Mike Dargatis III was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to parents Michael and Laura. At the age of 6, he moved to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, where he spent the remainder of his youth. Mike attended Abington Heights High School. Upon graduation, he went on to attend Clarion University (now Pennsylvania Western University). After 2 years, he transferred to Wilkes University, where he graduated with a degree in Communications Studies. Upon moving to Pittsburgh, PA, Mike gained an interest in acting after appearing as a waiter in the A&E TV series "Those Who Kill". He has since appeared in over 60 commercials, print ads, and short films. After moving to Los Angeles, he has appeared alongside Bruce Willis, Luke Wilson & Devon Sawa in the film "Gasoline Alley", and shot his first Co-Star role on the hit NBC television show "Magnum P.I.".