Comedian, Actor, Writer & Director; Co-Founder of The State; Author of "A Better Man"; Host of "How to Be Amazing" Podcast
Michael Ian Black Biography
Michael Ian Black is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director whose career spans television, film, literature, and stand-up comedy. Black attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he began his career with The State, a sketch comedy troupe he co-founded. The troupe gained national attention with their MTV series "The State," known for its absurdist humor. The State aired 28 episodes over four seasons and earned a CableACE Award nomination for Comedy Series.
Black, along with fellow State members Michael Showalter and David Wain, co-starred in and co-wrote the Comedy Central series "Stella," a television adaptation of their stage show. "Viva Variety," a spin-off based on a sketch from The State, reunited Black with troupe members Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney. He was a series regular on TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan Show," Comedy Central's "Another Period," and NBC's "Ed." Black starred in both the film and Netflix series "Wet Hot American Summer," appeared in the Netflix film "Sextuplets," recurred on The Good Fight for CBS and "Insatiable" for Netflix, and guest starred on ABC's "Bless This Mess."
Black wrote and directed the film "Wedding Daze" and wrote the screenplay for the David Schwimmer-directed "Run Fatboy Run." He has released the comedy albums "I Am a Wonderful Man," "Very Famous," and "Noted Expert." As a stand-up comedian, Black tours nationally. He is also a podcaster, writing and hosting "How To Be Amazing," "Obscure," "Mike and Tom Eat Snacks" with Tom Cavanagh, and "Topics" with Michael Showalter.
Black is the author of several books for children, including "I'm Bored," "I'm Sad," and "I'm Worried." His books for adults include the memoirs "You're Not Doing It Right" and "Navel Gazing," and the essay collection "My Custom Van." His book "A Better Man" addresses gender issues and offers guidance on raising boys and men. The book was named a BuzzFeed Most-Anticipated Book of the Year and received recognition from The New York Times and People magazine. In his keynote based on the book, Black discusses teaching young men to give and receive love, addressing masculinity, and exploring his own relationship with his father, while examining the challenges of masculinity in contemporary society.
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