He is the founder of Stein Media Inc., and Abadak Inc., Michael Stein.
Michael Stein is a Entrepreneur, Actor, Entertainer, Stand-up Comedian, and Filmmaker.
Michael Stein is best known for his work in Rituals and Resolutions, The Dirk Diggler Story, Boogie Nights, Love Hollywood Style, and others.
Stein is recognized for his entrepreneurial and creative skills and has worked with several top artists such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway, Peter Guber, John Peters, Andy Dick, Coolio, and Stephen Tobolowsky. Stein’s award-winning production – Rituals and Resolutions, was even acquired by HBO and distributed internationally.
In his mid-30s, Stein wrote, directed, and starred in “Love Hollywood Style,” featuring renowned actors. Alongside his business success, he initiated “Tarp-Aid,” donating tarps to the homeless. Today, Stein continues to diversify his ventures, including stand-up comedy, acting, filmmaking, and podcasting. His journey from adversity to success serves as inspiration for those facing similar challenges, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination.
- Michael shares his upbringing, detailing his family’s history of overcoming challenges, including his grandmother escaping Russian concentration camps and his father’s journey from homelessness to wealth and back.
- Despite difficulties, Michael found inspiration in his surroundings and pursued stand-up comedy and nightclub promotion from a young age, quickly rising to prominence.
- His transition from entertainment to entrepreneurship, highlighting the growth of his tarp business, Tarpsplus.com, which began as a niche idea to support the homeless community and now the launch of a new product line called Bolo packs, which include backpacks that double as tarps, hammocks, and coolers.