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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0:58Only married for two weeks?!?! | Michael Jr.
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0:41Some People Don't Know What To Do When It's Time To Pray | Michael Jr.
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0:54What's the name of your dog? | Michael Jr.
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0:29What was one thing that was gone during the pandemic? | Michael Jr.
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0:15Who would have said that better? | Michael Jr.
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0:51Have you tried this type of hunting? | Michael Jr.
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0:45This is what having a curious 4-year-old is really like
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0:48The Happiest Moment with my Wife?! | Michael Jr.
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0:14Muscle shirt with no muscles? | Michael Jr.
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0:26I Met This Guy on the Street | Break Time
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0:45How Did You Propose? | Michael Jr.
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1:35"My grandma used to force me to go to church!" | Michael Jr.
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2:45I Was Wondering - Stand Up Comedy | Michael Jr.
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0:20Be honest… anyone here still hiding where they truly met their partner? | Michael Jr.
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2:41This is why people don’t like their job | Michael Jr.
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8:31Can You Move People To The Moon? | Comedy Best Of Michael Jr.
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0:39When you're recognized by a fan at the gym ...| Michael Jr.
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0:34This dude was not teaching. He was screaming, mad, and yelling ... | Michael Jr.
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0:59"Don't start with that...it's creepy." | Michael Jr.
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0:41Our gym has free childcare | Michael Jr.
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0:37When You Date 2,000 People at Once | Michael Jr.
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1:12Wait... is that actually ME on your wall?!
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0:45She's dating Jesus | Michael Jr.
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0:39"I'm a psychotherapist." | Michael Jr.
12.5K 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.
