| Celebrated Name: | Mike Patton |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Michael Allan Patton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 51 years old |
| Birth Date: | January 27, 1968 |
| Birth Place: | Eureka, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.74 m |
| Weight: | 74 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Cristina Zuccatosta (m. 1994–2001) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Mike Patton Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Musician |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $30 Million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024[2019] |
Mike Patton is an American musician, singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, and film composer. He is best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Faith No More, which is an alternative metal band. As a record producer, he is the co-founder of Ipecac records. As a music composer, he has composed music for many movies.
He has also produced albums for various indie artists. In 1989, the band Faith No More were looking for a lead vocalist because their former lead vocalist, Chuck Mosley, had left the band. It was because of Mike’s talent and passion for music that lead him to be hired as the lead vocalist for the group. This turned out to be a significant breakthrough in the life of Mike Patton.
Maybe you know about Mike Patton very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Mike Patton’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Mike Patton was born and raised in Eureka, California. From a very early age, he had a great passion for music, and this leads him to form a small band called Mr. Bungle with his friends Trey Spruance and Trevor Dunn in 1985. In the late ‘80s, the band Mr. Bungle released several songs through cassette such as The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny, Goddammit I Love America, and many other songs.
Mike Patton then had his breakthrough when he joined the band Faith No More. In the initial days, their group used to play in their hometown in bars and pizza parlors. At that time, Mike had a tiny idea about the music industry and was pretty happy with the band being a local hit.
Personal Life
Now coming on to the personal life of Mike Patton, Mike married an Italian artist Cristina Zuccatosta in 1994. The couple had got divorced after seven years of their marriage in 2001. As he was married to an Italian, Mike says he has got a good grasp of the Italian language.
Back in his early years, Mike recalls he discovered his vocal talent as he was singing for his small band Mr. Bungle. Mr. Bungle was formed by Mike and some of his high school friends. The group was versatile when it came to trying out new genres. The band quickly became a local hit. Mike recalls the first music that he did listen to was some ‘70s song, which was played at a supermarket.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 27 January 1968, Mike Patton is 53 years old as of today’s date 23rd December 2024. His height is 1.74 m tall, and his weight is 74 kg.
Career
Mike Patton had been the lead singer for the band Faith No More till 1998 when the group decided to split. During his time in the band, he got a lot of fame and recognition for their first album, “The Real Thing.” This album was a massive success because of their music video, which was an instant hit on the telly back then.
The music channel MTV had created a lot of viewers, and eventually, the album and the band got popular. After the split of Faith No More, Mike even achieved success as a solo artist. He has worked with various hip hops artists such as Kool Keith, Massive Attack, and many more.
As a solo artist, Mike has released two solo albums: Adult themes for voice in 1996 and Pranzo Oltranzista in 1997. He has worked with many other artists and bands such as Team Sleep, Bjork, and many more. He is an influential musician who is best known for his versatile music.
Awards & Achievements
Mike Patton is a very successful music artist. He got fame and recognition as the lead vocalist for the band Faith No More. As a solo artist, Mike has some outstanding records. Here are some of his greatest achievements:-
- In 33rdAnnual Grammy Awards, he was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance.
- He won the best vocalist award in the 5thLoudwire Music Award.
- Mike Patton was then again nominated two more times for a Grammy award.
- He has also won many awards for composing music in many hit movies and tv series like Mayhem, Happy, Body of lies, etc.
Net Worth & Salary of Mike Patton in 2024
The net worth of Mike Patton is around $30 million as of December 2024. Since he owns a record company, so a significant source of his wealth comes from his record company. Besides that, Mike Patton performs at various concerts and is immensely popular for his range of vocals.
Mike Patton is a very successful musician and a solo artist. He is known for his experimental approach to music and composition. He has grasped the praises of many critics for his wide range of musical genres. He is no doubt an inspiration and inspires us all to explore the talent within ourselves.