Michael Strassner
Known For
Acting
Born
in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Biography
Michael Strassner is a Baltimore-born actor, writer, and comedian who moved to Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Maryland to pursue a career in comedy and improv. He co-wrote and stars in the independent film The Baltimorons, which premiered at SXSW in 2025, and has appeared on shows like Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Black-ish, and portrayed Jerry “The King” Lawler on Young Rock.
Most Known For
Modern Family
as Ike
The Daily Show
as Self
Parks and Recreation
as Vaughn Swanson
black-ish
as Gym Teacher
Life in Pieces
as Head Wound Guy
English Teacher
as Mitch
Big Boy
as Brooks
The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo
as Mike Wake
The Baltimorons
as Cliff
Grandmother's Gold
as Eddie
How to Be a Slut in America
Webseries: The Movie
as Jeremy Mann
A Spy Movie
as Agent Michael
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
as Hiking Guy
The Carducci Talent Show
as Barrett
Carl the Exorcist
as Mr. Blaire
Good Luck with Everything
as Paul
We Have Notes
as Director
