Comedian, Actor, Writer & Director; Co-Creator of "The State" & "Stella"; Author of "A Better Man"
Michael Ian Black Biography
Michael Ian Black is a comedian, actor, writer, and director whose career spans television, film, stand-up comedy, podcasting, and publishing. Black began his career with The State, a sketch comedy group he co-founded while attending New York University, which gained national attention with its MTV series known for absurdist humor. His work in sketch comedy includes "The State," "Viva Variety," "Stella," and "Michael and Michael Have Issues," all of which he co-created, wrote, and starred in. Stella, as a comedy troupe, performed to sold-out shows across the United States and developed a cult following.
Black starred in TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan Show" and Comedy Central's "Another Period," and reprised a film role in Netflix's "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later" and "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." He played Phil Stubbs on NBC's Ed for four years and has appeared in films including "This Is 40," "Sextuplets," "The Baxter," and "Linoleum." Black has written several screenplays, including "Wedding Daze," which he directed, and "Run, Fat Boy, Run."
His stand-up comedy specials include "Noted Expert" on Epix, as well as "Very Famous" and "I Am a Wonderful Man." Black's podcasts include "Mike & Tom Eat Snacks" with Tom Cavanagh, "Topics" with Michael Showalter, "How to Be Amazing," and "Obscure." He is also recognized as a frequent commentator on VH1's "I Love the..." series.
As an author, Black has written several children's books, including "I'm Bored," "I'm Sad," and "I'm Worried," as well as the parody "A Child's First Book of Trump." His adult memoirs include "You're Not Doing It Right" and "Navel Gazing," along with the essay collection "My Custom Van." His book "A Better Man" addresses masculinity and emotional vulnerability, written as a letter to his college-bound son. In the book, Black examines his relationship with his own father, explores the impact of societal expectations on boys, and discusses ways to foster healthy masculinity. Black's work in comedy, television, film, and publishing has contributed to ongoing conversations about culture, gender, and emotional well-being.
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Michael Ian Black is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Ian Black for your event is available upon request. Michael Ian Black generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Trevor Noah, Nick Kroll, Max Greenfield, Yakov Smirnoff and Jerry Seinfeld. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Ian Black for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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