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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1:06The More Than Funny Event Official Promo | Michael Jr.
219K views
1:56How to avoid Jesus (or not)
218.1K views
7:26Hitting the Comedy Club | Stand Up | Michael Jr.
212.7K views
1:29People Who Shouldn't Wear Skinny Jeans | Stand Up | Michael Jr
206.3K views![[] 80 Year Old Girlfriend & Boyfriend | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1fCQB_uol8/hqdefault.jpg)
9:56[] 80 Year Old Girlfriend & Boyfriend | Break Time | Michael Jr.
183.6K views![[] Blind Spots | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9RozDuCR8xo/hqdefault.jpg)
10:17[] Blind Spots | Break Time | Michael Jr.
171.4K views![[] Couple of Jokes | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OcHz8854Jts/hqdefault.jpg)
9:50[] Couple of Jokes | Break Time | Michael Jr.
167.6K views![[] 3000 Women and Me | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oS3KS6BGjWI/hqdefault.jpg)
8:13[] 3000 Women and Me | Break Time | Michael Jr.
166.7K views
2:08"Now I have celebrities who ask me questions about God." | Michael Jr.
164.3K views
9:45A Personal Experience with the Police | Michael Jr.
161.3K views
1:45I Was Just Jogging Comedy Sketch | Michael Jr.
160.7K views
7:17He Finally Found Out the Truth | Michael Jr.
158.7K views
2:52"This is where God shows up for the first time in my life." | Michael Jr.
158.4K views
10:47Soccer Couple Gets Roasted | Michael Jr.
151.8K views
4:25Michael Jr.- If Laughing in Church was Illegal- Laughing on Purpose Clip
141.9K views![[] Choo Choo Train | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WAZIb2zcOT4/hqdefault.jpg)
8:34[] Choo Choo Train | Break Time | Michael Jr.
139.2K views
2:11How Much Do You Need to Make to be a 'Professional'? | Michael Jr.
133.9K views
5:01I Was Forced to Improvise—And It Launched My Career | Michael Jr.
129.8K views![[] Teach Me Something | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2wFL5YqgurM/hqdefault.jpg)
8:46[] Teach Me Something | Break Time | Michael Jr.
129K views
9:12This Is What Real Service Looks Like
125K views
6:37When Heckling Goes Horribly Wrong! | Ep. 3 | Michael Jr.
124K views
8:51Houston Episode | Michael Jr. Break Time Comedy Series
123K views
4:45When John Maxwell Gets Ambushed by a Comedian | Michael Jr
120.4K views
1:03This Kid Exposed His Parents! | Stand Up | Michael Jr
119.3K 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.
