Actor

Michael Ian Black

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. 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.

Notable work

7.3
Superman (2025)
as Cleavis Thornwaite
8.2
Peacemaker (2022)
as Cleavis Thornwaite
5.9
This Is 40 (2012)
as Accountant
7.8
Insatiable (2018)
as Pastor Mike
5.5
Wanderlust (2012)
as Himself
6.2
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
as McKinley
6.2
Sextuplets (2019)
as Doug
6
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
as Pete Bering
5.5
They Came Together (2014)
as Trevor
5.6
Wedding Daze (2006)
Director
8
Impractical Jokers (2011)
cast
6.1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
as Self - Guest

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