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Mike Portnoy Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Wiki

Mike Portnoy Net Worth 2020
Celebrated Name/Nick Name: Mike Portnoy
Real Name/Birth Name: Michael Stephen Portnoy
Gender: Male
Age: 56 years old
Birth Date/Birthday: 20 April 1967
Birth Place: Long Beach, New York, United States
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Height/How Tall: 1.78 m
Weight: 68 kg
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse (Name): Marlene Portnoy (m. 1994)
Children: Yes (Melody Ruthandrea, Max John)
Dating/Girlfriend
(Name):
N/A
Is Mike Portnoy Gay? (Name of Partner): No
Does he have tattoos?: No
Smoking: No
Drinking: Yes
Profession: American musician and songwriter
Net Worth in 2024: $10 million
Last Updated: March 2024

Mike Portnoy is a drummer, backing vocalist, and songwriter in the United States. Mike is best known to be the co-founder and a former drummer of rock band ‘Dream Theater’. He is popular for his technical drum skills. Besides working with ‘Dream Theater,’ Portnoy has done many tribute bands and several side projects too.

Perhaps you know a thing or two about Mike Portnoy, however, how well do you know about him? For instance, how old is he? How about his height and weight, moreover his net worth? In another case, Mike Portnoy might be a stranger, fortunately for you we have compiled all you need to know about Mike Portnoy’s biography-wiki, his personal life, today’s net worth as of 2024, his age, height, weight, career, professional life, and more facts. Well, if your all set, here is what I know.

Early Life & Biography

Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy

Michael Stephen Portnoy took birth on 20th April 1967 in Long Beach, New York. His father’s name is Howard Portnoy. He was a DJ at a local radio station. Later, Mike along with his father shifted to Carmel-by-the-Sea in California. His father got an offer to work at ‘KRML’ radio station there. His mother passed away in a plane crash on 16th November 1984 when she was with her boyfriend. During this time his interest in music started to grow.

Mike had full access to his father’s LP collection. He used to listen to ‘Rush,’ ‘Led Zeppelin,’ ‘Queen,’ ‘The Beatles’, etc. During his high school time, he got an opportunity to play in two local bands, and they released independent albums too. Mike achieved a scholarship in ‘Berklee College of Music.’ Mike is of Jewish ancestry.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Mike Portnoy’s age is 56 years old as of today’s date 28th March 2024 having been born on 20 April 1967. Though, he is 1.78 m tall, he weighs about 68 kg.

Personal Life: Affair, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Mike Portnoy got hitched to an all-female thrash metal band ‘Meanstreak’ guitarist Marlene in 1994. The couple has a son named Max John and a daughter named Melody Ruthandrea. The family is currently living in the Upper Saucon Township in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Mike’s son Max is also fond of music. Max is now a drummer in a band named ‘Tallah.’

Career, Awards & Nominations

Mike Portnoy met bassist John Myung and guitarist John Petrucci while attending ‘Berklee College of Music’ in Boston. The trio formed the band ‘Dream Theater’ in 1985. On the other side, Mike involved with the band ‘Avenged Sevenfold.’ During the production of their 5th album ‘Nightmare,’ drummer Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan passed away. Mike left ‘Avenged Sevenfold’ in 2010. On 8th September 2010, he resigned from the band ‘Dream Theater’.

After this, Mike has announced about his new musical projects ‘Adrenaline Mob’ and ‘Flying Colors.’ He collaborated with other musicians for these projects. Portnoy has formed a progressive metal band ‘Sons of Apollo’ along with Billy Sheehan, Jeff Scott Soto, Derek and Ron in 2017. Mike has achieved thirty awards from ‘Modern Drummer Magazine.’ When Mike was only 37, he was added into the ‘Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.’

Mike Portnoy’s Net Worth & Salary in 2024

Mike Portnoy Net Worth 2020Mike Portnoy is the 2nd youngest to be added into the ‘Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.’ Besides being the co-founder of ‘Dream Theater,’ he has helped to form many bands. He had done several musical tours throughout in his musical career. He has co-produced six albums with ‘Dream Theater.’ Mike Portnoy’s estimated net worth is $10 million as of 2024.

Mike Portnoy has achieved a lot from the music industry. He has won numerous awards for his spectacular drumming skills. He is a self-taught drummer. Mike has made some instructional videos like ‘Progressive Drum Concepts,’ ‘In Constant Motion’ and ‘Liquid Drum Theater.’

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