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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0:59Do You Want To Be Free From Sadness? | Michael Jr.
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0:29Did You Notice This During The Pandemic? | Michael Jr.
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0:30Life lessons with Dad | Michael Jr.
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0:56Wait, Iโm an Emmy nominee?
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3:12Can Dads Stop School Shootings? Try This! | Michael Jr.
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8:41Daddy Daughter Time: We Watched Coco
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0:33How did you roll up on her? | Michael Jr.
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1:00Showing Up For One Another | Michael Jr.
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0:56The sacrifice is the majority of the gift | Michael Jr.
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0:37That one friend who always does this | Michael Jr.
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0:20Growing up poor! | Michael Jr.
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0:59"Be kind to everyone you meet." | Michael Jr.
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0:59"Don't start with that...it's creepy." | Michael Jr.
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22:13Off the Cuff Podcast Ep | When Zach Went Black: Grove City, OH
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5:17More Than Funny Comedy Special- Part 14 | Closer Of The Comedy Special | Michael Jr.
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0:34Carolyn from the 50's!! | Michael Jr.
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1:00Finding A Way To Deal With Anger | Michael Jr.
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0:41What do you think about this? | Michael Jr.
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0:36Hello Michael Jr I was wondering... | Michael Jr.
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0:54Got a big family and want to save up money? | Michael Jr.
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2:08Do This Today to Make Real Friends! | Michael Jr.
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0:27Amazing Beard Day? | Michael Jr.
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1:00Bring it in! | Michael Jr.
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0:31Operation in the ghetto | Michael Jr.
9.6K 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.
