Michael Ian Black
Biografía
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.
Filmografía
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
(2026)
Deepfaking Sam Altman
Self (2026)
Superman
Cleavis Thornwaite (2025)
Long Live the State
Self (2025)
Have I Got News for You
Self - Team Captain (2024)
Louis C.K.: Perdón (o no)
Self (2024)
Handyman from Hell
Philosophy Contractor (2023)
Tocando el cielo (Spinning Gold)
Bill Aucoin (2023)
Linoleum
Tony (2023)
Reno 911: Qué bello es delinquir
Hatzolah Commander (2022)
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
Self (2022)
Would I Lie to You?
Self (2022)
Reno 911! Defunded
Organ Dealer (2022)
El Pacificador
Cleavis Thornwaite (2022)
Name That Tune
Self - Contestant (2021)
First One In
Philip (2020)
Calls
(2020)
Reno 911!
Hatzolah Commander (2020)
Retro Tech
Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian (2019)
Sextillizos
Doug (2019)
MTV. La revolución del videoclip
Self (2019)
Bless This Mess
Cheff (2019)
The Fix
Self - Guest (2018)
Insatiable
Pastor Mike (2018)
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
(2018)
Wet Hot American Summer: 10 años después
McKinley / George H.W. Bush (2017)
The Good Fight
Stephen Rankin-Hall (2017)
Search Party
Wally (2016)
Debate Wars
Self - Host (2016)
Match Game
Self - Panelist (2016)
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
Self (2016)
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Randy Jeppesen (2016)
Slash
Denis (2016)
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
Self (2016)
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Self (2015)
Wet Hot American Summer: Primer día de campamento
McKinley Dozen (2015)
Smosh : La película
Steve Youtube (2015)
The Jim Gaffigan Show
Daniel (2015)
Another Period
Peepers (2015)
Misery Loves Comedy
Self (2015)
Beef
Lynn Vanderloo (2014)
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Self (2014)
¿Venís juntos?
Trevor (2014)
Deadbeat
TJ (2014)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest (2014)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Self - Host (2014)
Us & Them
Brian (2014)
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
Self (2013)
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self (2013)
Hell Baby
Dr. Marshall (2013)
Si fuera fácil
Accountant (2012)
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host (2012)
You're Whole
Randall Tyree Mandersohn (2012)
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Self (2012)
Burning Love
Bill Tundle (2012)
Sácame del paraíso
Himself (2012)
Bromistas Imprácticos
(2011)
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
Self (2011)
Llévame a casa nena
Pete Bering (2011)
Backwash
Fleming (2010)
Stella: Live in Boston
Michael (2009)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest (2009)
Michael & Michael Have Issues
Self (2009)
Birthday
Michael (2008)
The Xtacles
Chase Fontaine (2008)
Reality Bites Back
Host (2008)
I Love the New Millennium
Self (2008)
Reaper
Steve (2007)
Los diez locos mandamientos
Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon (2007)
¡Maderos 091!
Ron of Ron's Tattoo (2007)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self (2007)
Frisky Dingo
Chase Fontaine (voice) (2006)
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Self (2006)
I Love Toys
(2006)
The Baxter
Ed (2005)
Partner(s)
Christopher (2005)
Stella
(2005)
Alchemy
Jerry (voice) (2005)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self (2005)
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Dr. Ian Black (voice) (2004)
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Self (2003)
Reno 911!
Chris (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self (2003)
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
Michael (2002)
Wet Hot American Summer
McKinley (2001)
The Bogus Witch Project
Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods") (2000)
Ed
Phil Stubbs (2000)
Random Play
(1999)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Self - Guest (1999)
Big Helium Dog
Martin Huber (1999)
Comedy Central Presents
Self (1998)
Viva Variety
Johnny Blue Jeans (1997)
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Various (1995)
The State
Various Characters (1994)
Cults: Saying No Under Pressure
Male Student (as Michael Schwartz) (1991)
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers