Michael Ian Black is a multi-talented actor, writer, comedian and director. He's also a
filmmaker, having written and directed the MGM DVD release, "Wedding Daze," starring Jason
Biggs and Isla Fisher. He also wrote the original screenplay for "Run, Fatboy, Run" (2008),
starring Simon Pegg and Thandie Newton under the direction of David Schwimmer.
Black's most recent comedy series, "Michael and Michael Have Issues," appeared on Comedy
Central this past year. He and former State colleague Michael Showalter created, starred in,
wrote, directed and produced this comedic look at the intertwining lives of two contentious best
friends.
Along with Showalter and David Wain, Black created, starred in and co-wrote the Comedy
Central series, "Stella." He's one of the lead commentators on VH1's "I Love the..." series. His
writings on contemporary culture have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Wired, Filter, CMJ
Magazine and McSweeney's online.
Black starred opposite Paul Rudd and Janeane Garofalo in the USA Films cult hit, "Wet Hot
American Summer." He appeared in "Reno 911!: Miami," "The Ten," "Partners" and "The
Baxter." He'll next be seen opposite Topher Grace and Anna Faris in "Kids in America." For
four years, he starred on NBC's hit drama, "Ed". Most recently, he shot a lead role in the
upcoming Crackle series, "Backwash".
His career began when Black graduated from NYU and co-created, co-wrote and starred in the
acclaimed MTV sketch comedy show, "The State." From there, he co-created, co-wrote and
starred in the Comedy Central series "Viva Variety." He was also the voice and forearm of the
popular Pets.com sock puppet.
Black gives comedy lectures around the country under the title, "The Awesome Life with
Michael Ian Black." He also performs stand-up comedy in clubs all over the U.S.
Black lives in Connecticut with his wife Martha and their two children.
