Michael Ian Black
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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
Credits
Superman (2025)
as Cleavis Thornwaite
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026)
as Remi Fontaine
This Is 40 (2012)
as Accountant
Wanderlust (2012)
as Himself
Sextuplets (2019)
as Doug
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
as McKinley
The Ten (2007)
as Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
They Came Together (2014)
as Trevor
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
as Ron of Ron's Tattoo
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
as Pete Bering
Cults: Saying No Under Pressure (1991)
as Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
The Baxter (2005)
as Ed
Hell Baby (2013)
as Dr. Marshall
Spinning Gold (2023)
as Bill Aucoin
Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
as Self
Partner(s) (2005)
as Christopher
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022)
as Hatzolah Commander
Bad Day For Bigfoot (—)
Actor
Smosh: The Movie (2015)
as Steve Youtube
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
as Self
Linoleum (2023)
as Tony
Slash (2016)
as Denis
I Want My MTV (2019)
as Self
Long Live the State (2025)
as Self
Beef (2014)
as Lynn Vanderloo
Deepfaking Sam Altman (2026)
as Self
First One In (2020)
as Philip
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot (2015)
as Self
Big Helium Dog (1999)
as Martin Huber
Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016)
as Randy Jeppesen
Alchemy (2005)
as Jerry (voice)
The Bogus Witch Project (2000)
as Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
Sorry/Not Sorry (2024)
as Self
Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002)
as Michael
Handyman from Hell (2023)
as Philosophy Contractor
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers (—)
Actor
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)
as Various
Stella: Live in Boston (2009)
as Michael
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable (2013)
as Self
Michael Ian Black: Very Famous (2011)
as Self
Birthday (2008)
as Michael
Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert (2016)
as Self
Calls (2020)
Actor