- "I've been an idiot about so many things. I've been stuck trying to fix the past, but you are the most important thing in the world to me, and I promise you i'm gonna do better."
- ―Mike Schmidt to Abby Schmidt[src]
Michael “Mike” Schmidt is the former security guard of the abandoned Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place location. Traumatized by the kidnapping of his brother Garrett Schmidt, Schmidt found himself alone and responsible for caring for his younger sister, Abby Schmidt. After being fired from multiple jobs, and as a officer in R.P.D in Raccoon city which he was traumatized as well in Sep 30 1998 in the T-virus outbreak and after he eventually took the role of night guard at the restaurant where he meet Vanessa Shelly and learned the decades-old incident that had occurred. Schmidt became aware of the animatronics' sentience through Abby’s friendship with them and later discovered that William Afton was behind his brother’s abduction. With the assistance of Shelly, Abby, and the animatronics, they subdued Afton and took Shelly to a hospital to recover from her injuries.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Schmidt and his family
- "You know what’s crazy is, uh, when… when Garrett and I were kids, they were like those perfect parents you’d see on old TV shows."
- ―Mike Schmidt to Vanessa Shelly[src]
Michael Schmidt was born in 1975 and grew up with his younger brother Garrett Schmidt. The family would hold hands and say grace when having dinner, with Schmidt thinking of it as cheesy.
Family Tragedy[]
Schmidt attempts to save Garrett Schmidt
- "You know we used to have a brother, right? Garrett. I don’t… I don’t really talk about him very much.
Neither did Mom or Dad.
Yeah, it was hard for them. It’s hard for me, too." - ―Mike Schmidt and Abby Schmidt[src]
During a trip to Covered Pines Campground, Schmidt was put in charge of watching Garrett Schmidt but was horrified to see him taken away in a car. He chased after it but couldn’t keep up, and despite a search, no evidence was found. The loss shattered his family—his mother, desperate for another son, gave birth to Abby Schmidt instead, which drove her further into madness. After Schmidt turned eighteen, his father left, with his mother soon passing away, leaving him as Abby’s sole guardian. Struggling to support her, he worked briefly at Tire Zone before being fired for insubordination, then as custodial staff at Media World until it shut down. Eventually, he found stability as a security guard at the local mall.
Getting Fired[]
Altercation in the Mall Fountain[]
Schmidt on break talking to Jeremiah
- "You beat up a man in broad daylight. In front of his child."
- ―Steve Raglan to Mike Schmidt[src]
During his shift, Schmidt shared his book, Dream Theory, with his coworker Jeremiah. After reading a portion, Jeremiah asked if Schmidt believed in its contents, to which Schmidt replied that belief was personal. Jeremiah then reminisced about trading a Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card for a used copy of Missile Command and wishing he could undo it. When he asked to borrow the book, Schmidt declined.
Schmidt sees a boy being taken
While waiting in line for ice cream, Schmidt noticed a young boy standing alone. As he went to order, he saw a man leading the child away, triggering memories of his brother’s abduction. Acting on impulse, Schmidt rushed forward, tackling the man into a fountain and attacking him in a blind rage—until the boy cried out to his dad. Realizing his mistake, Schmidt was stopped by Jeremiah and was fired for his outburst.
A New Job Offering[]
Schmidt gets Abby Schmidt’s attention
- "You’re being a jerk.
You know I have somewhere I have to be. Come on, let’s go. Five minutes. I need you dressed." - ―Mike Schmidt to Abby Schmidt
The next day, unemployed again, Schmidt decided to see a career counselor. While getting dressed, he found Abby hiding in a fort she had built. Calling for her and shaking the fort to get her attention, he reminded her they were leaving soon. As he left, Abby threw a stuffed animal at him in protest.
Schmidt sits in Steve Raglan’s office
After dropping Abby at school, Schmidt went to the career counselor’s office, waiting to be called into Steve Raglan’s office. Raglan reviewed his file, questioning him about the mall incident, which Schmidt defended as an accident. When Raglan read Schmidt’s full name, he froze, then oddly offered coffee, confusing Mike. After pouring himself a cup, Raglan explained Mike’s limited job options. As Mike prepared to leave in despair, Raglan mentioned a security job, prompting him to sit back down. Upon hearing about the low pay, Mike tried to leave, but Raglan handed him a business card before he exited.
Schmidt finds a delinquency notice
Schmidt drove home, found a delinquency notice on the door, and thanked Abby’s babysitter, Max. He checked on Abby, who was drawing in her room, but she refused to eat, frustrating him. When Abby said he was sitting on her friend, Mike responded indifferently. After Schmidt mentioned that not eating wouldn’t help her grow, Abby’s friend called him an idiot, leading Schmidt to assert his reality over the imaginary friend. That night, Schmidt had a dream about Garrett Schmidt’s kidnapping and struggled to identify who took his brother.
Confronted by Jane Schmidt[]
Jane Schmidt shames Schmidt
The next morning, Schmidt took Abby to school but was called into a meeting with their aunt Jane Schmidt, her lawyer Doug, and Abby’s teacher, Doctor Lillian. Jane accused Schmidt of being unfit to care for a “mentally ill” child like Abby, calling him a degenerate. As tensions rose between Lillian and Jane, Jane ordered Doug to hand Schmidt court papers, warning him to sign them or risk losing custody of Abby forever.
Schmidt talks with Doctor Lillian
After the meeting, Schmidt spoke with Lillian, expressing his belief that his sister didn’t care for him and that Jane might be right. Lillian reassured him, saying that he meant the world to Abby. She also advised Mike to find another job to strengthen his case for keeping custody of his sister.
Working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place[]
Arrival[]
Schmidt arrives at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place
- "Uh, yeah, I was just calling to see if that job that you offered was, uh, was still available.
Oh, it absolutely is. Why? Have you had a change of heart?" - ―Mike Schmidt and Steve Raglan
Later, Schmidt called Steve Raglan and accepted his job offer and asked for directions. Upon arriving at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place, he surveyed the area and entered the office, where he found a VHS tape labeled with his name. Puzzled, he played it, revealing an instructional video about the job. As the tape glitched out, he explored the office and was startled by a small boy figure inside a locker. Turning it away, he found a security guard jacket, put it on, and prepared for the night.
Schmidt investigates the stage
After Schmidt surveyed the dark pizzeria, he heard a noise from the show stage. Investigating, he was startled by the animatronics but found nothing unusual. Returning to the office, he took a nap.
Meeting The Missing Children[]
Schmidt encounters the Missing Children
- "Did you see that car? You see what happened? Did you see who took my brother?"
- ―Mike Schmidt to the Missing Children
Schmidt tried again to identify Garrett Schmidt’s abductor but failed. Hearing a tree branch crack, he turned to see five children staring at him. Confused, he asked if they had seen who took his brother, but they ran away. Chasing after one, he tripped and woke up to his watch’s alarm.
Schmidt arrives back home
After arriving home, Schmidt was greeted by Max, who asked about the job. He described it as “interesting.” As Max prepared to leave, he promised to pay her, and she jokingly replied that she knew where he lived. Checking on Abby, who was peacefully asleep, Schmidt smiled, feeling a sense of contentment and responsibility.
Meeting Vanessa Shelly[]
Schmidt asks Abby Schmidt for his vest
- "This place, it gets to people. It’s one of the reasons why you’re gonna quit.
I’m sorry?
Oh, yeah. You security hires, they never last." - ―Vanessa Shelly and Mike Schmidt[src]
Believing the mysterious children were connected to Garrett Schmidt, Schmidt tried to take the Nebraska poster for his investigation but was startled by Abby Schmidt. They argued, with Abby wearing his security outfit, before forcefully sending her to her room.
Schmidt meets Vanessa Shelly
Arriving at the pizzeria, Schmidt encountered the children in another dream. Frustrated by their silence, he chased one, who slashed his arm and screamed, waking Schmidt up and causing the lights to go haywire. After fixing them, he heard a doorbell and saw someone standing outside. As he approached the entrance, he was greeted by Officer Vanessa Shelly. After a quick introduction, Shelly noticed his bleeding arm and entered the pizzeria to help bandage the wound.
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Opening Up[]
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Meeting The Animatronics[]
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Building a Fort[]
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Personality[]
- "There are ghost children possessing giant robots? Thanks for the heads up."
- ―Mike Schmidt to Vanessa Shelly[src]
Mike Schmidt is a deeply troubled yet inherently protective individual, shaped by the trauma of his past. His defining trait is his unwavering guilt over the kidnapping of his younger brother, Garrett Schmidt, an event that has haunted him since childhood. This guilt manifests in recurring dreams where he obsessively tries to recall the face of the abductor, clinging to the hope that he can somehow change the past. His inability to move on isolates him, leaving him emotionally closed off and struggling to maintain stability in his life. Despite his best efforts, he finds himself jobless and on the verge of losing custody of his younger sister, Abby, further reinforcing his belief that he is a failure.
His guilt also impacts his relationship with the people he’s previously worked with. While he was capable of forming friendships, such as with his coworker Jeremiah, he remained distant and unwilling to open up. His quick temper and emotional instability ultimately led to his firing, as his unresolved trauma caused him to lash out violently when he thought he was witnessing another child abduction. His inability to separate the past from the present cost him his job and further reinforced his belief that he was incapable of doing anything right.
The one person that represents Schmidt’s fear is William Afton, a man who takes children away from their families and leaves them with no closure. Their dynamic is one of manipulation and power; Afton, disguised as Steve Raglan, preys on Schmidt’s desperation by offering him a job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Place. Schmidt, unaware of Afton’s true nature, sees him only as an unnervingly persistent career counselor, but as the truth unfolds, his hatred for Afton grows. When he is confronted by Afton, he is forced to confront him directly, shifting from a passive victim of circumstance to someone willing to fight back.
Vanessa Shelly is one of the few people who shows Schmidt genuine kindness, though their relationship is complicated. At first, she seems like an ally, offering guidance and knowledge about the pizzeria. However, her cryptic behavior and reluctance to share the full truth put a strain on their dynamic. While she does care for Schmidt and Abby, her loyalty to her father prevents her from taking decisive action against Afton until it’s nearly too late. Despite this, Schmidt ultimately sees her as someone who, like him, is trapped by the past, and their shared trauma allows them to understand each other in ways no one else can.
Above all, Schmidt is a man defined by his struggles, his guilt, failures, and unwillingness to move on. He is neither a traditional hero nor an outright victim; instead, he is someone caught in between, desperately trying to make things right but constantly falling short. However, his greatest strength lies in his resilience. Even when he is at his lowest, he continues to fight, whether it’s for his sister, helping those in need, or for some semblance of redemption. His journey is not about erasing the past but learning to live with it, and in the end, he proves that while he may never fully heal, he can still protect those he loves.
Equipment[]
- Flashlight: To be added
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Trivia[]
- In the video game series, Mike Schmidt was a night guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria and the protagonist of the first Five Nights at Freddy’s game.
- Mike Schmidt’s occasional order of ice cream is chocolate peanut butter twist.
- Mike Schmidt is 5’6.
Behind the Scenes[]
- Matt Cipro was a stunt double for Josh Hutcherson for the role of Mike Schmidt.
