Mike Portnoy
Acting
Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Known for his drumming prowess and technical skill, Portnoy has won 23 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He has co-produced the last six Dream Theater albums with guitarist John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy had been writing a substantial amount of Dream Theater's lyrics. He is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame (at 37 years of age). On September 8, 2010, it was announced that Portnoy had left Dream Theater. Portnoy cited conflicting interests as the reason behind his departure. On February 3, 2011, Portnoy announced that he has started a new project with Symphony X singer Russell Allen and guitarist Mike Orlando. Also he is involved in various projects with Neal Morse.
Known for
Acting138
movieDream Theater - Quarantième: Live à Paris
2025
Drums and Vocals
movieMike Portnoy - LTE3
2021
Himself - Drums
movieHaken - Live at ProgPower USA 2016
2018
Gong (Guest Appearance)
movieNeal Morse: Question Mark and Sola Scriptura Live
2017
Self - Drums, Vocals
movieMetal Meltdown - Featuring Twisted Sister Live at the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas
2016
Himself - Drums
movieTransatlantic: KaLIVEoscope
2014
Self - Drums
Flying Colors: Second Nature Video Anthology
2014
Self
The Winery Dogs: [2014] Sonisphere Festival
2014
Himself - Drums
movieThe Winery Dogs - Unleashed in Japan
2014
Himself - Drums
movieFlying Colors: Live in Europe
2013
Self - Drums
movieDream Theater: Panem et Circensis
2011
Drums and backing vocals
movieLiquid Tension Experiment: Live In LA
2009
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: Chaos in Motion
2008
Himself - Drums
movieMike Portnoy - In Constant Motion
2007
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: Score - 20th Anniversary World Tour
2006
Himself - Drums
movieAmazing Journey: One Night in New York City
2006
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: Romavarium
2006
Self - Drums
movieHammer of the Gods: Two Nights in North America
2006
Himself - Drums
movieCygnus and the Sea Monsters: One Night in Chicago
2005
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: A Walk Beside the Band
2005
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: Dark Side of the Moon
2005
Drums and Vcoals
movieDream Theater: Live at Budokan
2004
Himself - Drums
movieTransatlantic - Live in Europe
2003
Self - Drums, Backing Vocals
movieMike Portnoy - Liquid Drum Theater
2001
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: The Rudess Experiment
1994
Himself - Drums
movieDream Theater: Images And Words - Live In Tokyo
1993
Himself - Drums
Directing5
Art3
movieMike Portnoy - LTE3
2021
Creative Director
movieDream Theater: The Score So Far...
2006
Creative Director
movieDream Theater: Riding the Train of Thought
2004
Creative Director