Mike Vitar, 1978
Actors · December 21, 1978
Mike Vitar
★ HOW OLD IS MIKE VITAR?
Mike Vitar is 47 years old, born December 21, 1978 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Mike Vitar played Benny the Jet Rodriguez in The Sandlot, the 1993 baseball film that defined a generation. The American actor was discovered at a school carnival and went on to appear in the final two Mighty Ducks films before retiring from acting after 1997. Born under Sagittarius, Vitar's brief but iconic run shaped '90s youth cinema.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Mike Vitar is an American actor born December 21, 1978. He became known for playing Benjamin Franklin "Benny the Jet" Rodriguez in The Sandlot (1993), the baseball comedy that became a cultural touchstone. Vitar also appeared as Luis Mendoza in the final two Mighty Ducks films. His entry into acting came unexpectedly when a casting manager spotted him in line for a ride at a school carnival, setting him on a path as a teenage actor. Vitar stepped away from the industry after 1997, keeping his filmography lean and memorable. As a Sagittarius born in the late 1970s, Vitar represents an actor whose impact far outlasted his screen time. His life-path number 4 suggests a foundation-builder—someone who created lasting cultural moments despite a brief career. Actors like Vitar typically balance on-set performance with the pressures of early fame.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Vitar's path to acting was unconventional. A casting manager discovered him while he stood in line for a carnival ride at a school event, the kind of chance encounter that kickstarted his teenage acting career. Before landing his iconic role in The Sandlot, he was an unknown kid in the right place at the right time.
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Trivia
- Vitar was cast in The Sandlot after a chance spotting at a school carnival, not through traditional auditions.
- He appeared in the final two Mighty Ducks films as Luis Mendoza, adding another '90s sports-film credit to his resume.
- He retired from acting after 1997, making his career one of the shortest in Hollywood while maintaining one of the most recognizable roles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Mike Vitar succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 4 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mike Vitar?
- Mike Vitar is 47 years old (born December 21, 1978).
- When is Mike Vitar's birthday?
- Mike Vitar was born on December 21, 1978.
- What is Mike Vitar's zodiac sign?
- Mike Vitar is a Sagittarius, born December 21, 1978.
- What is Mike Vitar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mike Vitar was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Mike Vitar from?
- Mike Vitar is from United States.
- What does Mike Vitar do?
- Mike Vitar is a actor.
- Is Mike Vitar still alive?
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