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Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black

Known For Acting
Birthday Aug 12, 1971 (54)
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Popularity 0.4 (history)
Updated Jul 25, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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, appear ... ing 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 up in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, where he attended Hillsborough High School. His parents divorced when he was three years old; his mother, Jill, later came out as a lesbian. Black's father died at age 39 due to a head injury apparently suffered in an assault and allergic reaction during subsequent surgery. His birth name, Schwartz, is derived from the German word schwarz, which means black. He changed his name to Michael Ian Black to avoid confusion with the actor Mike Schwartz. Black briefly attended New York University, but dropped out to portray Raphael in the promotional campaign for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles concert tour.

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Filmography

Superman

Superman

2025

as Cleavis Thornwaite

Handyman from Hell

Handyman from Hell

2023

as Philosophy Contractor

Linoleum

Linoleum

2023

as Tony

Spinning Gold

Spinning Gold

2023

as Bill Aucoin

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

2022

as Hatzolah Commander

First One In

First One In

2020

as Philip

Sextuplets

Sextuplets

2019

as Doug

Slash

Slash

2016

as Denis

Folk Hero & Funny Guy

Folk Hero & Funny Guy

2016

as Randy Jeppesen

Smosh: The Movie

Smosh: The Movie

2015

as Steve Youtube

Beef

Beef

2014

as Lynn Vanderloo

They Came Together

They Came Together

2014

as Trevor

Hell Baby

Hell Baby

2013

as Dr. Marshall

This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

as Accountant

Take Me Home Tonight

Take Me Home Tonight

2011

as Pete Bering

Backwash

Backwash

2010

as Fleming

Stella: Live in Boston

Stella: Live in Boston

2009

as Michael

Birthday

Birthday

2008

as Michael

Reno 911!: Miami

Reno 911!: Miami

2007

as Ron of Ron's Tattoo

The Ten

The Ten

2007

as Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon

Alchemy

Alchemy

2005

as Jerry (voice)

Partner(s)

Partner(s)

2005

as Christopher

The Baxter

The Baxter

2005

as Ed

Stella Shorts 1998-2002

Stella Shorts 1998-2002

2002

as Michael

Wet Hot American Summer

Wet Hot American Summer

2001

as McKinley

The Bogus Witch Project

The Bogus Witch Project

2000

as Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")

Beef

Beef

2014

Writer

Run Fatboy Run

Run Fatboy Run

2007

Screenplay

Wedding Daze

Wedding Daze

2006

Screenplay

I'm Your Man

I'm Your Man

1992

Screenplay

Wedding Daze

Wedding Daze

2006

Director

Stella Shorts 1998-2002

Stella Shorts 1998-2002

2002

Director

Beef

Beef

2014

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Ed

as Phil Stubbs

Episodes: 83

First Aired: Oct 08, 2000

Burning Love

as Bill Tundle

Episodes: 42

First Aired: Jun 01, 2012

Viva Variety

as Johnny Blue Jeans

Episodes: 37

First Aired: Apr 01, 1997

Another Period

as Peepers

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Jun 23, 2015

Frisky Dingo

as Chase Fontaine

Episodes: 25

First Aired: Oct 16, 2006

The State

as Various Characters

Episodes: 24

First Aired: Jan 21, 1994

The Jim Gaffigan Show

as Daniel

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Jul 15, 2015

You're Whole

as Randall Tyree Mandersohn

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Nov 05, 2012

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

as McKinley Dozen

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jul 31, 2015

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

as McKinley / George H.W. Bush

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Aug 04, 2017

Us & Them

as Brian

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Jan 01, 2014

Insatiable

as Pastor Mike

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Aug 10, 2018

Tom Goes to the Mayor

as Dr. Ian Black (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 14, 2004

The Xtacles

as Chase Fontaine

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 09, 2008

Reno 911!

as Chris

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 23, 2003

The Good Fight

as Stephen Rankin-Hall

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 19, 2017

Reno 911!

as Kevin the Sex Offender

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2003

Deadbeat

as TJ

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 09, 2014

Search Party

as Wally

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 21, 2016

Bless This Mess

as Cheff

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 16, 2019

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

as Self - Host

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Jan 13, 2014

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Team Captain

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Sep 14, 2024

Stella

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Jun 29, 2005

I Love the '70s: Volume 2

as Self

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Jul 10, 2006

Reality Bites Back

as Host

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Unknown

I Love the New Millennium

as Self

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jun 23, 2008

Michael & Michael Have Issues

as Self

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Jul 15, 2009

Random Play

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jul 24, 1999

Debate Wars

as Self - Host

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Sep 22, 2016

Reaper

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 25, 2007

I Love Toys

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Mar 06, 2006

Join or Die with Craig Ferguson

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 18, 2016

Would I Lie to You?

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 09, 2022

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 21, 2013

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

Retro Tech

as Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 02, 2019

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 30, 1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2005

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 25, 2014

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 15, 2012

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 11, 2007

Name That Tune

as Self - Contestant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 2021

Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 11, 2018

Match Game

as Self - Panelist

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 26, 2016

Celebrity Poker Showdown

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 02, 2003

The Burn with Jeff Ross

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 14, 2012

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 22, 2022

Impractical Jokers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 15, 2011

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