Mike Vogel

American actor **Michael James Vogel**, known as **Mike Vogel**, started his acting career in 2001. He has been in several films and series, notably *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre*, *The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants*, *Grind*, *Poseidon*, *Blue Valentine*, *The Help*, *Bates Motel*, *Cloverfield*, *Under the Dome* and *The Case for Christ*. He headlined the NBC military drama series *The Brave* during its 2017–18 season. Vogel hails from Abington Township, Pennsylvania and is of German descent. He showcased his versatility in acting with a variety of roles which spanned different genres such as horror, romance, comedy and drama. Vogel started his career modeling jeans for Levi Strauss & Company, before receiving a recurring role in *Grounded for Life* between 2001 and 2004. His first film role was a skateboarding-themed film, *Grind*, released in August 2003. Among his well-known roles was in the remake of *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre*, which achieved high box office performance. In 2005, Vogel was featured in four films and this was followed by his role in the disaster film *Poseidon* in 2006. With a rich and vibrant career spanning nearly two decades, Vogel has proven to be a versatile and talented actor who continues to deliver powerful performances in both film and television.