Michael Ian Black
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.
Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
Peacemaker
Cleavis Thornwaite
Superman
Cleavis Thornwaite
Reno 911!
Kevin the Sex Offender
Reno 911!
Chris
The Good Fight
Stephen Rankin-Hall
Impractical Jokers
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self
Comedy Central Presents
Self
Name That Tune
Self - Contestant
Reaper
Steve
Wanderlust
Himself
Search Party
Wally
Maron
Himself
Ed
Phil Stubbs
Match Game
Self - Panelist
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host
Insatiable
Pastor Mike
Another Period
Peepers
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Self - Guest
Have I Got News for You
Self - Team Captain
Burning Love
Bill Tundle
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
McKinley Dozen
Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters
Bless This Mess
Cheff
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Very Famous Star Maps Salesman
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
McKinley / George H.W. Bush
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Dr. Ian Black (voice)
This Is 40
Accountant
Reno 911!
Hatzolah Commander
Frisky Dingo
Chase Fontaine (voice)
Deadbeat
TJ
The State
Various Characters
Reno 911!: Miami
Ron of Ron's Tattoo
Spinning Gold
Bill Aucoin