Mike Pfaff's upbringing in Hackensack, New Jersey, a blue-collar working-class area, instilled in him the values of hard work, courage, and toughness from a young age.
Growing up in this environment, Pfaff developed a strong work ethic, which enabled him to compete at an elite level and earn an NCAA Division 1 Track Scholarship to attend Penn State University.
At Penn State, Pfaff graduated as captain of the team and went on to become "Teacher Of The Year" at South Boston High School while earning his Master's degree.
With the blessing of his students, Pfaff left teaching to pursue his dream of becoming an actor in Hollywood.
In just under three years, Pfaff has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He has appeared as a series regular in the cable TV series "Fields of Valor: The Civil War" (2011),alongside Katey Sagal and Charlie Hunnam in "Sons of Anarchy" (2008),with Noah Wyle and Rebecca Romijn in "The Librarians" (2014),as a CIA agent in "Deadliest Warrior", and as Brian, the "friendly" neighbor from across the hall, in "2 Broke Girls" (2011).
Pfaff's diverse background in boxing, sword fighting, Krav Maga, and firearms has enabled him to make any fight look real on screen.
He recently wrapped up starring roles in the action feature "Let It Bleed" (2016) and the action thriller feature "Lazarus Rising" (2015),which won Best Action Feature at the Action On Film Festival and earned Pfaff a nomination for Best Breakout Action Star.
Pfaff performed all his own stunt and fight choreography in both films, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
As a veteran stuntman, Pfaff loves bringing multiple layers of physicality to his work, making him a standout in the entertainment industry.
