Portrait of Mike Portnoy

Mike Portnoy

Acting

Biography

Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Known for his drumming prowess and technical skill, Portnoy has won 23 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He has co-produced the last six Dream Theater albums with guitarist John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy had been writing a substantial amount of Dream Theater's lyrics. He is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame (at 37 years of age). On September 8, 2010, it was announced that Portnoy had left Dream Theater. Portnoy cited conflicting interests as the reason behind his departure. On February 3, 2011, Portnoy announced that he has started a new project with Symphony X singer Russell Allen and guitarist Mike Orlando. Also he is involved in various projects with Neal Morse.

Born: April 20, 1967

Place of Birth: Long Beach, New York, USA

Filmography

2021
2021
Mike Portnoy - LTE3

as Himself - Drums

2018
Haken - Live at ProgPower USA 2016

as Gong (Guest Appearance)

2014
2011
2011
Dream Theater: Panem et Circensis

as Drums and backing vocals

2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Transatlantic - Live in Europe

as Self - Drums, Backing Vocals

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Dream Theater: Live in Paris 2024

as Bateria, percussão e vocais