Michael Ian Black
Acting
Born August 12, 1971 · 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,…
Known For · 40 titles
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Peacemaker
Superman
The Good Fight
Reno 911!
Impractical Jokers
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Comedy Central Presents
Search Party
Name That Tune
Gotham Comedy Live
Insatiable
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Ed
Match Game
Reaper
Burning Love
Another Period
This Is 40
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Have I Got News for You
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Maron
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Bless This Mess
Reno 911!
The State
Frisky Dingo
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Wet Hot American Summer
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Retro Tech
Deadbeat
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
The Burn with Jeff Ross