Mike Portnoy
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Born on April 20, 1967 (58 years old)
From Long Beach, New York, USA
Known for 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.
Cast Credits
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
Liquid Tension Experiment 3
2021
Mike Portnoy: The Absolute Universe
2021
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Neal Morse: The Making of Lifeline
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Self
2021
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The Neal Morse Band: The Making of Innocence & Danger
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Self
2021
Morsefest 2019
as
Self
2021
The Making of the Absolute Universe by Transatlantic
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Self
2021
Mike Portnoy - LTE3
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Himself - Drums
2021
Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe
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Self
2021
- 2020
- 2019
Sons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentary
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Self
2019
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Mike Portnoy: The Great Adventure
2019
Mike Portnoy: Third Degree
2019
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The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg
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Self
2019
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The Neal Morse Band: The Great Adventure Commentary
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Self
2019
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The Neal Morse Band: The Adventure Begins (The Making Of The Great Adventure)
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Self
2019
Sons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony
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Self
2019
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
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Mike Portnoy: Hot Drums
2015
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Mike Portnoy: Metal Drumming
2015
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Neal Morse: The Making of ?
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Self
2015
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Neal Morse: The Sola Scriptura Sessions
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Self
2015
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The Neal Morse Band: The Making of The Grand Experiment
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Self
2015
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The Neal Morse Band: Live in Athens
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Self
2015
Morsefest 2014: Testimony
as
Self
2015
Morsefest 2014: One
as
Self
2015
Flying Colors : Second Flight - Live at The Z7
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Self
2015
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Building the Beast: The Making of Metal Allegiance
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Self
2015
- 2014
Mike Portnoy: Drumming Nature
2014
Mike Portnoy: Kaleidodrums
2014
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Transatlantic: The Making of Kaleidoscope
as
Self
2014
The Neal Morse Band - Live In India
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Self
2014
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Flying Colors: Second Nature Video Anthology
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Self
2014
Transatlantic: KaLIVEoscope
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Self - Drums
2014
Neal Morse: Morsefest - Testimony & One feat. Mike Portnoy Live
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Self
2014
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The Winery Dogs: [2014] Sonisphere Festival
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Himself - Drums
2014
The Winery Dogs - Unleashed in Japan
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Himself - Drums
2014
- 2013
Neal Morse: Live Momentum
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Self
2013
Portnoy Sheehan MacAlpine Sherinian: Live in Tokyo
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Self - Drums
2013
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Mike Portnoy: The Drumming Dog
2013
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Mike Portnoy: Live Momentum
2013
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The Neal Morse Band/The Flower Kings: 19 Days in Europe
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Self
2013
Flying Colors: Live in Europe
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Self - Drums
2013
- 2012
Neal Morse: The Making of Momentum
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Self
2012
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The Making of Flying Colors
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Self
2012
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Mike Portnoy: Testimony 2: Live in Los Angeles
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Himself
2012
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Mike Portnoy - Drumerta
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Himself
2012
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Mike Portnoy - Drumming Colors
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Himself
2012
PSMS Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine & Sherinian: InstruMENTAL Inspirations
2012
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Morse Portnoy George: The Making of Cover 2 Cover
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Self
2012
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Neal Morse: One Under Construction
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Self
2012
- 2011
Transatlantic: More Never Is Enough
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Self
2011
Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City
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Self - Drums
2011
Transatlantic: The Official Bootleg DVD
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Self
2011
Neal Morse: The Making of Testimony Two
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Self
2011
Neal Morse: Testimony Two - Live in Los Angeles
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Self
2011
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Stone Sour: Rock In Rio 2011
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Himself - Drums
2011
Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On
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Himself
2011
Dream Theater: Panem et Circensis
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Drums and backing vocals
2011
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Neal Morse: Testimony 2...For You.
2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Dream Theater: Score - 20th Anniversary World Tour
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Himself - Drums
2006
Transatlantic - Building the Bridge / Live in America
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Self
2006
Amazing Journey: One Night in New York City
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Himself - Drums
2006
Hammer of the Gods: Two Nights in North America
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Himself - Drums
2006
Dream Theater: The Score So Far...
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Himself
2006
Dream Theater: Romavarium
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Self - Drums
2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2001
- 1993
- 2025
- 2024
- 2017
- 2002
- 2000
- 1998
- 1994
Crew Credits
- 2021
- 2019
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004
- 2001