If you have ever dabbled in conservative media, you must have come across the Daily Wire, the foremost producer of conservative podcasts, news, and movies. The company boasts four main online personalities: Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Andrew Klavan, and Michael Knowles. this article is about the ladder of the four men, Michael Knowles: actor, academic, political commentator, and entrepreneur. With such an extensive resume, it is shameful that there remains few good biographies of him. Michael Knowles has started several companies, as well as maintained a successful career in politics and media. His journey started however, in Hollywood.

Michael graduated with Honors from Yale University with a degree in History and Italian Literature. During his stint in College, Michael performed in two web series, and after graduation, he worked at an acting studio in New York under the tutoring of Wynn Handman. After this he proceeded to move to Los Angeles where he would go on to act in several different films, including major motion picture, Hollyweird. Having worked with Spencer Klavan, the son of Daily Wire Host Andrew Klavan, he was invited to host his own show on the multi media platform. It was from this point that his career grew exponentially.

Since joining the Daily Wire, Michael Knowles has been featured in such films as “Lady Ballers,” “What Is A Woman,” and “No Safe Spaces.” In addition, Michael Knowles has become a major voice in both the Republican community and the Catholic community, establishing himself as an advocate for both groups and championing Christian, conservative values. Michael has spoken at major events and campuses across the United States on topics ranging from cultural issues, theology, politics, philosophy, and literature, and has published two books: “Speechless” and “Reasons to Vote for Democrats,” the latter of which was a several hundred page book with zero words.  His wide range of knowledge and skills and his comedic ability has served him in all aspects of his media and public appearance career.

Another consequence of joining the Daily Wire has been a publicization of his passions such as cigars, good drink, and comedy. In 2023, Michael Knowles started Mayflower Cigars, a cigar company that is geared towards the conservatively minded. Since its founding, the company has seen 2$ million in sales and is only growing.In addition to Mayflower Cigars, Michael Knowles has launched several other companies, including a drinking game for the conservatively minded, and a scented candle company geared towards Catholics.

There is no doubt that Michael Knowles has an entrepreneurial spirit. His adaptability, wide range of skills, and personability make the ideal canvas for a successful entrepreneur and his career has proved this. From getting his start in academics, to his time in film, his success in politics, and his combination all of these things to build a multi-million dollar business is a true testament to his entrepreneurial acumen.