Michael Moore.

Michael Francis Moore

Michael Moore — Activist

Born 23 Apr 1954 Flint, United States

Citizenship United States

Age 72 yr Today

21 min read

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Aug 17, 2026

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70

Film credits

8

Books

6

Awards

TL;DR

Michael Francis Moore, born April 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, is a provocative documentary filmmaker whose 2004 film Fahrenheit 9/11 remains the highest-grossing documentary ever. He won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for Bowling for Columbine 2002, a critical examination of gun culture in America. Moore’s films consistently attack corrupt politicians and greedy corporations, drawing both praise and criticism. His career began with Roger & Me 1989, which he funded by running neighborhood bingo games.

Identity & family.

KIN · 1

Names, aliases, and relatives of Michael Moore — birth name, kin, and personal ties.

Birth Name Michael Francis Moore

Nicknames The Big Man

Spouses: Kathleen Glynn

At a glance.

STATS

Michael Moore by the numbers — life, work, and family.

72 Age

70 Film credits

8 Books

6 Awards

1 Marriage

Who is Michael Moore?

BIOGRAPHY

Michael Moore — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.

Early life

Michael Francis Moore was born on April 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, but grew up in the nearby suburb of Davison. His father, Francis Richard Moore, worked on an auto assembly line, and his mother, Helen Veronica Wall, was a secretary. Moore has Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint and wrote for the school newspaper The Michigan Times. At age 18, he was elected to the Davison board of education, a fact he later detailed in his book Stupid White Men. He briefly worked as editor for Mother Jones before turning to filmmaking.

Career

Moore raised money for his first film, Roger & Me 1989, by running neighborhood bingo games. The documentary chronicled the impact of General Motors plant closures on his hometown of Flint, and its success launched his career. He scored his first major hit with Bowling for Columbine 2002, which examined America’s gun laws and won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film’s Oscar win led to a 110% spike in attendance the following day. Moore then released Fahrenheit 9/11 2004, a scathing critique of President George W. Bush, which became the highest-grossing documentary of all time. The film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes. He followed with Capitalism: A Love Story 2009, his most overtly political work. Moore has also directed television series and written best-selling books, including Stupid White Men which reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list in 2002.

Personal life

Moore married Kathleen Glynn, who has been his producer and collaborator on many films. He divides his time between a New York City apartment and a home in Traverse City, Michigan. He is a practicing Catholic and, despite his liberal politics, joined the National Rifle Association as a card-carrying member, stating to Tim Russert that he aimed to become its president and dismantle the organization. He was hospitalized with pneumonia in February 2016. One of his favorite films is Taxi Driver 1976, and he has expressed admiration for director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro.

Legacy

Michael Moore revolutionized the documentary genre by making politically charged, commercially successful films that sparked national debates. His 2004 film Fahrenheit 9/11 remains the highest-grossing documentary, and his bold style influenced a generation of filmmakers. His film Roger & Me 1989 was selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. He predicted Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory in a July 2016 column, correctly calling that Trump would win Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Moore remains a fearless provocateur who held power accountable through his documentary work.

Filmography.

FILMS · 70

The complete filmography of Michael Moore — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.

TV

The Simpsons

1989
TV

The Daily Show

1996
TV

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014
TV

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015
TV

Conan

2010
TV

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003
TV

The Colbert Report

2005
TV

Mad About You

1992
TV

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
TV

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

2018
TV

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
TV

Close up with the Hollywood Reporter

2015
Movie

Bowling for Columbine

2002
TV

Finding Your Roots

2012

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Awards & honors.

AWARDS · 6

Every award, honor, and recognition received by Michael Moore — Grammys, hall-of-fame inductions, civic honors, lifetime achievements.

Writers Guild of America Award
Emmy Award
Palme d'Or
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
César Award for Best Foreign Film
Eagle Scout

Bibliography.

BOOKS · 8

Michael Moore's bibliography — every authored, edited, and co-written book, ranked by edition count.

Amazon

Dude, Where's My Country?

by Michael Moore
Amazon

Stupid White Men

by Michael Moore
Amazon

Here Comes Trouble

by Michael Moore et al.
Amazon

Downsize This!

by Michael Moore
Amazon

The Official Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader

by Michael Moore et al.
Amazon

Will They Ever Trust Us Again?

by Michael Moore
Amazon

Adventures in a TV Nation

by Michael Moore et al.
Amazon

Mike's Election Guide 2008

by Michael Moore

Notable quotes.

QUOTES · 22

A wall of memorable lines from Michael Moore — lyrics, interviews, and off-the-cuff remarks captured over a lifetime.

I Like America to Some Extent. Take the Japanese for Instance. They Are Complicated and Tend to Be Reserved in Expressing Themselves. Sometimes, It Is Difficult for Me to Understand Them. Americans Are Simple and Clear. They Are Charming People. You Will Understand How Good an Individual American Is. What I Am Not Satisfied with America Is That the Nation Cannot Control the Government and Economy. Only a Handful of People Have the Power to Control the Country.
I Don’t Compromise My Values and I Don’t Compromise My Work. That’s Why I’ve Been Kicked from One Network to the Next: I Won’t Give In.
In Response to Bootleg Copies of the Movie Popping Up: Is It Wrong for Someone Who’s Bought a Film on DVD to Let a Friend Watch It for Free? of Course It’s Not. It Never Has Been and Never Will Be. I Think Information, Art and Ideas Should Be Shared. I Don’t Agree with the Copyright Laws, and I Don’t Have a Problem with People Downloading the Movie and Sharing It with People as Long as They’re Not Trying to Make a Profit off My Labour. I Would Oppose That. I Do Well Enough Already, and I Made This Film Because I Want the World to Change. the More People Who See It, the Better, so I’m Happy This Is Happening.
There Is No Terrorist Threat!
Thousands of Republicans Turned to Me Chanting “Four More Years.’ I Thought, ‘That’s Strange, Republicans Are Usually Good at Math, but They’re off by a Few Dozen Months. Bush Only Has Two Months Left.’ so I Held up Two Fingers to Correct Their Miscalculation. but That Just Drove Them into More of a Frenzy.
When I’m Shooting a Movie, I’m Always in an Invisible Theater Seat. I Respect the Fact That People Have Worked Hard All Week and Want to Go to the Movies on the Weekend and Be Entertained. but the Struggle for Me Does Not Come Between Politics and Entertainment, Because I Know That If I Succeed in Making an Entertaining and Funny or Sad Film, the Things I Want to Say Politically Will Come Through Very Strong. If There Ever Is a Struggle, Making a Good Movie Will Always Supersede the Need to Be Noble.
Having Been Bumped from Larry King Last Night for Paris Hilton, I Am Beginning to Take Things Personally. the Priorities in This Country Are Seriously Askew.
I Am Not Sure What I Am Going to Do for My Next Film, but I Certainly Believe That I Have No Right to Tell Another Couple Whether They Can or Cannot Be Married. That Is Simply Not Allowed in My Ethical Book of Standards. I Am a Very Spiritual Person – I Don’t Talk About It Publicly That Much, but I Went to the Seminary When I Was in High School; I Read the New Testament. and Let Me Tell You Something: There Is Nowhere in the Four Gospels Where Jesus Uses the Word Homosexual, nor the Word Abortion. the Right Wing Has Appropriated This Guy. It Makes You Think, What Someone Can Do in Your Name a Thousand Years from Now. and They Have Used Him to Attack Gays and Lesbians, When He Never Said a Single Word Against People Who Are Homosexual. Anyone Who Professes to Be a Christian and Does That Is Certainly Not Following the Teachings of Jesus Christ.
People Want to See Documentaries, but There’s a Disconnect Between That Desire and the Exhibitors Out There. We’re Not Asking for Charity. This Could Be on the 15Th Screen of a Multiplex That Would Otherwise Have the Sixth Showing of the New Harry Potter Movie. Some of These Films Make $200 or $300 per Screen.
The Iraqis Who Have Risen up Against the Occupation Are Not Insurgents or Terrorists or the Enemy. They Are the Revolution, the Minutemen, and Their Numbers Will Grow – and They Will Win.
Horatio Alger Must Die! We’re Addicted to This Happy Myth…that Anyone Can Make It in America, and Make It Big…Listen Friends, You Have to Face the Truth: You Are Never Going to Be Rich…The System Is Rigged in Favor of the Few, and Your Name Is Not Among Them, Not Now and Not Ever.
On Being an Altar Boy, Carrying the Incense Censer: This Had All My Favorite Activities Rolled into One: Fire, Smoke and Emitting a Strange Odor.
We Have Got to Get More Documentaries in the Theaters. Distribution in This Country Sucks.
It’s Not Envy, It’s War, It’s a Class War That’s Been Perpetrated by the Rich on to Everyone Else. the Class War Is One They Started. the Mistake They Made to Deal with the Racial Part of This Is, Um, Their Boots Have Been on the Necks of People of Color Since We Began. This Is a Nation Founded on Genocide and Built on the Backs of Slaves, so Alright, We Started with a Racial Problem.
I Really Didn’t Realize That Librarians Were, You Know, Such a Dangerous Group. They Are Subversive. You Think They Are Just Sitting There at the Desk, All Quiet and Everything. They’re Like Plotting the Revolution, Man. I Wouldn’t Mess with Them. You Know They’ve Had Their Budgets Cut. and Libraries Are Just the Ass End of Everything, Right?
Laughter Is a Way, First of All, to Alleviate the Pain of What You Know to Be the Truth. and If You’re Trying to Be Truth-tellers as Filmmakers, Then for God’s Sake, What Is Wrong with Giving the Audience a Spoonful of Sugar to Help the Medicine Go Down? It’s Hard Enough for People to Have to Think About These Issues and Grapple with Them, and There’s Absolutely Nothing Wrong with Letting Them Laugh, Because Laughter Is Cathartic.
I Don’t Want People Leaving the Theatre Depressed After My Movies. I Want Them Angry. Depressed Is a Passive Emotion. Anger Is Active. Anger Will Mean That Maybe Five Percent, Ten Percent of That Audience Will Get up and Say’ ‘I Gotta Do Something. I’m Going to Tell Others About This’ ..Or, in the Case of Quentin Tarantino, Who Was the President of the Jury at Cannes When the Jury Gave ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ the Palme D’Or , Said to Me Afterwards, ‘I’ve Got to Tell You What Your Film Really Did for Me. I’ve Never Voted in My Life, in Fact Ive Never Even Registered to Vote, but the First Thing I’m Going to Do When I Get Back to L.A. Is Register to Vote’.
The First Rule of Documentaries Is: Don’t Make a Documentary – Make a Movie! You’ve Chose This Art Form – the Cinema, This Incredible, Wonderful Art Form – to Tell Your Story. You Didn’t Have to Do That. If You Want to Make a Political Speech, You Can Join a Party – You Can Hold a Rally. If You Want to Give a Sermon, You Can Go to the Seminary, You Can Be a Preacher. If You Want to Give a Lecture, You Can Be a Teacher. but You’ve Not Chosen Any of Those Professions. You Have Chosen to Be Filmmakers and to Use the Form of Cinema. so Make a Movie!
I Have Never Met a Stupid Black Person. They Are All Pretty Smart, You Know.
I Guess I Care Because I’m a Citizen of This Country and I Love This Country and I Want to See It Do Better. and I Think We Can Do a Lot Better Than What’s Going on Right Now.
Nearly 70 Percent of the Country Is Either Female, People of Color or Young Adults Between 18 and 35, or a Combination of the Three. the Angry White Guy Is Dying Out, and the Census Bureau Has Already Told Us That by 2050, White People Are Going to Be the Minority, and I’m Not Sad to Say I Can’t Wait for That Day to Happen. I Hope I Live Long Enough to See It, Because It Will Be a Better Country.
There Was a Book I Read Back in the Eighties Called Friendly Fascism and the Author Said That the Fascism of the 21St Century Would Not Come with Concentration Camps and Swastikas, It’ll Come with a Smiley Face in a TV Show.

Did you know?

FACTS · 33

Little-known facts about Michael Moore — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.

During the 2004 election year, the press tried to pit Moore against Mel Gibson, but the two men got along well personally. Moore, a practicing Catholic, loved Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ and saw it many times, while Gibson, despite his conservative reputation, opposed the Iraq war and enjoyed Fahrenheit 9/11.
In July 2016, Moore posted a column predicting that Donald Trump would win Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, securing the presidency. Despite poor polling, Trump won all four states.
A prominent poster in Moore’s production office reads: When in doubt – cut me out! because he is uncomfortable seeing himself on film due to his portly demeanor.
The day after Moore’s infamous Oscar speech attacking George W. Bush and the Iraq war, attendance for Bowling for Columbine went up 110%, and the following weekend box office was up 73%.
Moore is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association. He told Tim Russert that he joined so he could be elected its president and then dismantle the organization.
His favorite films are Wild Strawberries 1957 and Taxi Driver 1976.
Although he never went to film school, Moore recommends aspiring filmmakers attend CalArts or Columbia College Chicago instead of USC or NYU, citing the diversity of student backgrounds at those schools.
Moore raised money for his first film, Roger & Me 1989, by running neighborhood bingo games in his house.
After Capitalism: A Love Story 2009, Moore hinted he might take a break from documentaries and work on a feature film. He has written both a comedy and a thriller screenplay.
At the 2004 Republican National Convention, Senator John McCain called Moore a disingenuous filmmaker. Moore, in the press area, waved both arms at the crowd, which chanted four more years! Moore flashed an L sign for loser and said Two more months!
In 2007, EW ranked Moore #27 on The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.
Moore was arrested during the filming of Rage Against the Machine’s video Sleep Now In The Fire while protesting Wall Street. The filming shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day.
In Fahrenheit 9/11, Moore’s narration refers to Ben Affleck, Little Stevie Wonder, and the guy from Taxi Driver Robert De Niro. Taxi Driver is Moore’s favorite film, and De Niro is one of the actors he respects most.
Fahrenheit 9/11 2004 was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, making it the most sought-after movie there.
Moore directed one film selected for the National Film Registry: Roger & Me 1989, deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
Moore cites the nuclear-war documentary The Atomic Cafe 1982 as the inspiration for Roger & Me, because it showed him that a documentary about a deadly serious subject could be very funny.
Moore is said to be the inspiration for Peter Griffin in the animated series Family Guy.
On March 13, 2002, Moore’s book Stupid White Men…and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list.
Another of Moore’s favorite films is the documentary Hearts and Minds 1974.
Though born in Flint, Moore grew up 10 miles east in Davison, which does not have a hospital, so he considers Davison his hometown.
Moore never publicly endorsed John Kerry in 2004, despite his film Fahrenheit 9/11 aiming to unseat George W. Bush. In his book Dude Where’s My Country, he stated that primary also-ran would be the best choice for Democratic nominee.
Moore briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine.
After the box office failure of Canadian Bacon 1995, a depressed Moore considered early retirement. Producer John Pierson and filmmaker Kevin Smith changed his mind during Pierson’s book tour, with Smith relating to Moore’s grief over the failure of Mallrats 1995.
On December 17, 2019, Moore launched his own podcast, Rumble, from his New York City apartment. By December 20, he had landed Robert De Niro as a guest, making De Niro’s first podcast appearance. In its first week, Rumble entered Apple’s top 25 podcasts.
Moore was elected to the Davison, Michigan board of education at age 18, as described in chapter 5 Idiot Nation of his book Stupid White Men.
Moore supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential elections.
Moore was hospitalized with pneumonia in February 2016.
Although Moore owns a VW Beetle, he is now said to travel about by chauffeured limo.
Moore attended the University of Michigan-Flint in the 1970s.
Much of Moore’s ancestry is Irish, with English and Scottish roots. Some of his family lines have been in the United States since the 1600s.
Moore divides his time between his New York apartment and his home in Traverse City, Michigan.
Throughout his film Bowling for Columbine 2002, Moore proudly sports a Michigan State University baseball hat.
Moore’s 2011 autobiography Here Comes Trouble features a picture of him as a 13-month-old boy on the cover.

You wanted to know.

FAQ · 50

Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about Michael Moore.

When was Michael Moore born?

Michael Francis Moore was born on April 23, 1954. He was born in Flint, Michigan, USA.
Where was Michael Moore born?

Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan, USA. However, he grew up in the nearby suburb of Davison.
How old is Michael Moore?

As of 2025, Michael Moore is 71 years old. He was born on April 23, 1954.
What is Michael Moore's real name?

Michael Moore’s full birth name is Michael Francis Moore. He is known professionally as Michael Moore.
What does Michael Moore do for a living?

Michael Moore is a producer, director, and writer. He is best known for his documentary films that critique corporations and politicians.
What nationality is Michael Moore?

Michael Moore is an American citizen. He was born and raised in the United States.
What language does Michael Moore speak?

Michael Moore’s native language is English. He has worked primarily in English-language media.
Who is Michael Moore married to?

Michael Moore is married to Kathleen Glynn. She has been his producer and collaborator on many films.
Where did Michael Moore go to school?

Michael Moore studied at the University of Michigan–Flint and the University of Michigan–Dearborn. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint.
What awards has Michael Moore won?

Michael Moore has won a Writers Guild of America Award, an Emmy Award, the Palme d’Or, an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film, and a César Award for Best Foreign Film. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
How many awards has Michael Moore won?

The source record lists six specific awards: Writers Guild of America Award, Emmy Award, Palme d’Or, Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film, César Award for Best Foreign Film, and Eagle Scout.
What is Michael Moore best known for?

Michael Moore is best known for his documentary films, particularly Bowling for Columbine 2002 and Fahrenheit 9/11 2004, which is the highest-grossing documentary of all time.
What is Michael Moore's Instagram?

Michael Moore’s Instagram username is @michaelfmoore. He also has active Twitter @MMFlint, Facebook mmflint, and YouTube mmflint accounts.
How tall is Michael Moore?

The source record does not include height information.
What is Michael Moore's nickname and why?

The source record does not include a nickname.
Is Michael Moore married?

Yes, Michael Moore is married to Kathleen Glynn. The source record does not provide specific marriage dates, but she is listed as his spouse.
Does Michael Moore have children?

The source record does not include information about children.
Who are Michael Moore's parents?

Michael Moore’s parents are Helen Veronica Wall, a secretary, and Francis Richard Moore, who worked on an auto assembly line. He has Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry.
What was Michael Moore's first film?

Michael Moore’s first film was Roger & Me 1989. He raised the budget by running neighborhood bingo games.
What is Michael Moore's highest-grossing film?

Michael Moore’s highest-grossing film is Fahrenheit 9/11 2004, which is the highest-grossing documentary of all time.
Did Michael Moore win an Oscar?

Yes, Michael Moore won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film for Bowling for Columbine 2002.
What is Michael Moore's political affiliation?

Michael Moore is known for his left-leaning political views. He supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential election and has criticized both Republican and Democratic politicians.
Does Michael Moore have a podcast?

Yes, Michael Moore launched a podcast called Rumble on December 17, 2019. It quickly entered Apple’s top 25 podcasts.
What is Michael Moore's favorite film?

Michael Moore’s favorite films are Wild Strawberries 1957 and Taxi Driver 1976. He also loves the documentary Hearts and Minds 1974.
Is Michael Moore a member of the NRA?

Yes, Michael Moore is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association. He told Tim Russert that he joined so he could be elected its president and dismantle the organization.
Did Michael Moore predict Donald Trump's 2016 win?

Yes, in July 2016, Michael Moore posted a column predicting that Donald Trump would win Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and secure the presidency, which came true.
What was Michael Moore's reaction to the 2004 Republican National Convention?

At the 2004 RNC, Senator John McCain called Moore a disingenuous filmmaker. Moore stood in the press area, waved both arms, and when the crowd chanted four more years!, he flashed an L sign for loser and said Two more months!
Has Michael Moore been arrested?

Yes, Michael Moore was arrested during the filming of Rage Against the Machine’s music video Sleep Now In The Fire while protesting Wall Street. The filming also shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day.
What inspired Michael Moore to make documentaries?

Moore was inspired by the nuclear-war documentary The Atomic Cafe 1982, which showed him that a documentary about a deadly serious subject could be very funny. This influenced his approach to Roger & Me.
Did Michael Moore ever consider retiring?

After the box office failure of Canadian Bacon 1995, a depressed Moore briefly considered early retirement. Producer John Pierson and filmmaker Kevin Smith encouraged him to continue.
What is Michael Moore's educational background?

Michael Moore studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint. He also attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He briefly worked as editor for Mother Jones before turning to filmmaking.
What is the significance of Moore's book Stupid White Men?

Moore’s book Stupid White Men…and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list on March 13, 2002. The book includes a chapter titled Idiot Nation that details his election to the Davison school board at age 18.
Is Michael Moore related to the character Peter Griffin?

Michael Moore is said to be the inspiration for Peter Griffin in the animated series Family Guy. The show’s creator Seth MacFarlane has cited Moore as an influence on the character.
How did Michael Moore fund his first film?

Michael Moore raised money for the production of his first film, Roger & Me 1989, by running neighborhood bingo games in his house.
What is Michael Moore's connection to Michigan?

Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan, grew up in Davison, and currently divides his time between a New York City apartment and a home in Traverse City, Michigan. He often wears a Michigan State University baseball hat.
Did Michael Moore ever run for office?

At age 18, Michael Moore was elected to the Davison, Michigan board of education. He has not run for higher office but has been politically active.
What is Michael Moore's ancestry?

Michael Moore has Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry. Some of his family lines have been in the United States since the 1600s.
What health issues has Michael Moore faced?

Michael Moore was hospitalized with pneumonia in February 2016. He has not disclosed other major health issues.
What is Michael Moore's net worth?

The source record does not include net worth information.
Does Michael Moore have any siblings?

The source record does not mention any siblings. It only names his parents.
What is Michael Moore's educational advice for filmmakers?

Moore advises aspiring filmmakers to attend CalArts or Columbia College Chicago instead of USC or NYU, because those schools offer greater diversity in student backgrounds, leading to a wider range of films.
What is Michael Moore's opinion on gun control?

Through films like Bowling for Columbine, Michael Moore has criticized America’s gun laws. He joined the NRA with the stated goal of dismantling it from within.
Has Michael Moore won a Palme d'Or?

Yes, Michael Moore won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Fahrenheit 9/11 2004. The film was the most sought-after movie at the festival.
What is Michael Moore's most controversial film?

Michael Moore’s most controversial film is likely Fahrenheit 9/11 2004, which criticized President George W. Bush and the Iraq War. It sparked intense debate and was a box office success.
Is Michael Moore on social media?

Yes, Michael Moore is active on social media. His Instagram username is @michaelfmoore, his Twitter handle is @MMFlint, and he has Facebook and YouTube accounts under mmflint.
What is Michael Moore's height in feet and meters?

The source record does not include height information.
What is Michael Moore's most famous documentary?

Michael Moore’s highest-grossing documentary is Fahrenheit 9/11 2004, which remains the highest-grossing documentary of all time. It also won the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Did Michael Moore support Ralph Nader?

Yes, Michael Moore supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential elections. Nader ran as a third-party candidate.
What is the meaning of the L sign Moore flashed at the RNC?

At the 2004 Republican National Convention, Michael Moore flashed an L sign with his hand, which stands for loser. He did this after Senator John McCain criticized him.
Has Michael Moore ever acted in films?

Michael Moore has made cameo appearances in films and television, usually as himself. He provided voice work for The Simpsons and appeared on Mad About You.

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