Michael Ian Black

About

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,...

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PeacemakerSeries • 2022The Good FightSeries • 2017Reno 911!Series • 2003Impractical JokersSeries • 2011SupermanMovie • 2025ReaperSeries • 2007InsatiableSeries • 2018EdSeries • 2000Another PeriodSeries • 2015Tom Goes to the MayorSeries • 2004Burning LoveSeries • 2012Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterSeries • 2017Search PartySeries • 2016Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassMovie • 2026Reno 911!Series • 2020The StateSeries • 1994Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampSeries • 2015Bless This MessSeries • 2019Frisky DingoSeries • 2006DeadbeatSeries • 2014They Came TogetherMovie • 2014This Is 40Movie • 2012Wedding DazeMovie • 2006Spinning GoldMovie • 2023