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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1:0053 Years of Marriage: Let's Dive In! | Michael Jr.
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4:31She Totally Caught Me Off Guard! | Michael Jr.
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0:21Heels are like drugs | Michael Jr.
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1:54"What is the greatest question that you still find unanswered?" | Michael Jr.
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3:09College kids answer Black culture ? | Michael Jr. visits university
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5:07More Than Funny Comedy Special - Part 4 | Awkwardness | Michael Jr.
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1:00What if there was something in you that God wanted out of you? | Michael Jr.
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3:02I Asked Seniors One Question and This Happened | Michael Jr.
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0:43What if Jesus had a little brother? | Michael Jr.
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1:02Comedy is like dating somebody ... | Michael Jr.
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0:26Why are we like this?
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4:22The Truth About My School Days | More Than Funny Comedy Special | Michael Jr.
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0:12What Does A Project Manager Do? | Michael Jr.
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0:25Do you know someone who's like this? | Michael Jr.
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6:52Can One Comedian Make 20,000 People Laugh? | Michael Jr. | Ep. 10
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0:43John was ready. | Michael Jr.
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1:36Why Discipline Doesn't Mean What You Think | Michael Jr. on Parenting
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4:22Please move out of the fast lane! | Michael Jr.
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0:33English, Spanish, and a guy at the Mall | Michael Jr.
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3:16Mark's Birthday | Kinda Deep | Michael Jr
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5:53You're Making Popcorn Wrong! (Stove Method) | Michael Jr.
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0:32Are you an early person? | Michael Jr.
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0:37I think I found him! | Michael Jr.
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0:49God Has a Bigger Plan Than You Think | Skitz | Michael Jr
16.7K 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.
