Dade Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 THE ROOKIES: MICHAEL BORTONE AGE: 34 OCCUPATION: Writer/actor HOMETOWN: Los Angeles (originally from Boston) MICHAEL SAYS: ''I'm good at reading people. You got to be everybody's best friend.'' JEFF PROBST SAYS: ''I like Mikey B. a lot. He's Boston, and Boston is so damn good to Survivor. He's got a colorful way of saying the most mundane thing, and that makes him somebody I will love to go to at Tribal Council.'' *Monty Brinton, EW.COM* ................................................ Bio Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Michael Bortone is an aspiring writer/actor who studies at the Actors Circle Theatre. He once owned a chimney and masonry company and also managed a bar/restaurant. Bortone attended the Maine Central Institute (prep school) and two years of college at Northeastern University in Boston. He has appeared in commercials for Levi's, American Express and Progressive Auto. Bortone's hobbies include traveling, sports and movies. He regularly plays basketball and softball and enjoys running. He describes himself as resilient, available and easy-going. He is most proud of finishing screenplays and producing a short film. His favorite sport is football. He believes his fishing skills and ability to build things will help him on SURVIVOR. Bortone is currently single and resides in Los Angeles, California. with his pit bull, Coco. His birth date is December 29, 1973. *CBS* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfRealityTV Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Ah yes, "writer/actor"...can you say recruited? He does look like he might be an interesting addition though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King123 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 who picked these people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCS Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I agree kayo! He's no super-fan.....he's there for the exposure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King123 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 if BB can do it, why not survivor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCS Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'd not be suprised if he has tried out for BB, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King123 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 haha, neither would I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedOne Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Giving him a chance. They're all stars in their own minds before the game's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dade Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Courtesy of: TV GUIDE, INTERVIEWWS & FEATURES Survivor: Micronesia's Fans Vote Off Another Strong Player by Nina H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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