Mike Portnoy

Acting

Born April 20, 1967 (age 59)

Long Beach, New York, USA

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.

Filmography

Quarantième: Live à Paris

Quarantième: Live à Paris2025 · Drums

Dream Theater - Quarantième: Live à Paris

Dream Theater - Quarantième: Live à Paris2025 · Drums and Vocals

Dream Theater - Parasomnia

Dream Theater - Parasomnia2025

Phil Collins: Drummer First

Phil Collins: Drummer First2024 · Self

Morsefest 2023: Testimony feat. NMB

Morsefest 2023: Testimony feat. NMB2024 · Self

Neal Morse - Cruise to the Edge: Awakening - The Movie

Neal Morse - Cruise to the Edge: Awakening - The Movie2024 · Self

Transatlantic: Morsefest 2022 - The Absolute Whirlwind

Transatlantic: Morsefest 2022 - The Absolute Whirlwind2024 · Self

Transatlantic: The Final Flight: Live At L'Olympia

Transatlantic: The Final Flight: Live At L'Olympia2023 · Self

Morsefest 2020: Sola Gratia

Morsefest 2020: Sola Gratia2023 · Self

Morsefest 2020: Cover2Cover

Morsefest 2020: Cover2Cover2023 · Self

Morse, Portnoy, Gillette, Hubauer & Friends: Live in Cancun 2022

Morse, Portnoy, Gillette, Hubauer & Friends: Live in Cancun 20222022

The Neal Morse Band: Morsefest 2021

The Neal Morse Band: Morsefest 20212022 · Self

The Neal Morse Band: A U.S. Tour Of Innocence And Danger

The Neal Morse Band: A U.S. Tour Of Innocence And Danger2022 · Self

The Neal Morse Band: The Making of Innocence & Danger

The Neal Morse Band: The Making of Innocence & Danger2021 · Self

Morsefest 2019

Morsefest 20192021 · Self

Neal Morse: The Making of Lifeline

Neal Morse: The Making of Lifeline2021 · Self

Mike Portnoy - LTE3

Mike Portnoy - LTE32021 · Himself - Drums

Liquid Tension Experiment 3

Liquid Tension Experiment 32021

The Making of the Absolute Universe by Transatlantic

The Making of the Absolute Universe by Transatlantic2021 · Self

Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe

Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe2021 · Self

Mike Portnoy: The Absolute Universe

Mike Portnoy: The Absolute Universe2021

Transatlantic: Live At Sweden Rock 2014

Transatlantic: Live At Sweden Rock 20142020 · Self

Flying Colors : Third Stage - Live in London

Flying Colors : Third Stage - Live in London2020 · Self

Neal Morse: The Making of Sola Gratia

Neal Morse: The Making of Sola Gratia2020 · Self

The Neal Morse Band : The Great Adventour - Live in BRNO 2019

The Neal Morse Band : The Great Adventour - Live in BRNO 20192020 · Self

Mike Portnoy : MPMMXX Drum Cam

Mike Portnoy : MPMMXX Drum Cam2020

Sons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentary

Sons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentary2019 · Self

Sons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony

Sons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony2019 · Self

The Neal Morse Band: The Great Adventure Commentary

The Neal Morse Band: The Great Adventure Commentary2019 · Self

The Neal Morse Band: The Adventure Begins (The Making Of The Great Adventure)

The Neal Morse Band: The Adventure Begins (The Making Of The Great Adventure)2019 · Self

The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg

The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg2019 · Self

Mike Portnoy: The Great Adventure

Mike Portnoy: The Great Adventure2019

Mike Portnoy: Third Degree

Mike Portnoy: Third Degree2019

Morsefest 2017 - Testimony of a Dream

Morsefest 2017 - Testimony of a Dream2018 · Self

Haken - Live at ProgPower USA 2016

Haken - Live at ProgPower USA 20162018 · Gong (Guest Appearance)

Haken - L-1VE

Haken - L-1VE2018

The Neal Morse Band : The Similitude of A Dream - Live in Tilburg 2017

The Neal Morse Band : The Similitude of A Dream - Live in Tilburg 20172018 · Self

Mike Portnoy: The Similitude of a Dream Live

Mike Portnoy: The Similitude of a Dream Live2018

The Winery Dogs : Dog Years - Live in Santiago and Beyond 2013-2016

The Winery Dogs : Dog Years - Live in Santiago and Beyond 2013-20162017 · Himself - Drums

Morsefest 2015: Question Mark

Morsefest 2015: Question Mark2017 · Self

Metal Meltdown - Featuring Twisted Sister Live at the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas

Metal Meltdown - Featuring Twisted Sister Live at the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas2016

Flying Colors : Second Flight - Live at The Z7

Flying Colors : Second Flight - Live at The Z72015

Morsefest 2014: Testimony

Morsefest 2014: Testimony2015

Building the Beast: The Making of Metal Allegiance

Building the Beast: The Making of Metal Allegiance2015

The Winery Dogs - Unleashed in Japan

The Winery Dogs - Unleashed in Japan2014

The Winery Dogs: [2014] Sonisphere Festival

The Winery Dogs: [2014] Sonisphere Festival2014

Flying Colors: Live in Europe

Flying Colors: Live in Europe2013

PSMS Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine & Sherinian: InstruMENTAL Inspirations

PSMS Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine & Sherinian: InstruMENTAL Inspirations2012

The Making of Flying Colors

The Making of Flying Colors2012

Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City

Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City2011

Dream Theater: Panem et Circensis

Dream Theater: Panem et Circensis2011

Stone Sour: Rock In Rio 2011

Stone Sour: Rock In Rio 20112011

Transatlantic: Whirld Tour 2010: Live from Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

Transatlantic: Whirld Tour 2010: Live from Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London2010

Avenged Sevenfold: SWU Festival 2010

Avenged Sevenfold: SWU Festival 20102010

Liquid Tension Experiment: Live In LA

Liquid Tension Experiment: Live In LA2009

Liquid Tension Experiment: Live In NYC

Liquid Tension Experiment: Live In NYC2009

Transatlantic: The Making of the Whirlwind

Transatlantic: The Making of the Whirlwind2009

Dream Theater - Santiago, Chile 12/6/05

Dream Theater - Santiago, Chile 12/6/052009

Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE Live 2008

Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE Live 20082008

Neal Morse: Live at 3RP

Neal Morse: Live at 3RP2008

Dream Theater: Bucharest, Romania

Dream Theater: Bucharest, Romania2007

Hammer of the Gods: Two Nights in North America

Hammer of the Gods: Two Nights in North America2006

Transatlantic - Building the Bridge / Live in America

Transatlantic - Building the Bridge / Live in America2006

Dream Theater: Score - 20th Anniversary World Tour

Dream Theater: Score - 20th Anniversary World Tour2006

Dream Theater: Romavarium

Dream Theater: Romavarium2006

Cygnus and the Sea Monsters: One Night in Chicago

Cygnus and the Sea Monsters: One Night in Chicago2005

Dream Theater: Dark Side of the Moon

Dream Theater: Dark Side of the Moon2005

Dream Theater: A Walk Beside the Band

Dream Theater: A Walk Beside the Band2005

Dream Theater: Riding the Train of Thought

Dream Theater: Riding the Train of Thought2004

Dream Theater: When Dream and Day Reunite

Dream Theater: When Dream and Day Reunite2004

Yellow Matter Custard: One Night in New York City

Yellow Matter Custard: One Night in New York City2003

Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2003

Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 20032003

Transatlantic - Live in Europe

Transatlantic - Live in Europe2003

Dream Theater: [2002] Rotterdamned

Dream Theater: [2002] Rotterdamned2002

Dream Theater: Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York

Dream Theater: Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York2001

Transatlantic: The Making of SMPTe

Transatlantic: The Making of SMPTe2000

Dream Theater – Live At Tokyo Sun Plaza

Dream Theater – Live At Tokyo Sun Plaza