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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0:47What are your thoughts about this? | Michael Jr.
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0:32His first time leaving the country went wrong
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0:47This is how comedy works | Michael Jr.
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0:39Our gym is parent-friendly. | Michael Jr.
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0:24I really love being a dad! | Michael Jr.
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0:36This was an interesting tactic...| Michael Jr.
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3:02Why I Don't Work Out | Michael Jr.
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0:23I just bought one item... | Michael Jr.
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3:40Why I Make Comedy: It’s Bigger Than Jokes | Michael Jr.
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2:23Thanksgiving Dinner: Can We Survive It?
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0:55Michael Jr what makes you laugh? | Michael Jr.
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0:32Is There Something Bothering You? | Michael Jr.
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0:23You'd think after four years, they'd know better!! | Michael Jr.
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4:16Naming Her Ubunte Was A Mistake! | Michael Jr.
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0:37Mad Respect! | Michael Jr.
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0:59I Thought They Meant Something Else
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0:57Super proud of my daughter and her fiancé! | Michael Jr.
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0:23Jeff The Butcher | Michael Jr.
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0:44What was his son's name? | Michael Jr.
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2:53More Than Funny Comedy Special - Part 11 | African-American Please | Michael Jr.
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3:23Please don't wait to tell your mom this! | Michael Jr.
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2:00How much would you give? | Michael Jr.
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0:28What is Biotech? | Michael Jr.
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0:25I met a family from Africa...| Michael Jr.
10.9K 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.
