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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0:27You won't believe what he said about church... Got Jesus?! | Michael J
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0:56Random Thoughts! | Michael Jr.
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0:13He was like | Michael Jr.
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0:48It's been a while ... | Michael Jr.
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27:47When You and Your Spouse Disagree on Money | Michael Jr.
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27:30Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | Locking Fingers and Pickle Ball: Colorado Springs, CO
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15:07Coco Thursdays “Vision”
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0:36Community College Students give a whole different answer | Michael Jr.
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0:34What would you do if you were in this section? | Michael Jr.
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0:30He didn't know how to feel about this!
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0:58He Didn't Recognize His Wife At First
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0:45What actually happens at the gym...
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4:37How I Asked Ebony to Marry Me | Marriage Q&A
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0:13Recording The Show | Michael Jr.
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0:55Conflict can help get you through your door | Michael Jr.
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42:49Is Your Marriage Falling Apart After the Kids Leave? (with Jeff and Brigitte Hook) | Michael Jr.
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0:39Why You Shouldn't Fear Conflict
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39:59Wrongful Imprisonment: 24 Years in Prison for Nothing? | Michael Jr.
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0:59Building A Strong Marriage BEFORE You Get Married | Michael Jr.
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1:00She said her name is WHAT?! Selma?!
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2:08Do your kids like to correct you, too? | Michael Jr.
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0:19You'll never see these people late! | Michael Jr.
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29:18Is It Too Late to Save Your Marriage? | Michael Jr.
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3:11How Do You Treat Your Pets? | Michael Jr.
6.2K 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.
