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.Read full biography
TV Shows
27 Tracked Shows
Other Credits
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars (2022), Retro Tech (2019), Bless This Mess (2019), Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018), The Fix (2018), Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016), Debate Wars (2016), The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015), Us & Them (2014), Deadbeat (2014), Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014), @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013), Maron (2013), You're Whole (2012), The Burn with Jeff Ross (2012), Backwash (2010), Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009), Reality Bites Back (2008), The Xtacles (2008), I Love the New Millennium (2008), Frisky Dingo (2006), I Love Toys (2006), I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006), Stella (2005), Celebrity Poker Showdown (2003), Random Play (1999), The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999), Viva Variety (1997), The State (1994)