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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0:42Dealing With Issues | Michael Jr.
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0:38I just wanted to stop and tell you this! | Michael Jr.
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0:38How long did it actually take you?
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3:39Why I Have 5 Kids (And How I Survive) | Michael Jr.
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0:50This is how comedy works! | Michael Jr.
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0:30How to save money as a family! | Michael Jr.
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0:26Engaged to ?? | Michael Jr.
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34:09When You are Reconciled But Still Divorced (w/ Mack and Elisha) | Michael Jr.
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11:23How I Write Comedy: Episode 2 Call An Associated Person | Michael Jr.
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0:14Wait, what? | Michael Jr.
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0:40Michael Jr.'s first standup joke
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0:57Comedy in prison? Watch this! | Michael Jr.
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1:57Who is the real comedian in the house?
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0:22To spank or not to spank comes down to this... | Marriage Q&A
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0:31Some people work really hard to be politically correct... | Michael Jr.
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0:28Well that was awkward... | Michael Jr.
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0:48Looking for the right kinda help...| Michael Jr.
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0:33We changed stories to better suit our situation | Michael Jr.
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0:27My Favorite Joke! | Michael Jr.
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1:00Why did we stop using these names?
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0:27Funny How My Mind Works | Michael Jr.
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39:31Can Your Thoughts Actually Heal Your Body? | Michael Jr.
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8:13More Than Funny Comedy Special- Part 13 | The Power Of Giving | Michael Jr.
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2:48More Than Funny Comedy Special - Part 6 | What's Funny About What's Funny | Michael Jr.
8.2K 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.
