44th birthday. His birth name is Michael Anthony Vitar.

Likewise, his parent’s name is not mentioned. Mike had an older brother, Pablo who was in the Los Angeles Police Department.

Unfortunately, he died due to colon cancer on January 29, 2008. He also has an older sister, Elizabeth. He started acting at the age of 12.

Vitar is of Latin Descent and American Nationality. Moreover, his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Talking about his education, Mike Vitar attended St. Francis High School for his education.

Career, Professional Life

Having started his career with a minor role in the 1991 movie, Diplomatic Immunity later he debuted in the Tv Series Brooklyn Bridge’ in 1991 followed by another movie ‘Sunset Grill’ in 1993.

Mike started acting at the age of 12 when a casting manager spotted him in line for a ride at a school carnival and decided to take him to the movies.

After that, there is no looking backward, and has appeared in more than 8 films to date.

Some of the most notable films he has played include The Sandlot with Tom Guiry, American Sports Comedy Drama film D2: The Mighty Ducks in 1994, and this was followed by movies like NYPD Blue, D3: The Mighty Ducks, and Chicago Hope among others.

In 1997, Mike Vitar retired from acting and decided to pursue his career as a firefighter to save the lives of people.

He has been a firefighter for the Los Angeles Fire Department since 2002.

Salary, Net Worth

There are no details of his salary but he has an estimated net worth of around $300K.

Awards, Nominations

Mike Vitar won a Young Artist Award for the Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture for the film, The Sandlot in 1994.

Rumors, Controversies

This former Hollywood actor focuses on establishing his career.

So, Mike Vitar prefers to stay away from unnecessary incidents that make controversies and rumors.

Body stats, Hair, Eyes

Mike Vitar stands 6 feet and 0 inches tall and his weight is unknown.

He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Social Media Profile

Mike Vitar is active on Instagram. He has over 2.7K followers on Instagram.

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