Mike Williamson

Location

Upstate Virginia

School

College Of William And Mary

Expertise

Film Noir, Police Procedurals, Sketch And Improv Comedy

He has previously written for The Pillory, a comedy magazine at William & Mary.
His short film "Justice Behooves" won the Audience Award for Best Film at the William & Mary 24-Hour Film Festival in 2020.
Michael has been performing improv comedy for almost a decade and currently plays with the Washington Improv Theater in D.C.

Experience

Michael has pursued his passion for writing since publishing his first acrostic poem on his parent's fridge. An avid hiker and lifelong television viewer, Michael splits his time between the couch and the woods. Writing for Looper is his first professional writing job.

Education

Michael has a degree in English from the College of William & Mary. During his time there, he wrote his senior thesis on depictions of masculinity in 1950s film noir and took classes in film and media theory and screenwriting.

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Stories By Mike Williamson

Television

Television By Mike Williamson

Every Cop In True Detective Ranked

Let's rank every cop that has appeared in "True Detective" Seasons 1-3.
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TV Dramas

TV Dramas By Mike Williamson

Where You've Seen The Cast Of Perry Mason Before

As the 1930s mystery-drama contains a cast of TV all-stars, you've probably seen most of the actors from HBO's Perry Mason before somewhere.
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Television

Television By Mike Williamson

Whatever Happened To The Cast Of Frasier?

Despite being off the air for almost 20 years, and a reboot officially on the way, the cast of "Frasier" has still been very busy. Here's what they're up to.
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TV Dramas

TV Dramas By Mike Williamson

Every Scheme From Better Call Saul, Ranked By Level Of Chicanery

Jimmy McGill is a skilled lawyer who has never let honesty bog him down. Here's every great Bob Odenkirk scheme from "Better Call Saul," ranked.
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Sitcoms

Sitcoms By Mike Williamson

Where You've Seen The Cast Of 2023's Night Court Before

"Night Court" is back on NBC with a (mostly) new cast. If the actors look familiar, here's where you may have seen them in action before.
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Cartoon Shows

Cartoon Shows By Mike Williamson

South Park Cameos You Forgot Ever Existed

Here's a list of the 15 best celebrity cameos you probably forgot existed.
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Exclusives

Exclusives By Mike Williamson

The 12 Best I Think You Should Leave Sketches, Ranked

Here are the top 12 "I Think You Should Leave Sketches" thus far.
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Exclusives

Exclusives By Mike Williamson

Saul Goodman's Best Suits In Better Call Saul, Ranked

Here are Saul Goodman's best fits from "Better Call Saul," ranked by snazziness.
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Exclusives

Exclusives By Mike Williamson

The 10 Best Hoodies Worn By Jesse Pinkman In Breaking Bad Ranked

Jesse Pinkman wears a lot of hoodies over the course of Breaking Bad, to the point that they become his signature. These are the best hoodies in his closet.
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Streaming

Streaming By Mike Williamson

Where You've Seen The Cast Of Hulu's Tell Me Lies Before

Find out where you've seen the cast of "Tell Me Lies" before and the surprising connections between some of the cast members.
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Television

Television By Mike Williamson

What The Cast Of Mom Is Doing Now

Find out what the cast of Mom has been up to since the end of this beloved sitcom.
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Television

Television By Mike Williamson

Confusing Moments In The Terminal List Explained

Deep dive into the most confusing moments of Season 1 of "The Terminal List" to better understand what was going on.
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Television

Television By Mike Williamson

The CSI: Vegas Character You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Let's perform a few deductions of our own and figure out which "CSI: Vegas" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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