Mike Fleiss

Mike Fleiss is a writer and producer for television and movies best known for his work in the reality television genre. His first reality show was Who Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, after which he created and launched the first season of The Bachelor in 2002. The series is now on its 27th season alongside a similarly popular spinoff, The Bachelorette. Mike Fleiss' portfolio has since expanded to include The Proposal, Love at First Kiss, Bachelor Pad, and The Cougar within the genre. He has also expanded to other reality shows, producing There Goes the Neighborhood and High School Reunion.

Mike Fleiss has also produced several films including Poseidon, Hostel (and its sequels), and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. He has also authored the comedy publications Hollywood with an Attitude and Sports with an Attitude. Fleiss is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.