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 385 to 408 of 801.
1:00What are your thoughts about compromising? | Michael Jr.
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0:26I just found some really cool white ducks! | Michael Jr.
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0:16Brother or other? Scary Movie Edition | Michael Jr.
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0:46Let's recap. | Michael Jr.
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3:34What happens when you react to bad drivers? | Michael Jr.
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0:41Meeting in the middle then? | Michael Jr.
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0:49I'm dreaming of a white Christmas | Michael Jr.
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0:58Do you know what your name means? | Michael Jr.
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0:53Somebody's looking out for me in a BIG WAY! | Michael Jr.
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34:40His Version Of Why Their Marriage Didn't Work (w/ Mack MacCutcheon) | Michael Jr.
10.7K views
0:29Alabama is different | Michael Jr.
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0:54My uncle clued me in...| Michael Jr.
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0:43Fight, Flight, Freeze, And... | Michael Jr.
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1:02What kind of dog do you have? | Michael Jr.
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0:17Do you know anyone who's like this? | Michael Jr.
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0:46Who else has hood fishes?! | Michael Jr.
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0:52Go ahead and flip the interview! | Michael Jr.
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0:19Yo! This would have been awesome if I were right! | Michael Jr.
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0:43NOBODY explained this to 7-year-old Michael Jr! | Michael Jr.
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0:51Do I ever take my family side over my spouse? | Michael Jr.
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3:20Pets Are NOT Like Humans (Michael Jr. Stand-up)
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46:16When You Don't Want To Share Bank Accounts With Your Spouse (w/Jose & Melinda Arevalo) | Michael Jr.
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1:38They Didn't Expect This in Memphis! | Michael Jr.
10.2K views
31:26The Real Reason She Left (w/ Elisha Lovejoy) | Michael Jr.
10.2K 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.
