Michael Ian Black
Acting
🎂 1971-08-12
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.
Cast credits(94)
Cleavis Thornwaite
2025
Self
2014
Self - Guest
2009
Stephen Rankin-Hall
2017
Self
2005
2011
Kevin the Sex Offender
2003
Chris
2003
Self
2013
Self
2003
Wally
2016
Pastor Mike
2018
Self
2007
Self - Panelist
2016
2007
Self - Guest
1999
Peepers
2015
Self - Host
2012
Phil Stubbs
2000
Bill Tundle
2012
Accountant
2012
Himself
2012
McKinley Dozen
2015
Dr. Ian Black (voice)
2004
TJ
2014
Doug
2019
McKinley / George H.W. Bush
2017
Self - Contestant
2021
2020
Pete Bering
2011
Cheff
2019
Self
2016
Christopher
2005
Dr. Marshall
2013
Hatzolah Commander
2020
Ron of Ron's Tattoo
2007
McKinley
2001
Chase Fontaine (voice)
2006
Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon
2007
Self
2006
Miss Mertz
2022
Time Traveler
2022
Hatzolah Captain
2022
Organ Dealer
2022
Self - Guest
2018
Hatzolah Commander
2022
Self
2008
Self
2015
Self - Team Captain
2024
Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
2000
Self
2022
Self
2013
Self
2003
2005
Michael
2002
Self
2024
Self
2012
Daniel
2015
Denis
2016
Various Characters
1994
Self - Actor / Writer / Comedian
2019
Self
2009
2018
Lynn Vanderloo
2014
Self
2022
Brian
2014
Steve Youtube
2015
Trevor
2014
Fleming
2010
Philip
2020
Tony
2023
Bill Aucoin
2023
Jerry (voice)
2005
Randy Jeppesen
2016
1999
Chase Fontaine
2008
Self
2014
Host
2008
Ed
2005
Self
2025
Self
2016
Randall Tyree Mandersohn
2012
Various
1995
Johnny Blue Jeans
1997
Self
2019
Self - Host
2016
Philosophy Contractor
2023
2006
Self
2015
Self - Host
2014
Michael
2009
Self
2011
Michael
2008
