Mike King returns to the Hawks for his fourth season as the in-game host. A New York native, he is a veteran of stage, television and film. He honed his skills performing improvisational comedy at Whole World Theater where he also served as emcee and director. During the Hawks’ off-season, he appeared in Tyler Perry’s latest film, Meet the Browns with Angela Bassett and Rick Fox. Mike is a 12-year veteran and vice president of the event division of Hope-Beckham Inc., one of Atlanta’s top PR and event marketing firms. When Mike is not in Philips Arena or at Hope-Beckham, you can catch Sunday nights at the 10-High in Virginia Highlands performing improv at Sunday Improv Sunday.

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Hometown: Huntington, New York

Pets: Cat named Ben…Who knew that I would love having as cat…I’m a dog person at heart

Married/Single/Other: Married to the most patient women I know…Jennifer

Hobbies/Interests: Performing Improv at the new Village Theatre - www.villagecomedy.com 

Causes You Believe In: National Parkinson Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, Women’s Sports Foundation

Favorite Artist: U2, Pink Floyd

Book You’d Recommend: Light House (P.D. James)

Favorite Movie: Groundhog Day, The Quiet Man

Favorite CDs: How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, Dark Side of the Moon

I’d Give Anything To Meet: David Letterman or Conan O’Brien….What goes through their minds?

Favorite Food: Steak….UM good

You’d Never Know That I: First generation American and my parents are fresh off the boat from Ireland

Closing Comment: You can learn something from everyone you meet….EVERYONE

Favorite Quote: "Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans" John Lennon

Favorite Thing about Hawks games: The Fans

Favorite Hawks contest: The Home Depot price check…The A-Town Dancers make it A LOT OF FUN

Favorite player: Al Horford – Zaza Pachulia

Day Job: Vice President of Events for Hope-Beckham Inc.

Favorite basketball memory: The Hawks Beating Detroit 2/7/06