Michael Ian Black
Known For
Acting
Born
1971-08-12 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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.
Most Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
Superman
as Cleavis Thornwaite
The Good Fight
as Stephen Rankin-Hall
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Peacemaker
as Cleavis Thornwaite
Reno 911!
as Kevin the Sex Offender
Reno 911!
as Chris
Impractical Jokers
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self
Insatiable
as Pastor Mike
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Self
Match Game
as Self - Panelist
Search Party
as Wally
Ed
as Phil Stubbs
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
as McKinley Dozen
Another Period
as Peepers
Reaper
as Steve
Name That Tune
as Self - Contestant