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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0:30I take warranties seriously. | Michael Jr.
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1:18My son was bullied! ... until I showed him this. | Michael Jr.
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27:09How I Opened for Jerry Seinfeld While Homeless! (Part 1) | Michael Jr.
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0:23The teeth you had before? | Michael Jr.
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24:52Pastor Kyle's Strangest Moment in Africa | Michael Jr.
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0:58Should your spouse be your best friend? | Michael Jr.
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0:40Do you really wish that?! | Michael Jr.
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0:15Kids today have NO idea what this is
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0:56It all started when...| Michael Jr.
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0:27He Just Got Promoted... | Michael Jr.
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3:16How to get better every single day! | Michael Jr.
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0:54What can you do if your Spouse rarely admits they are wrong? | Michael Jr.
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0:55They met where?! | Michael Jr.
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6:23Live Radio Interview | How to - Ep. 16| Michael Jr.
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0:47Where are you from ORIGINALLY? | Michael Jr.
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0:30Laughing in church used to feel illegal! | Michael Jr.
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0:56Michael Jr I was wondering... | Michael Jr.
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34:34Off the Cuff | How To Find The Easy Path In Your Life
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0:51"Who's your favorite comedian? " | Michael Jr.
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0:34What does a good man look like? | Michael Jr.
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0:59What comes first, Marriage or Children? | Michael Jr.
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0:56We're still on this pact! | Michael Jr.
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0:49Like a Jug?! | Michael Jr.
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5:33Michael Jr. Off the Cuff Podcast | Ep. 11
7.6K 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.
