Career Profile

Mike Fleiss, renowned for creating "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," revolutionized U.S. romantic reality TV starting in 2002. Before these hits, he produced TV specials like "Shocking Behavior Caught on Tape." His knack for audience tastes birthed romance-focused reality TV, initially with "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire," leading to the famed "The Bachelor" series. In film, Fleiss produced the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" reboot, "Poseidon," and "Hostel" series. He founded Next Entertainment, producing for networks like WB and CBS, and directed documentaries featuring Bob Weir and Ozzy Osbourne. A UC Berkeley graduate, Fleiss's work continuously impacts TV and film.