🎬Michael Ian Black

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.

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Recent movies

#	Name	Character	Rating
1	Superman (2025)	Cleavis Thornwaite		7.4
2	Spinning Gold (2023)	Bill Aucoin	-	-
3	Linoleum (2023)	Tony		5
4	Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022)	Hatzolah Commander		3.5
5	First One In (2020)	Philip	-	-
6	Sextuplets (2019)	Doug		5.6
7	Slash (2016)	Denis		6
8	Michael Ian Black: Noted Expert (2016)	Director / Writer		8
9	Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016)	Randy Jeppesen		6
10	Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot (2015)	Self		8
11	Smosh: The Movie (2015)	Steve Youtube		1
12	Misery Loves Comedy (2015)	Self		7
13	Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)	Self		8
14	Beef (2014)	Director / Writer	-	-
15	They Came Together (2014)	Trevor		6.4
16	Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable (2013)	Self		7
17	Hell Baby (2013)	Dr. Marshall		5.5
18	This Is 40 (2012)	Accountant		6.6
19	Wanderlust (2012)	Himself		5.8
20	Take Me Home Tonight (2011)	Pete Bering		6.2
21	Backwash (2010)	Fleming	-	-
22	Reno 911!: Miami (2007)	Ron of Ron's Tattoo		7.3
23	The Ten (2007)	Prison Guard Jamberg Saivon		4.8
24	Run Fatboy Run (2007)	Director / Writer		6
25	Wedding Daze (2006)	Director / Writer		3
26	Partner(s) (2005)	Christopher		8
27	Alchemy (2005)	Jerry (voice)	-	-
28	The Baxter (2005)	Ed	-	-
29	Wet Hot American Summer (2001)	McKinley		6.6