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Michael Ian Black

Acting · Born August 12, 1971 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz; August 12, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella, Another Period and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times. He released a well-received children's book, Chicken Cheeks, in 2009.

Movies with Michael Ian Black

• Superman (2025) — Cleavis Thornwaite
• Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) — Very Famous Star Maps Salesman
• This Is 40 (2012) — Accountant
• They Came Together (2014) — Trevor
• Take Me Home Tonight (2011) — Pete Bering
• Wanderlust (2012) — Himself
• Wet Hot American Summer (2001) — McKinley
• Sextuplets (2019) — Doug
• Spinning Gold (2023) — Bill Aucoin
• Reno 911!: Miami (2007) — Ron of Ron's Tattoo
• Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022) — Hatzolah Commander
• Misery Loves Comedy (2015) — Self

TV shows with Michael Ian Black

• Reaper (2007) — Steve
• Ed (2000) — Phil Stubbs
• Insatiable (2018) — Pastor Mike
• Another Period (2015) — Peepers
• Burning Love (2012) — Bill Tundle
• Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) — McKinley Dozen
• Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) — McKinley / George H.W. Bush
• I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006) — Self