1971-08-12 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. 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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Deepfaking Sam Altman | Self | 2026-01-16 |
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass | 2026-01-25 | |
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Long Live the State | Self | 2025-06-08 |
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Superman | Cleavis Thornwaite | 2025-07-09 |
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Sorry/Not Sorry | Self | 2024-07-12 |
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Handyman from Hell | Philosophy Contractor | 2023-10-19 |
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Linoleum | Tony | 2023-03-17 |
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Spinning Gold | Bill Aucoin | 2023-03-31 |
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Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist | Hatzolah Commander | 2022-12-03 |
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First One In | Philip | 2020-09-08 |
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Calls | 2020-07-13 | |
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I Want My MTV | Self | 2019-05-01 |
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Sextuplets | Doug | 2019-08-16 |
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Slash | Denis | 2016-03-13 |
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Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert | Self | 2016-05-13 |
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Folk Hero & Funny Guy | Randy Jeppesen | 2016-04-16 |
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Smosh: The Movie | Steve Youtube | 2015-07-23 |
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Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot | Self | 2015-07-31 |
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Misery Loves Comedy | Self | 2015-01-23 |
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They Came Together | Trevor | 2014-06-27 |
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Beef | Lynn Vanderloo | 2014-11-11 |
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Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Self | 2014-08-12 |
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Hell Baby | Dr. Marshall | 2013-09-06 |
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Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable | Self | 2013-10-25 |
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Wanderlust | Himself | 2012-02-23 |
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This Is 40 | Accountant | 2012-12-20 |
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Michael Ian Black: Very Famous | Self | 2011-08-06 |
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Take Me Home Tonight | Pete Bering | 2011-03-04 |
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Stella: Live in Boston | Michael | 2009-08-13 |
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Birthday | Michael | 2008-12-15 |
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The Ten | Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon | 2007-08-03 |
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Reno 911!: Miami | Ron of Ron's Tattoo | 2007-02-23 |
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Partner(s) | Christopher | 2005-07-07 |
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The Baxter | Ed | 2005-08-26 |
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Alchemy | Jerry (voice) | 2005-04-25 |
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Stella Shorts 1998-2002 | Michael | 2002-12-20 |
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Wet Hot American Summer | McKinley | 2001-07-27 |
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The Bogus Witch Project | Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods") | 2000-10-10 |
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Big Helium Dog | Martin Huber | 1999-01-01 |
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The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special | Various | 1995-10-27 |
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Cults: Saying No Under Pressure | Male Student (as Michael Schwartz) | 1991-03-18 |
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MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers |
