Born in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, the campus of the high school he attended held a Public Access TV Station that allowed him to hone his skills as a producer, director, writer, and on-screen talent, broadcasting various shows to the community. He went on to attend Los Angeles Valley College, with the intention of becoming either a camera person or director. During his time at the college, he became a Disc Jockey for the College radio station, which was broadcast to the San Fernando Valley, and formed a successful on-air morning comedy team with a fellow student. He also wrote and performed numerous radio plays and sketches, showcasing his versatility and creativity.
In addition to his radio endeavors, he began studying acting with renowned instructors such as Stella Adler and well-established character actor Bruce Glover. He went on to appear in numerous stage productions, further developing his craft. His first principal movie role was in the iconic film Weird Science, working alongside the legendary John Hughes. Although John Hughes did not have final cut approval, Mikul's 10 scenes were unfortunately cut almost entirely from the final product.
Mikul's career then took a turn when he was cast as Detective Garner in the long-running Witchcraft movie series, marking the beginning of a period of appearing in many B horror movies. While not all of these films were critically acclaimed, they were often entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Throughout his career, he has continued to work behind-the-scenes on an astonishing number of projects, contributing to virtually every aspect of filmmaking.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Mikul also became a photographer early on, using his skills to help other actors against the high cost of traditional headshots. He continues to photograph actors, models, musicians, and authors, and works as a on-set and behind-the-scenes photographer, showcasing his impressive range and versatility as a creative professional.
