Michael Ian Black
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA — Aug 12 1971
Biography
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. Black was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Jill and Robert Schwartz, a store owner and an executive, respectively. His family is Jewish. He grew…
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The Good Fight
Stephen Rankin-Hall
Peacemaker
Cleavis Thornwaite
Superman
Cleavis Thornwaite
Reno 911!
Kevin the Sex Offender
Search Party
Wally
Ed
Phil Stubbs
Impractical Jokers
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self
Reaper
Steve
Insatiable
Pastor Mike
Match Game
Self - Panelist
Name That Tune
Self - Contestant
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Dr. Ian Black (voice)
Burning Love
Bill Tundle
Another Period
Peepers
Bless This Mess
Cheff
Frisky Dingo
Chase Fontaine (voice)
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
McKinley Dozen
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
McKinley / George H.W. Bush
Deadbeat
TJ
Reno 911!
Hatzolah Commander
Would I Lie to You?
Self
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Self
The State
Various Characters
This Is 40
Accountant
Stella
Wanderlust
Himself
Reno 911! Defunded
Miss Mertz
Us & Them
Brian
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
Self
Sextuplets
Doug
The Jim Gaffigan Show
Daniel
Wedding Daze
Directing
Reno 911!: Miami
Ron of Ron's Tattoo
Retro Tech
Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian
Michael & Michael Have Issues
Self
The Ten
Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
Wet Hot American Summer
McKinley
Run Fatboy Run
Writing
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
Viva Variety
Johnny Blue Jeans
Smosh: The Movie
Steve Youtube
Take Me Home Tonight
Pete Bering
Spinning Gold
Bill Aucoin
Slash
Denis
Reality Bites Back
Host
The Baxter
Ed
The Xtacles
Chase Fontaine
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Self - Host
They Came Together
Trevor
Hell Baby
Dr. Marshall
Long Live the State
Self
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
Michael
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Various
Linoleum
Tony
Random Play
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Hatzolah Commander
Debate Wars
Self - Host
I Love Toys
Beef
Lynn Vanderloo
Deepfaking Sam Altman
Self
Partner(s)
Christopher
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Randy Jeppesen
Alchemy
Jerry (voice)
You're Whole
Randall Tyree Mandersohn
First One In
Philip
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Self
Calls
The Bogus Witch Project
Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Self
Big Helium Dog
Martin Huber
Sorry/Not Sorry
Self
Birthday
Michael
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
Self
Handyman from Hell
Philosophy Contractor
I Want My MTV
Self
Backwash
Fleming
Cults: Saying No Under Pressure
Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
Stella: Live in Boston
Michael
I'm Your Man
Writing
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
Self
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
Self
Alaskan Murder Mystery
Writing