BIOGRAPHY:

Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan April 23, 1954. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint, and also pursued other hobbies such as gun shooting, for which he even won a competition. Michael began his journalistic career writing for the school newspaper "The Michigan Times," and after dropping out of college briefly worked as editor for "Mother Jones."

He then turned to filmmaking, and to earn the money for the budget of his first film Roger & Me (1989) he ran neighborhood bingo games. The success of this film launched his career as one of America's best-known and most controversial documentarians. He has produced a string of documentary films and TV series predominantly about the same subject: attacks on corrupt politicians and greedy business corporations. He landed his first big hit with Bowling for Columbine (2002) about the bad points of the right to bear arms in America, which earned him an Oscar and a big reputation. He then shook the world with his even bigger hit Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004), making fun of President George W. Bush. This is the highest-grossing documentary of all time. Michael is known for having the guts to give his opinion in public, which not many people are courageous enough to do, and for that is respected by many.

TRIVIA:

Supported 'Ralph Nader (I)' (qv) in the 2000 presidential elections.
After the box office failure of _Canadian Bacon (1995)_ (qv), a very depressed Moore briefly contemplated early retirement. However, famous producer rep 'John Pierson (I)' (qv) and filmmaker 'Kevin Smith (I)' (qv) changed Moore's mind and gave him inspiration during Pierson's "Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes" book tour. Smith could identify with Moore's grief, having just experienced the box office failure of _Mallrats (1995)_ (qv).
Senator 'John McCain (I)' (qv) referred to him as a "disingenuous filmmaker" during his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Moore, who was present at the convention in the press area, stood and waved both arms at the crowd, which started chanting "four more years!" Moore then flashed a sign language L (for "loser") at the crowd and, according to "The Guardian" newspaper, said, "Two more months!"
Briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine.
(May 2004) His movie _Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)_ (qv) was shown at the Cannes Film festival, making it the most sought-after movie there.
Another of his favorite films is also his favorite documentary, _Hearts and Minds (1974)_ (qv).
Early in _Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)_ (qv) a celebrity-filled rally for 'Al Gore (I)' (qv) is shown and Moore (in his narration) refers to 'Ben Affleck' (qv), "Little Stevie" Wonder, and "the guy from _Taxi Driver (1976)_ (qv)," that "guy" being 'Robert De Niro' (qv). This was perhaps a bit of joke because _Taxi Driver (1976)_ (qv) is Moore's favorite film and De Niro is one of the actors Moore respects the most.
Although he owns a VW Beetle, he is now said to travel about by chauffered limo.

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