Mike Wargo - Movies, Photos & Biography

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Videos Awards

Mike was born in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of a career soldier and a grocery store clerk. At the age of 10, he was in his first theatrical performance and began shooting films with a Super-8 movie camera he'd received as a birthday gift. Continuing to perform in occasional theatrical productions through college, Mike dabbled in journalism as editor of his college newspaper and majored in political science.

Following in his father's footsteps, he entered military service after college and quickly concluded that it was not to be his lifelong calling. Following a stint in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, Mike began teaching college and eventually settled into a business career that ranged from the banking and hospitality industries to a wide array of entrepreneurial ventures. Though he achieved professional success during a 20+ year career in the business world, Mike found his greatest personal satisfaction came through his involvement in leadership roles of various non-profit organizations.

After helping to found the Hospice Foundation of a regional hospice organization, Center for Hospice Care, Mike found himself being asked to leave the for-profit sector to take over as the organization's chief operating officer. To raise awareness of the foundation's work to support the development of palliative care in Africa, Mike produced his first documentary film which focused on health care workers caring for patients dying deep in the villages of Uganda. The film, entitled Okuyamba, the Lugandan word meaning 'to help,' received recognition in numerous film competitions and festivals and has been screened around the world to raise awareness about the work of hospices working to bring this needed care to the dying throughout Subsaharan Africa.

Hooked on developing films that raise awareness for important causes, Mike now produces targeted videos and documentaries as a means through which to raise awareness of various projects and programs in which the Hospice Foundation is involved. He also serves on the board of directors of PBS-affiliate Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation in South Bend, Indiana which operates the Center for Public Media and WNIT television studios. In addition to his board service, Mike is the creator and a producer of its hit television series, Michiana's Rising Star.

Filmography

Producer

Type

Year

Road to Hope Documentary2016

Michiana's Rising Star TV Series2013

Okuyamba Documentary2012

Writer

Type

Year

Road to Hope Documentary2016

Michiana's Rising Star TV Series2013

Director

Road to Hope Documentary2016

Okuyamba Documentary2012

Featured Celebrity Photos

See All

Samara Weaving at D23: Highlights from Disney's Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim, 2026

Hailee Steinfeld Shines at D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, August 2026

Anastasia Karanikolaou and Alix Earle Celebrate ST4RIN0 + RICH’s Birthday in Ibiza

Lizzy Greene Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Barbara Palvin Showcases NYD Jeans Collection August 2026

Kaia Gerber Enjoys Dinner Out in Los Angeles

Kara Del Toro Enjoys Night Out at Craig's in West Hollywood

Sadie Sink Shines at D23 Disney Fan Event in Anaheim

Kristen Bell Shines at D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, August 2026

Hayley Atwell at D23 Expo 2026 in Anaheim, CA

Auli'i Cravalho Shines at Disney Princess The Ultimate Concert Celebration in Anaheim

Miku Martineau Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Sofia Wylie Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Lauren Donzis Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Charlotte Lawrence Shines at MAC Lustreglass Event in Los Angeles

Madelyn Cline Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant Los Angeles

Katheryn Winnick at the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles

Dua Lipa Spotted Departing JFK International Airport in New York

Taya Miller Shines at DC Studios' Lanterns Premiere at Paramount Theatre Los Angeles

Madison Bailey Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant Los Angeles

Livvy Dunne Enjoys a Beach Day at Key Biscayne, Florida

Isla Fisher Joins Suzanne Todd and Jane Buckingham for Game Night in Beverly Hills

Frankie Essex Performs Live on Stage at Cadogan Hall, London

Chiara Ferragni Enjoys a Beach Day in Ibiza

Stassie Karanikolaou Enjoys a Stylish Boat Day in Sardinia

Jessica Alba Enjoys Night Out at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles

Katseye Makes a Memorable Appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in NYC

Isla Fisher Attends SiriusXM's "Smith Sisters Live" Event in Los Angeles

Dakota Fanning Shines in Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Ora Duplass Shines at "Camp Rock 3" World Premiere in Burbank