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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0:18Ultrasounds come in color now? | Michael Jr.
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1:00Are baseball players really athletes? | Michael Jr.
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0:34This seems to be a broad statement...but let's check it! | Michael Jr.
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0:47Where I'm from originally...| Michael Jr.
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2:06I did this at one show! Guess what the guy said! | Michael Jr.
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1:30He Actually Did This in Traffic! | Michael Jr
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0:26Do you know someone who's like this? | Michael Jr.
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2:23Listening To What People Say | Michael Jr. - More Than Funny Comedy Special
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0:58I found out Jesus had a little brother... | Michael Jr.
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19:35When A Season Is Up | Michael Jr.
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0:23Meeting a fan while working out. | Michael Jr.
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2:22We did this... and it was crazy! | Michael Jr.
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0:46This is how my friend and I stopped cursing! | Michael Jr.
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0:22I find 'funny' everywhere! | Michael Jr.
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0:33Growing up, my dad had his own version of Old MacDonald Had a Farm | Michael Jr.
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1:28I used to think this was just a story...
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0:43Does anyone here have a biblical name? | Michael Jr.
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1:00Marriage and Lacrosse | Michael Jr.
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0:47Be honest… how’s my accent? | Michael Jr.
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2:36Comedian Look Alike @ Mardel| Michael Jr.
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0:29What kind of dog is that?!
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0:52PSA for all my viewers | Michael Jr.
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0:13Have you ordered from this pizza place? | Michael Jr.
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2:25This was not the fortune I expected! | Michael Jr.
13.3K 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.
