Deepfaking Sam Altman
2026 · Movie
as Self
Michael Ian Black
1971-08-12
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
Writers: , , Another Period, , Stella
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.
Filmography
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
2026 · Movie
as Very Famous Star Maps Salesman
Long Live the State
2025 · Movie
as Self
Superman
2025 · Movie
as Cleavis Thornwaite
Sorry/Not Sorry
2024 · Movie
as Self
Have I Got News for You
2024 · TV Show
as Self - Team Captain
Spinning Gold
2023 · Movie
as Bill Aucoin
Handyman from Hell
2023 · Movie
as Philosophy Contractor
Linoleum
2023 · Movie
as Tony
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022 · Movie
as Hatzolah Commander
Would I Lie to You?
2022 · TV Show
as Self
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
2022 · TV Show
as Self
Reno 911! Defunded
2022 · TV Show
as Miss Mertz, Time Traveler, Hatzolah Captain, Organ Dealer
Peacemaker
2022 · TV Show
as Cleavis Thornwaite
Name That Tune
2021 · TV Show
as Self - Contestant
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Calls
2020 · Movie
First One In
2020 · Movie
as Philip
Reno 911!
2020 · TV Show
as Hatzolah Commander
Sextuplets
2019 · Movie
as Doug
I Want My MTV
2019 · Movie
as Self
Retro Tech
2019 · TV Show
as Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian
Bless This Mess
2019 · TV Show
as Cheff
Insatiable
2018 · TV Show
as Pastor Mike
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
2018 · TV Show
The Fix
2018 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017 · TV Show
as McKinley / George H.W. Bush
The Good Fight
2017 · TV Show
as Stephen Rankin-Hall
Slash
2016 · Movie
as Denis
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
2016 · Movie
as Randy Jeppesen
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
2016 · Movie
as Self
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
2016 · TV Show
as Self
Search Party
2016 · TV Show
as Wally
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Debate Wars
2016 · TV Show
as Self - Host
Match Game
2016 · TV Show
as Self - Panelist
Misery Loves Comedy
2015 · Movie
as Self
Smosh: The Movie
2015 · Movie
as Steve Youtube
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015 · Movie
as Self
Another Period
2015 · TV Show
as Peepers
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015 · TV Show
as McKinley Dozen
The Jim Gaffigan Show
2015 · TV Show
as Daniel
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
They Came Together
2014 · Movie
as Trevor
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2014 · Movie
as Self
Beef
2014 · Movie
as Lynn Vanderloo
Us & Them
2014 · TV Show
as Brian
Deadbeat
2014 · TV Show
as TJ
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014 · TV Show
as Self - Host
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Hell Baby
2013 · Movie
as Dr. Marshall
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Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
2013 · Movie
as Self
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013 · TV Show
as Self
Maron
2013 · TV Show
as Himself
This Is 40
2012 · Movie
as Accountant
Wanderlust
2012 · Movie
as Himself
You're Whole
2012 · TV Show
as Randall Tyree Mandersohn
Burning Love
2012 · TV Show
as Bill Tundle
Gotham Comedy Live
2012 · TV Show
as Self - Host
The Burn with Jeff Ross
2012 · TV Show
as Self
Take Me Home Tonight
2011 · Movie
as Pete Bering
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
2011 · Movie
as Self
Impractical Jokers
2011 · TV Show
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Backwash
2010 · TV Show
as Fleming
Stella: Live in Boston
2009 · Movie
as Michael
Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009 · TV Show
as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
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Birthday
2008 · Movie
as Michael
Reality Bites Back
2008 · TV Show
as Host
The Xtacles
2008 · TV Show
as Chase Fontaine
I Love the New Millennium
2008 · TV Show
as Self
The Ten
2007 · Movie
as Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
Reno 911!: Miami
2007 · Movie
as Ron of Ron's Tattoo
Reaper
2007 · TV Show
as Steve
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007 · TV Show
as Self
Frisky Dingo
2006 · TV Show
as Chase Fontaine (voice)
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I Love Toys
2006 · TV Show
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006 · TV Show
as Self
The Baxter
2005 · Movie
as Ed
Alchemy
2005 · Movie
as Jerry (voice)
Partner(s)
2005 · Movie
as Christopher
Stella
2005 · TV Show
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · TV Show
as Self
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004 · TV Show
as Dr. Ian Black (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV Show
as Self
Reno 911!
2003 · TV Show
as Kevin the Sex Offender, Chris
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003 · TV Show
as Self
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002 · Movie
as Michael
Wet Hot American Summer
2001 · Movie
as McKinley
The Bogus Witch Project
2000 · Movie
as Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
Ed
2000 · TV Show
as Phil Stubbs
Big Helium Dog
1999 · Movie
as Martin Huber
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Random Play
1999 · TV Show
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Comedy Central Presents
1998 · TV Show
as Self
Viva Variety
1997 · TV Show
as Johnny Blue Jeans
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995 · Movie
as Various
The State
1994 · TV Show
as Various Characters
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Cults: Saying No Under Pressure
1991 · Movie
as Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
· Movie
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Bad Day For Bigfoot
· Movie
Crew Credits
Alaskan Murder Mystery
2025 · Movie
Writer
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017 · TV Show
Consulting Producer
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert
2016 · Movie
Writer
Another Period
2015 · TV Show
Writer
Beef
2014 · Movie
Producer, Writer
You're Whole
2012 · TV Show
Creator
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous
2011 · Movie
Writer
Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009 · TV Show
Producer, Creator
Run Fatboy Run
2007 · Movie
Screenplay
Wedding Daze
2006 · Movie
Director, Screenplay
Stella
2005 · TV Show
Writer, Producer, Creator
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002 · Movie
Writer, Director
Viva Variety
1997 · TV Show
Creator
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I'm Your Man
1992 · Movie
Screenplay
