About Michael Jr.
Michael Jr. is an American stand-up comedian and actor associated with clean and Christian comedy. He appeared in the stand-up specials Thou Shalt Laugh (2006), hosted by Patricia Heaton and broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, and its follow-up Thou Shalt Laugh 4 (2009). Early in his career, comedian George Wallace brought him to the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, and after a set at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal he became the first comedian to appear live via satellite on The Tonight Show. He has since appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central.
On screen, he played Michael Alexander in the faith-based drama War Room (2015) and Ben Marcus in the comedy Selfie Dad (2020). He created the documentary Comedy: The Road Less Traveled, about bringing stand-up comedy to homeless shelters, rescue missions and prisons, and founded the nonprofit Funny For The Forgotten. He has also delivered a TEDx talk titled "More Than Funny" at TEDxUniversityofNevada.
Videos (801)
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56:00Laughing on Purpose - Michael Jr.'s Full Comedy Special
5.2M views
2:37Delivery Room | Kinda Deep | Michael Jr
4.4M views
1:23:38More Than Funny Comedy Special | Michael Jr.
3.6M views
3:50Know Your Why | Michael Jr.
1.8M views
3:55You can't even lie when Jesus is your brother! | Michael Jr.
1.3M views
8:05Dog Name Theory: Why do white people name dogs 'Kevin'?! | Michael Jr.
909.8K views
5:15The Theory Behind Dog Names | Stand-Up | Michael Jr.
559.4K views
2:11What If Jesus Had a Little Brother? | Stand Up | Michael Jr.
554K views
4:09When Being Saved Goes Wrong | Michael Jr.
522.5K views
3:29Why Homeschooling is So Hard | Stand Up Comedy
490.3K views
4:17When God Has a Sense of Humor | Michael Jr.
465.1K views
1:35This Is Why Michael Jr. Is the King of Clean Comedy
336.9K views
1:16:34Michael Jr. - More Than Funny: The Stand-Up Special You Can't Miss
329.2K views![[] Amazing Grace | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oVSTKpJBq-8/hqdefault.jpg)
4:38[] Amazing Grace | Break Time | Michael Jr.
319.2K views
3:08They DID NOT expect this at the baptism! | Laughing on Purpose | Michael Jr
311.9K views
1:44When Jogging Becomes a High-Speed Chase! Michael Jr
285.5K views![[] You Won't Believe Where This Guy Is From | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0RaTvQl7-_Y/hqdefault.jpg)
9:32[] You Won't Believe Where This Guy Is From | Break Time | Michael Jr.
285K views
1:25Why We Need to Talk About Father Abraham
276.9K views
2:37Growing Up Poor | Stand Up | Michael Jr
270.4K views
1:45That One Friend Who is 'Over Saved' | Michael Jr
266.3K views
3:21What they thought the Bible said vs. what it actually says! | Michael Jr
265.3K views
0:43"Our Dog is a Christian" | Michael Jr.
265K views
3:41I shouldn't be catching the baby | Stand Up | Michael Jr
259.7K views
3:35Sit Down with a Stand-Up: Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes | Interviews | Michael Jr
254.5K viewsFrequently asked questions
What kind of comedy does Michael Jr. do?
Michael Jr. is an American stand-up comedian and actor associated with clean and Christian comedy.
Which Thou Shalt Laugh specials was Michael Jr. in?
Michael Jr. appeared in Thou Shalt Laugh (2006), hosted by Patricia Heaton and broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, and in its follow-up Thou Shalt Laugh 4 (2009).
Who helped Michael Jr. early in his career?
Early in his career, comedian George Wallace brought Michael Jr. to the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach.
How did Michael Jr. first get on The Tonight Show?
After a set at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, Michael Jr. became the first comedian to appear live via satellite on The Tonight Show, and he later appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central.
What movies has Michael Jr. acted in?
Michael Jr. played Michael Alexander in the faith-based drama War Room (2015) and Ben Marcus in the comedy Selfie Dad (2020).
What is Funny For The Forgotten?
Funny For The Forgotten is the nonprofit founded by Michael Jr., who also created the documentary Comedy: The Road Less Traveled about bringing stand-up comedy to homeless shelters, rescue missions and prisons.
Has Michael Jr. given a TEDx talk?
Yes, Michael Jr. delivered a TEDx talk titled "More Than Funny" at TEDxUniversityofNevada.
