Mike Rusnak

Mike started acting in Elementary School and continued through High School, He also played clarinet in Middle and High School Bands. His passion for Music played a much bigger role as he completed High School and He started playing bass, guitar and singing in various musical combos. After graduation, Mike concentrated on his music career, playing Clubs, Concerts and private venues. Finishing several years on the road throughout the US and Canada, Mike settled back down in Central Florida and worked as a DJ, Announcer, Radio and TV Personality, News Director/Reporter and Program Host at various stations. Mike finally found his calling as a School Bus Driver/Trainer for Orange County which allowed him to continue to play his music, but also allowed him the opportunity to Produce Training Videos and do Voice Over work, as well as writing Training Programs. A couple years before his retirement, he had the opportunity to assist the American Automobile Association film their updated Safety Patrol Training Video and helped him realize how much he missed acting. He played the Bus Driver ( imagine that !!! ). He Retired from OCPS in 2018 and started doing extra roles at Full Sail University and wherever he could find jobs. Mike also discovered OIF ( Orlando Independent Filmmakers ), where he found a variety of roles to be played and film competitions. The members are happy to use new talent and all work together to make movies. Mike started working with several acting coaches and instructors and began to expand his Roles. After several years, a Pandemic and many changes, He continues to play a variety of characters for Films, Commercials, Company Training, Music Videos, even the voice of Steven Lowell Gates in The Kyleson Chronicles. Keep an eye out for Mike as the roles continue to change and his status continues to rise