Michael Stein

Michael Stein (born 6 January 1967) is an American entrepreneur, actor, entertainer, stand-up comedian, and filmmaker. Stein is the founder of Stein Media Inc., and Abadak Inc. Stein Media Inc. is an independent production company that deals in multiple genres, such as television commercials, events, and films. Abadak Inc. is a Tarp selling company that is also actively involved in charity work. 
Stein is best known for his work in Rituals and Resolutions, The Dirk Diggler Story, Boogie Nights, Love Hollywood Style, and others. Stein is recognized for his entrepreneurial and creative skills and has worked with several top artists such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway, Peter Guber, John Peters, Andy Dick, Coolio, and Stephen Tobolowsky. Stein’s award-winning production - Rituals and Resolutions, was even acquired by HBO and distributed internationally. 
==Early life and education==
Stein was born on 6 January 1967. His grandmother was a refugee who escaped the Russian concentration camps. Stein’s father resided in New York as a homeless person, who eventually became a millionaire, but lost his fortune again after spending his money on a lavish lifestyle. 
Stein as a kid suffered from several immunity issues due to premature birth. He was even diagnosed with dyslexia. When he was eight years old, Stein enrolled at UCLA’s Fernald Child Study Center for behavior disorders. Within a year, Stein overcame his stutter and showed exemplary progress, and returned to a regular school. When Stein was 16 years old, he became a fitness trainer. This was a result of him being highly inspired by the film Rocky. During his senior year at High School, Stein became the founder and president of The Centaurs, a renowned social group. 
Stein never completed his college education but took courses at community college in Psychology, Business, and Acting. 
==Career==
Soon after he graduated from high school, Stein started his entrepreneurial journey. He initially founded a Tool Company that wasn’t a success but gave him the necessary experience to succeed as a future entrepreneur. 
When Stein was 19 years old, he began stand-up comedy and started performing at several local venues such as Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and L.A. Cabaret. A year later, he got involved in the nightclub business and became the leading Los Angeles nightclub promoter for the Young Hollywood Scene at his club Off The Wall. 
Stein began his acting career when he was 21 years old. He Played the original Dirk Diggler in Paul Thomas Anderson's The Dirk Diggler Story (1988), which turned into Boogie Nights 9 years later starring Mark Wahlberg as Diggler. Also, in Boogie Nights (1997), Michael has a memorable cameo as a reluctant customer Don Cheadle tries selling a "Hi Fi" stereo to. 
A year later, Stein produced one of the largest movie promotion events ever at that point for the 1989 movie “Batman”, where he worked closely with Guber Peters Productions, Warner Bros., and Rob Friedman.
When Stein was 25 years old, he quit his nightclub promotion business to focus full time on acting and filmmaking. He began working as a production assistant on feature films, commercials, and music videos.
Stein’s live action short film “Rituals and Resolutions” became a highly acclaimed and won several festival awards, including the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen and The Palm Springs Int. Film Fest. The film was then acquired and distributed by HBO Films.
When Stein was 33 years old, he founded Abadak Inc., a company known for selling tarps. Within a year, his firm generated over half a million dollars. Three years later, Stein organized Tarp-Aid, a charity event where he donated thousands of tarps to the homeless.
Stein wrote, directed, produced and acting in his feature film “Love Hollywood Style” starred Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway, Andy Dick, Coolio, and Stephen Tobolowsky. (2006) 
==Filmography==
S.No. 	Year	Title 	Role 	Credit
1 	1988	The Dirk Diggler Story 	Dirk Diggler 	Actor
2 	1993	Generation of Sound (Documentary)	 	
Director, Writer, Producer	 	 	 	
3 	1997	Boogie Nights 	Stereo Customer 	Actor
4 	1999	Rituals and Resolutions (Short) 	Michael A. Stein	Director, Writer, Producer
5 	2006	Love Hollywood Style 	 	
Director, Writer, Producer	 	 	 	
6 	2006	Love Hollywood Style 	Milton Sperling 	Actor
7 	2011	American Interlude (Short) 	Jack 	Actor
==Awards==
Stein received the Best Director Award at the San Fernando Valley Film Festival. 
==Personal life==
Stein is married to Miriam Stein and they have two daughters named Sophia and Alina. 
== In the media ==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official Website
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Category:American entrepreneurs
Category:American actors
Category:American entertainers
Category:American filmmakers
Category:American comedians