Mike Sode was born in Illinois to a family of rich cultural heritage, his father being of Italian descent and his mother being of Irish descent. He is the youngest of three siblings, with an older brother and an older sister. His family relocated to Glendale Heights, where he attended elementary school and developed a flair for performance at an early age.
As a young boy, Mike was known for his goofy antics and energetic personality, which earned him a spot in the spotlight. He was active in sports, particularly in pop warner football, and even landed his first job at a local movie theater, the Cascade Drive-In, where he discovered his passion for the big screen.
In high school, Mike made the bold decision to drop wrestling to pursue his true passion for the performing arts. He began acting on stage, and it was during the play "Golden Boy" that he became hooked on acting for life. Throughout the 1990s, Mike honed his stage skills through training with renowned schools such as Second City in Chicago, Columbia College, and the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York.
He also gained valuable experience in improvisational comedy, laying the groundwork for his future success. In the early 2000s, Mike made the bold move to Los Angeles, where he refocused his attention on film acting and began studying with private coaches to adapt to the fast-paced Hollywood environment.
