Michael Angelo Covino

Actor, Producer, Writer

Birthdate: December 10, 1984 (41 Years Old)

Birthplace: Mount Kisco, New York

Michael Angelo Covino wrote and/or directed four short films before he debuted in theatrical features as co-writer (with director Sam Kretchmar) and producer/cast member of the comedy-drama, Keep in Touch (2015), but Covino made his breakthrough as director/co-writer/producer/co-star with creative partner Kyle Marvin of the acclaimed comedy-drama, The Climb (2019), with Gayle Rankin, Talia Balsam, George Wendt and Judith Godreche and premiering in the Un Certain Regard competition of the Cannes Film Festival, and released by Sony Pictures Classics.

Covino joined up again with Marvin as director/co-writer/producer/cast member of the comedy, Splitsville (2025), starring Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Marvin, Nicholas Braun, O-T Fagbenle, premiering in the Cannes Film Festival and released wide by Neon.

Covino has acted in feature films, including Absence (2013)—for which he was also a producer--Good Enough (2016), director/writer Paul Greengrass’s News of the World (2020), the Dito Montiel-directed crime comedy Riff Raff (2024) and director/writer/producer Simon Hacker’s comedy-drama Notice to Quit (2025), for which he was also an executive producer. Covino has separately been credited as a producer, line producer or executive producer on the feature films Babysitter (2015), Beyond Glory (2015), Hunter Gatherer (2016), Kicks (2016), One Road to Quartzsite (2022), God’s Time (2022), 80 for Brady (2023), Ferrari: Fury & the Monster (2024), The Royal Stunt (date to be announced) and director Kyle Marvin’s Batso (date to be announced).

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Michael Angelo Covino was born and raised in Mount Kisco, New York, by his parents. Covino has a brother, Christiano. Covino attended and graduated from Occidental College.

Known For

The Climb

(2019)

Kicks

(2016)

Hunter Gatherer

(2016)

Keep in Touch

(2015)

Michael Angelo Covino Movies

Actor

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2026 |
Josephine
Josephine
2026
Crime, Drama, Thriller
After 8-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park, she acts out in search of a way to regain control of her safety, while adults are helpless to console her.
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asFrancisco Castellanos
2025 |
Riff Raff
Riff Raff
2025
Comedy, Crime
A former criminal's ordinary life, which is turned upside down when his old family shows up for a long-awaited reunion.
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asJohnny
2025 |
Splitsville
Splitsville
2025
Comedy
When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.
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asPaul
2020 |
The Climb
The Climb
2020
Comedy, Drama
A look at the friendship between two guys that spans over many years.
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asMike

Director

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2020 |
The Climb
The Climb
2020
Comedy, Drama
A look at the friendship between two guys that spans over many years.
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Producer

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2020 |
The Climb
The Climb
2020
Comedy, Drama
A look at the friendship between two guys that spans over many years.
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2016 |
Hunter Gatherer
Hunter Gatherer
2016
Drama
After a 3-year stint in prison, an unreasonably optimistic middle-aged man returns to his stagnant neighborhood to win back his girlfriend only to find that she and his family have done what they always wanted to do - forget he exists.
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2016 |
Kicks
Kicks
2016
Adventure, Drama
Brandon is a 15 year old whose dream is a pair of fresh Air Jordans. Soon after he gets his hands on them, they're stolen by a local hood, causing Brandon and his two friends to go on a dangerous mission through Oakland to retrieve them.
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Writer

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2020 |
The Climb
The Climb
2020
Comedy, Drama
A look at the friendship between two guys that spans over many years.
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Facts About Michael Angelo Covino

Shingle: Michael Angelo Covino co-owns the production company, Watch This Ready, with friend and creative partner Kyle Marvin, with whom he produced Kicks, Hunter Gatherer, as well as short films, music videos, and commercials.