Michael Ian Black
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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Films (48)
Michael Ian Black: First Annual Retirement Special
2026 · Self, Writer
Gail Daughtry y el vale por un rollo VIP
2026 · Very Famous Star Maps Salesman
Deepfaking Sam Altman
2026 · Self
Alaskan Murder Mystery
2025 · Writer
Superman
2025 · Cleavis Thornwaite
Long Live the State
2025 · Self
Sorry/Not Sorry
2024 · Self
Handyman from Hell
2023 · Philosophy Contractor
Rouler sur l'or
2023 · Bill Aucoin
Linoleum
2023 · Tony
Reno 911 : Le casse de Noël
2022 · Hatzolah Commander
First One In
2020 · Philip
Calls
2020
Les sextuplés
2019 · Doug
MTV : la télévision d'une génération
2019 · Self
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
2016 · Self, Writer
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
2016 · Randy Jeppesen
Slash
2016 · Denis
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015 · Self
Smosh: The Movie
2015 · Steve Youtube
Misery Loves Comedy
2015 · Self
Beef
2014 · Lynn Vanderloo, Writer, Producer
Turtle Power: La Historia Definitiva de las Tortugas Ninja
2014 · Self
Se unieron
2014 · Trevor
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
2013 · Self
Hell Baby
2013 · Dr. Marshall
40 ans : mode d'emploi
2012 · Accountant
Peace, love et plus si affinités
2012 · Himself
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
2011 · Self, Writer
Une soirée d'enfer
2011 · Pete Bering
Stella: Live in Boston
2009 · Michael
Birthday
2008 · Michael
Cours Toujours Dennis
2007 · Screenplay
The Ten
2007 · Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
Alerte à Miami : Reno 911 !
2007 · Ron of Ron's Tattoo
Mariage Express
2006 · Director, Screenplay
The Baxter
2005 · Ed
Partner(s)
2005 · Christopher
Alchemy
2005 · Jerry (voice)
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002 · Michael, Writer, Director
Wet Hot American Summer
2001 · McKinley
The Bogus Witch Project
2000 · Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
Big Helium Dog
1999 · Martin Huber
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995 · Various
I'm Your Man
1992 · Screenplay
Cults: Saying No Under Pressure
1991 · Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
Bad Day For Bigfoot
Séries (57)
Have I Got News for You
2024 · Self - Team Captain
The Big Game on Tour
2024 · Self
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
2022 · Self
Would I Lie to You?
2022 · Self
Reno 911! Defunded
2022 · Miss Mertz, Time Traveler, Hatzolah Captain, Organ Dealer
Peacemaker
2022 · Cleavis Thornwaite
Name That Tune
2021 · Self - Contestant
Reno 911!
2020 · Hatzolah Commander
Retro Tech
2019 · Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian
Bless This Mess
2019 · Cheff
The Fix
2018 · Self - Guest
Insatiable
2018 · Pastor Mike
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
2018
Wet Hot American Summer : 10 Years Later
2017 · McKinley / George H.W. Bush, Consulting Producer
Une lutte exemplaire
2017 · Stephen Rankin-Hall
Search Party
2016 · Wally
Debate Wars
2016 · Self - Host
Match Game
2016 · Self - Panelist
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
2016 · Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015 · McKinley Dozen
The Jim Gaffigan Show
2015 · Daniel
Another Period
2015 · Peepers, Writer
RIP : Fauchés et sans repos
2014 · TJ
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014 · Self - Host
Us & Them
2014 · Brian
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013 · Self
Maron
2013 · Himself
Gotham Comedy Live
2012 · Self - Host
You're Whole
2012 · Randall Tyree Mandersohn, Creator
The Burn with Jeff Ross
2012 · Self
Burning Love
2012 · Bill Tundle
Les Jokers
2011
Backwash
2010 · Fleming
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009 · Self, Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Creator
The Xtacles
2008 · Chase Fontaine
Reality Bites Back
2008 · Host
I Love the New Millennium
2008 · Self
Le Diable & Moi
2007 · Steve
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007 · Self
Frisky Dingo
2006 · Chase Fontaine (voice)
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006 · Self
I Love Toys
2006
Stella
2005 · Writer, Producer, Creator
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · Self
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004 · Dr. Ian Black (voice)
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003 · Self
Reno 911, n'appelez pas !
2003 · Kevin the Sex Offender, Chris
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
Ed
2000 · Phil Stubbs
Random Play
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999 · Self - Guest
Comedy Central Presents
1998 · Self
Viva Variety
1997 · Johnny Blue Jeans, Creator
The State
1994 · Various Characters