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Mike Manning 
Manning in Stead Park during filming of
The Real World: DC.Born Fort Lauderdale, Florida Occupation activist, environmentalist, actor, model, reality television personality Website www.mikegetsreal.com Michael C. Manning is an American reality television personality, model and LGBT rights activist who first gained fame as a cast member on the MTV series The Real World: D.C.. During his time on the show, episodes in which he was featured focused on his struggle between his being a devout Christian and openly bisexual, and his work for the Human Rights Campaign and the Energy Action Coalition. He has since appeared in numerous TV and film roles.
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Early life
Michael Manning was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[1] and grew up in Thornton, Colorado.[1][2][3][4] He was born to Michael Sr.[5] and Susan Manning, and has a brother named Jonathan and a sister named Alyssa.[6] He was described in his MTV biography as "the typical jock...a star athlete, prom king, popular with all the girls...an all around golden child from a Christian family."[7]
The Real World: DC
Manning's career started in 2009 on The Real World: DC, the twenty-third season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, for which Manning auditioned on a random lark with a friend.[8] At the time of his joining the cast, then-22-year-old[3][9] Manning described himself as "a pile of contradictions", for reasons that included his bisexuality.[10] Having recently came out after several years of questioning his orientation, the revelation caused conflict with some of his loved ones.[11] MTV's bio for him indicated that his time in D.C. would be a turning point for him and the question of whether his family would accept his sexuality.[7] Manning explained in the season premiere that he attended church every Sunday, providing common ground through which he hoped to bond with his castmate and fellow churchgoer, Ashley Lindley.[9] Although he also saw local men during his time in DC,[12] he also pined for Tanner, his ex-boyfriend back home,[13] though he expressed concerned that being gay would preclude his ability to one day get married "under God".[14] Although he is bisexual, he explained that he predominantly saw men during his time in the house because bringing men back home was not something he was previously able to do.[15]
Manning joined the cast with the intention of working as an environmentalist, but unexpectedly became an activist for LGBT rights as well,[7][16] working for the Human Rights Campaign and the Energy Action Coalition.[17][18][19][11] During the course of his work for the Human Rights Campaign, Manning met with openly gay Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado[6] and Congressman James P. Moran of Virginia, and attended the October 10, 2009 HRC dinner at which President Barrack Obama spoke.[5][20]
During The Real World: Washington D.C. Reunion, which premiered on March 31, 2010 following the season finale, Manning indicated that he was studying part time to be a personal trainer, attended Bible study, and had recently acquired a job as a host on a TV show.[15]
Acting career
Manning appeared as Greg, "a metro partier focused on taking shots and meeting girls", in Black Hearts, a web series that he co-produced. He also appeared in eCupid,[21] which premiered at the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.[22]
Personal life
Manning lives in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Awards
On June 11, 2010 Manning was awarded the Courage Award at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center's Annual Pride Cocktail Party at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for his work on behalf of LGBT youth.[22]
Filmography
Television
- The Real World: Washington D.C. (16 episodes, 2009-2010)
- 2010 American Music Awards (2010) as Red Carpet Host
- This Week in Reality TV (1 episode, 2011)
- The A-List: New York (1 episode, 2011)
Film
References
- ^ a b c "About Mike". Mike Gets Real. accessed August 26, 2011.
- ^ "The Real World Washington D.C. Complete Cast". Vevmo. April 29, 2009. http://vevmo.com/f56/the-real-world-washington-d-c-3421/.
- ^ a b Stephanie Green; Elizabeth Glover (July 31, 2009). "GREEN & GLOVER: A night for Julia". The Washington Times. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/31/green-glover-a-night-for-julia/. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
- ^ Zak, Dan (October 29, 2009). "A peek inside the 'Real World' house in Washington, D.C." The Washington Post. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ a b "From D.C., With Love". The Real World: DC. MTV. March 31, 2010. No. 14, season 23.
- ^ a b "Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage". The Real World: DC. MTV. February 17, 2008. No. 8, season 23.
- ^ a b c Biography page for Mike Manning. MTV. accessed August 25, 2011.
- ^ Eng, Joyce (December 30, 2009). "The Real World: DC Will Be "a Little Less Party, a Little Bit More Engaged"", TV Guide. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ a b "Looks Can Be D.C.-ving". The Real World: DC. MTV. December 30, 2009. No. 1, season 23.
- ^ Real World (Washington D.C.): Real World: Washington D.C.: Cast Profiles. MTV. accessed August 26, 2011.
- ^ a b O'Bryan, Will (January 7, 2010). "Coming Out Mike-sexual: Real World's Mike Manning talks about God, government and going both ways". Metro Weekly. http://www.metroweekly.com/feature/?ak=4765. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
- ^ "Bipartisan Loving". The Real World: DC. MTV. January 6, 2010. No. 2, season 23.
- ^ "When Push Comes to Shove". The Real World: DC. MTV. February 3, 2010. No. 6, season 23.
- ^ "Sisterhood and Brotherly Love". The Real World: DC. MTV. March 24, 2010. No. 13, season 23.
- ^ a b The Real World: Washington D.C. Reunion. MTV. March 31, 2010.
- ^ "Christian Chávez tendría romance con Mike C. Manning (Spanish)". Generaccion.com. February 15, 2011.
- ^ (November 27, 2009). "'The Real World DC' releases first look at new series and Mike, its bisexual / gay / questioning cast member". Metro Weekly. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ O'Bryan, Will (January 7, 2010). "Coming Out Mike-sexual: Real World's Mike Manning talks about God, government and going both ways", Metro Weekly. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ (December 31, 2009). "'The Real World: DC' features bisexual housemate", ChicagoPride.com. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ Katherine Skiba and Peter Nicholas. "Gay rights: Obama addresses Human rights Campaign dinner, pledges to end 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'". Chicago Tribune. October 11, 2009
- ^ Williams, Ken. "VIDEOS: FilmOut Q&A with JC Calciano, filmmaker behind "eCupid" and "Is It Just Me?"". San Diego Gay & Lesbian News. August 17, 2011
- ^ a b Woulfe, Neil. "Meet Mike Manning -- Reality TV Star Opens Up About Coming Out". RadarOnline. June 10, 2011
- ^ Alek & Steph (April 25, 2011). "eCupid 'Love On The Download' Movie Trailer'". OHLALA. http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2011/04/watch-ecupid-love-on-the-download-movie-trailer.html. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ eCupid The Movie
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