Michael Ian Black
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 an
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.
Born
Aug 12, 1971
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
44 acting
12 crew
Popularity
1.4
Known For
Superman
2025
as Cleavis Thornwaite
This Is 40
2012
as Accountant
They Came Together
2014
as Trevor
Take Me Home Tonight
2011
as Pete Bering
Wanderlust
2012
as Himself
Wet Hot American Summer
2001
as McKinley
Sextuplets
2019
as Doug
Reno 911!: Miami
2007
as Ron of Ron's Tattoo
Smosh: The Movie
2015
as Steve Youtube
The Ten
2007
as Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
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