Michael Urnikis was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the south
suburbs of Chicagoland. Creative endeavors throughout his entire life
always led him to writing. He has written comic books, novels,
screenplays, and articles. Eventually his creative drive took him to
his biggest love, the silver screen, cinema. His favorite films are
Rocky, Jeremiah Johnson, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Running on
Empty, and Forrest Gump.
Considers Paul Newman the greatest actor of all time.
Enjoys going to the movies much more than staying at home and watching
them on television.
Graduated with a BA in English and Communication at Eureka College
where he filmed several short films and screened them for the
campus.
Has never taken any classes on film.
The only reason Michael Urnikis graduated from Eureka College was
thanks to an internship through the school where he created an
admissions video for the college.