Michael Sorrentino
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Michael Sorrentino publicly known by his nickname The Situation, is an Italian American
television personality. He has appeared on the MTV
reality show Jersey Shore
since its premiere in 2009.
, New York
, and grew up for most of his childhood in Manalapan Township, New Jersey
. Sorrentino attended Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School and Manalapan High School
.
Sorrentino worked as an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island. When he was 25, he lost his job; and according to Sorrentino, he then began underwear modeling.
Since appearing on Jersey Shore, Sorrentino has been a guest on many outlets, such as The Howard Stern Show, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
, Jay Leno Show, Lopez Tonight
, SportsNation
, Chelsea Lately
, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
, and Conan. He began taking bookings at nightclubs and other private events.
Sorrentino was a contestant on Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars
, eliminated on the 4th week. His partner was Karina Smirnoff
.
In fall 2010, Sorrentino appeared with Bristol Palin
in a public service announcement
for The Candie's Foundation, as part of its Pause Before You Play campaign to prevent teen pregnancy.
In January 2011, Sorrentino signed on to star in the YOBI.tv "Random Talent" webseries co-starring British comedian Ben Green
.
According to news sources, Sorrentino made more than $5 million in 2010, the second highest of any other reality star after Kim Kardashian
. This money was accrued through endorsements with Devotion Vodka, Reebok Zigtech shoes, as well as a ghost-written autobiography, a rap song, a workout DVD, a vitamin line for GNC
, a clothing line, and appearances including Jersey Shore and Dancing with the Stars. His book release was described as a failure, selling an estimated 12,000 copies as of January 2011.
In March 2011, Sorrentino appeared on the Comedy Central Roast
of Donald Trump
, most of which was booed. In August of that year, Sorrentino was offered a "substantial" sum of money by fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch
not to wear the company's clothes. A spokesman for the company explained that "Mr Sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image." In November 2011, Sorrentino filed a lawsuit against A&F after the company violated his copyrights in making shirts that said "The Fitchuation" and "GTL...You Know The Deal."
Italian American
An Italian American , is an American of Italian ancestry. The designation may also refer to someone possessing Italian and American dual citizenship...
television personality. He has appeared on the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
reality show Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore (TV series)
Jersey Shore is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV on December 3, 2009 in the United States. The series follows the lives of eight housemates spending their summer at the Jersey Shore in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Season 2 followed the cast escaping the cold northeast...
since its premiere in 2009.
Early life
Sorrentino was born in West New Brighton, Staten IslandWest New Brighton, Staten Island
West New Brighton is a neighborhood of New York City, Richmond County, USA, situated along the central North Shore of Staten Island...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, and grew up for most of his childhood in Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Manalapan Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,872. The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape word for "land of good bread or good land to settle upon."...
. Sorrentino attended Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School and Manalapan High School
Manalapan High School
Manalapan High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Freehold Regional High School District. The school serves students from all of Englishtown and portions of Manalapan...
.
Sorrentino worked as an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island. When he was 25, he lost his job; and according to Sorrentino, he then began underwear modeling.
Career
Sorrentino has been a cast member on all four seasons aired thus far. Season 5 also recently finished taping in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.Since appearing on Jersey Shore, Sorrentino has been a guest on many outlets, such as The Howard Stern Show, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show that featured Conan O'Brien as host from June 1, 2009 to January 22, 2010 as part of NBC's long-running Tonight Show franchise...
, Jay Leno Show, Lopez Tonight
Lopez Tonight
Lopez Tonight was an American late-night television talk show hosted by comedian George Lopez. The hour-long program premiered on November 9, 2009, on cable network TBS. Lopez was the first Mexican American to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network in the United States. The...
, SportsNation
SportsNation
SportsNation is a feature section on ESPN.com, labeled "Where America's Sports Fans Meet".- Programming :Daily features include "The Show", which consisted of "The Morning Quickie with Dan Shanoff" until September 2006. Depending on the sports in season, there will be two to three shows on that sport...
, Chelsea Lately
Chelsea Lately
Chelsea Lately is an American late night comedy talk show hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler on E!. The show debuted on July 16, 2007, and is produced by Handler's production company, Borderline Amazing Productions...
, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it is produced by Telepictures and airs in syndication, including stations owned by NBC Universal. For its first five seasons, the show...
, and Conan. He began taking bookings at nightclubs and other private events.
Sorrentino was a contestant on Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 11)
Dancing with the Stars returned for an 11th season on September 20, 2010. The cast was announced during the August 30 episode of Bachelor Pad during a live press conference that included a Q&A session with host Tom Bergeron and co-host Brooke Burke and the new cast. There are twelve celebrity cast...
, eliminated on the 4th week. His partner was Karina Smirnoff
Karina Smirnoff
Karina Smirnoff is a Ukrainian professional ballroom dancer. She is best known for her appearances on Dancing with the Stars, where she held a runner-up title, a semi-final title, and several quarter-final titles...
.
In fall 2010, Sorrentino appeared with Bristol Palin
Bristol Palin
Bristol Sheeran Marie Palin is the second child and oldest daughter of former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd....
in a public service announcement
Public service announcement
A public service announcement or public service ad is a type of advertisement featured on television, radio, print or other media...
for The Candie's Foundation, as part of its Pause Before You Play campaign to prevent teen pregnancy.
In January 2011, Sorrentino signed on to star in the YOBI.tv "Random Talent" webseries co-starring British comedian Ben Green
Ben Green (comedian)
Ben Rufus Green is a comedian from Canterbury, Kent, England who primarily creates sketch comedy videos. His work can be seen on YOBI.tv, Funny or Die, YouTube, and MySpace...
.
According to news sources, Sorrentino made more than $5 million in 2010, the second highest of any other reality star after Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian is an American socialite, television personality, model, actress and businesswoman. She is known for the E! reality series that she shares with her family—Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and its spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York...
. This money was accrued through endorsements with Devotion Vodka, Reebok Zigtech shoes, as well as a ghost-written autobiography, a rap song, a workout DVD, a vitamin line for GNC
General Nutrition Centers
General Nutrition Centers is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based American commercial enterprise focused on the retail sale of health and nutrition related products, including vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, diet & energy products.-History:In 1935, David Shakarian opened a...
, a clothing line, and appearances including Jersey Shore and Dancing with the Stars. His book release was described as a failure, selling an estimated 12,000 copies as of January 2011.
In March 2011, Sorrentino appeared on the Comedy Central Roast
Comedy Central Roast
The Comedy Central Roasts are a series of celebrity roast specials which air on the Comedy Central cable network.-History:Between 1998 and 2001, Comedy Central produced and televised the annual roasts of the New York Friars' Club. After the original five-year agreement expired, the network began...
of Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
, most of which was booed. In August of that year, Sorrentino was offered a "substantial" sum of money by fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for consumers aged 18 to 22. It has over 300 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally....
not to wear the company's clothes. A spokesman for the company explained that "Mr Sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image." In November 2011, Sorrentino filed a lawsuit against A&F after the company violated his copyrights in making shirts that said "The Fitchuation" and "GTL...You Know The Deal."