Personal Info
Michael Ian Black
Acting
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
Filmography
Movies
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Deepfaking Sam Altman
as Self
Superman
as Cleavis Thornwaite
Long Live the State
as Self
Sorry/Not Sorry
as Self
Spinning Gold
as Bill Aucoin
Linoleum
as Tony
Handyman from Hell
as Philosophy Contractor
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
as Hatzolah Commander
First One In
as Philip
TV Shows
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Team Captain · 40 ep.
Peacemaker
as Cleavis Thornwaite · 1 ep.
Reno 911! Defunded
as Organ Dealer · 1 ep.
Would I Lie to You?
as Self · 2 ep.
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
as Self · 1 ep.
Name That Tune
as Self - Contestant · 1 ep.
Reno 911!
as Hatzolah Commander · 2 ep.
Bless This Mess
as Cheff · 1 ep.
Retro Tech
as Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian · 1 ep.
Insatiable
as Pastor Mike · 5 ep.
