Mike Bolland

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NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Occupation
  • Comedian
  • Inventor

Mike Bolland is a comedian and Inventor living in Mesa, Arizona who was born without a right hand. He is the first person born with only one hand to become a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and compete on the Professional Bowlers Tour.[1]

Early Life

In 1967, Bolland was featured in an article in the Newark Sunday News (the Sunday edition of Newark Evening News) that outlined how the 200 Club of Upper Montclaire assisted the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation with handicapped children.[2] In 1974, Bolland played the part of Danny in The Trial of Billy Jack, the third highest grossing film of 1974.[3]

Other Work

Bolland currently owns the company Two Fisted Drinker.[4] He holds two patents on the product for which the company was founded. He is also a comedian[5] that addresses being born without a right hand while performing.[6]

References

  1. Ulik, Gary. "Handicap Doesn’t Limit Bowler", Article in The Arizona Republic on March 1, 1989, Page 132
  2. "Aid to Kessler Tots is Club Project" Article in the Newark Sunday News on January 29, 1967, Section 4 Page W1
  3. Michael Bolland: Danny, The Trial of Billy Jack, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093066/?ref_=tt_cl_t12
  4. Two Fisted Drinker: About Us, https://thetwofisteddrinker.com/about-us/
  5. Mesa Tribune: Scanlon, Tom. "Mesa Comedian Catches His First Headlining Gig", Article in The Mesa Tribune on April 25, 2021 Page 22 https://issuu.com/timespub/docs/mt_0425_zone_1_book/22
  6. VoyagePhoenix: "Meet Mike Bolland" http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-mike-bolland-comedian-owner-two-fisted-drinker-east-valley/

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