W. M. Bacon was born in Toledo, Ohio. His introduction to show business came early. He Emceed his elementary school show in the first grade at the age of 6, and a ham was born. Performing in some school plays led to trying out summer stock in his 20's. This was after he had served in the US. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. He did some background work in Los Angeles in the 90's but family issues led to a move. In 2010, while living in Dallas, Texas, He decided to go back in to acting. Landing a few background gigs got him interested once more in the stage. He has done several theatrical productions in the Dallas, Texas area, including playing Sir Lawrence Wargrave in "And Then There Were None" Harriman Spritzer in "Hairspray", and Willie Byrd in "Murders in the Rue Morgue among others. In 2023 He helped start a Community Theatre in Midlothian, Texas. Back Porch Theatre. He has performed as Admiral Von Schreiber i n "The Sound of Music," Various characters in "Alfred Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play', and most recently as FDR in "Annie." He goes by his middle name, Mike, and has been married four times.