Michael Ian Black
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 an…
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Filmography
Acting (95)
Movies (41)
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
2026 UpcomingJul 10
Deepfaking Sam Altman
2026as Self
Superman
2025as Cleavis Thornwaite
Long Live the State
2025as Self
Sorry/Not Sorry
2024as Self
Spinning Gold
2023as Bill Aucoin
Linoleum
2023as Tony
Handyman from Hell
2023as Philosophy Contractor
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022as Hatzolah Commander
Calls
2020
First One In
2020as Philip
Sextuplets
2019as Doug
I Want My MTV
2019as Self
Slash
2016as Denis
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
2016as Self
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
2016as Randy Jeppesen
Smosh: The Movie
2015as Steve Youtube
Misery Loves Comedy
2015as Self
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015as Self
They Came Together
2014as Trevor
Beef
2014as Lynn Vanderloo
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2014as Self
Hell Baby
2013as Dr. Marshall
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
2013as Self
This Is 40
2012as Accountant
Wanderlust
2012as Himself
Take Me Home Tonight
2011as Pete Bering
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
2011as Self
Stella: Live in Boston
2009as Michael
Birthday
2008as Michael
The Ten
2007as Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
Reno 911!: Miami
2007as Ron of Ron's Tattoo
The Baxter
2005as Ed
Partner(s)
2005as Christopher
Alchemy
2005as Jerry (voice)
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002as Michael
Wet Hot American Summer
2001as McKinley
The Bogus Witch Project
2000as Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995as Various
Cults: Saying No Under Pressure
1991as Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
Television (54)
Have I Got News for You
2024as Self - Team Captain
Peacemaker
2022as Cleavis Thornwaite
Reno 911! Defunded
2022as Organ Dealer
Would I Lie to You?
2022as Self
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
2022as Self
Name That Tune
2021as Self - Contestant
Reno 911!
2020as Hatzolah Commander
Bless This Mess
2019as Cheff
Retro Tech
2019as Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian
Insatiable
2018as Pastor Mike
The Fix
2018as Self - Guest
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
2018
The Good Fight
2017as Stephen Rankin-Hall
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017as McKinley / George H.W. Bush
Search Party
2016as Wally
Match Game
2016as Self - Panelist
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
2016as Self
Debate Wars
2016as Self - Host
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015as McKinley Dozen
Another Period
2015as Peepers
The Jim Gaffigan Show
2015as Daniel
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014as Self - Guest
Deadbeat
2014as TJ
Us & Them
2014as Brian
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014as Self - Host
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013as Self
Gotham Comedy Live
2012as Self - Host
Burning Love
2012as Bill Tundle
The Burn with Jeff Ross
2012as Self
You're Whole
2012as Randall Tyree Mandersohn
Impractical Jokers
2011 Backwash
2010as Fleming
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009as Self - Guest
Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009as Self
I Love the New Millennium
2008as Self
Reality Bites Back
2008as Host
The Xtacles
2008as Chase Fontaine
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007as Self
Reaper
2007as Steve
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006as Self
Frisky Dingo
2006as Chase Fontaine (voice)
I Love Toys
2006
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005as Self
Stella
2005
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004as Dr. Ian Black (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self
Reno 911!
2003as Kevin the Sex Offender
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003as Self
Ed
2000as Phil Stubbs
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999as Self - Guest
Random Play
1999
Comedy Central Presents
1998as Self
Viva Variety
1997as Johnny Blue Jeans
The State
1994as Various Characters
Crew (16)
Movies (11)
Alaskan Murder Mystery
2025Writer
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
2016Writer
Beef
2014Producer
Beef
2014Writer
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
2011Writer
Run Fatboy Run
2007Screenplay
Wedding Daze
2006Director
Wedding Daze
2006Screenplay
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002Director
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002Writer
I'm Your Man
1992Screenplay
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