Michael Ian Black
Acting
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: First Day of Camp
as McKinley Dozen
Age 43 (now 54)
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
as Remi Fontaine
Age 54
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
as Hatzolah Commander
Age 51 (now 54)
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
as Self
Age 43 (now 54)
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Self
Age 43 (now 54)Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
as Self
Age 42 (now 54)
The Bogus Witch Project
as Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
Age 29 (now 54)
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
as Various
Age 24 (now 54)Cults: Saying No Under Pressure
as Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
Age 19 (now 54)
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Team Captain
Age 53 (now 54)
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
as Self
Age 51 (now 54)
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Consulting Producer
Age 45 (now 54) Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
as McKinley / George H.W. Bush
Age 45 (now 54)
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
as Self
Age 44 (now 54)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest
Age 44 (now 54) Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
as McKinley Dozen
Age 43 (now 54)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
Age 42 (now 54)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
Age 37 (now 54)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Self
Age 35 (now 54)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
Age 33 (now 54)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as Self - Guest
Age 27 (now 54)
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