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)
Videos 241 to 264 of 801.
48:18When a Surprise Goes Wrong: Lessons for Every Couple | Michael Jr.
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0:29Using Your Spouse As An Excuse | Michael Jr.
16.7K views
0:54My first Joke to Jesus?! | Michael Jr.
16.7K views
0:58The Best Joke about Imaginary Friends | Michael Jr.
16.5K views
0:17I went to a tanning salon... | Michael Jr.
16.4K views
0:56The car in front of me paid for my Starbucks! | Michael Jr.
16.3K views
5:33The Most Insane Sports Moment I've Ever Seen | Michael Jr.
16.2K views
1:20:10Interview about Funny How Life Works with Dr. Ward Bond | Michael Jr.
16.2K views
0:32Do you know anyone whose name is Lance? | Michael Jr.
16.2K views
0:35I know one dude who's been married 5 times! | Michael Jr.
16.1K views
2:49How to Erase a Whiteboard | Michael Jr. Help Desk
16.1K views
0:39Nobody explained this to a 7-year-old Michael Jr.! | Michael Jr.
16.1K views
0:56Someone paid for my Starbucks coffee! | Michael Jr.
16K views
2:52This Makes No Sense | Ep. 8 | Michael Jr.
15.9K views
0:56Remember the game slug bug? | Michael Jr.
15.8K views
0:58Esau with the stew | Michael Jr.
15.8K views
0:34Do you know anyone whose name is Carolyn? | Michael Jr.
15.8K views
2:45Wait, is this actually true?! | Michael Jr.
15.7K views
0:42What’s a name that works for both a man and a woman? | Michael Jr.
15.7K views
0:23Are you sure? | Michael Jr.
15.7K views
1:01Is the 'black people can't swim' thing real?
15.7K views
0:47When Was Carolyn Born? A Stand-Up Comedy Guessing Game
15.6K views
0:53Coaches Keep Saying This (It's Wrong)
15.5K views
3:56Surviving a Sexless Marriage: What You Need to Know
15.4K 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.
