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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0:52Does Music affect your driving? | Michael Jr.
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41:22The Parenting Regrets We Had to Face | Michael Jr.
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23:09Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. | Two Knees Gets You 60: Anaheim, CA
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2:43Is This The Most Important 'Your Mama' Joke Ever? | Michael Jr.
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0:30This is why I love finding weird art
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2:17This Is What Happens When I Listen | Michael Jr.
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0:19I am finally showing a picture of my family! | Michael Jr.
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0:34Michael Jr I was wondering... | Michael Jr.
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0:21Ladies wearing HEELS! | Michael Jr.
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0:19What's the right way to make popcorn? | Michael Jr.
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0:37I tried to grow a beard... | Michael Jr.
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0:55Why Willie the Wino is a legend
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0:43Is your dog a Christian, too? | Michael Jr.
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2:35I’m hitting the streets to ask the real question: “Brother… or Other?” | Michael Jr.
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0:50This is how comedy works! | Michael Jr.
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0:18Wait, What? | Michael Jr.
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0:30Y'all met where? | Michael Jr.
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0:34From the 50's! | Michael Jr.
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2:47You won't believe what he said next
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0:51I didn't want to be a Christian for a long time because of this ... | Michael Jr.
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1:45Why Comedy Needs to Be More Than Funny | Michael Jr.
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28:15I was homeless and desperate... then I opened for Jerry Seinfeld | Michael Jr.
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1:29Comedian vs. Poet: Who Did It Better?
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0:47You stole my car, didn't you? | Michael Jr.
5.8K 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.
