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