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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0:21Conversations with John Maxwell | Michael Jr.
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5:34This Is Why You Should Never Give Up | Michael Jr.
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0:13You Should See the Other Side | Michael Jr.
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0:27I got nine jokes with his name | Michael Jr.
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0:21Do you remember Curious George? | Michael Jr.
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0:26Why you never heckle a pro
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0:25Let me be clear... | Michael Jr.
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0:39Does faith influence your relationship? | Michael Jr.
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0:18Hey, dog! | Michael Jr.
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21:55Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. | Laundry Day: Nashville, TN
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0:38He has a bigger plan than you think! | Michael Jr.
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0:49Getting a higher view | Michael Jr.
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1:16Being the Punch | Michael Jr. Official Rap (Behind the Scenes)
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4:17When Making a Smoothie Goes Wrong! | Michael Jr.
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0:21He Got Me! Paris Street Performer Prank!
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1:00You think his wife is good with this? | Michael Jr.
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27:04Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | What It’s Like Working With Your Spouse
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0:22How Do You Chop? | Michael Jr.
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38:19When You Embrace Grace (w/ Hannah Morris) | Michael Jr.
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18:26Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | Miniature Interrupting Cow: Colorado Springs, CO - Part 2
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0:49First joke ever told! | Michael Jr.
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0:26Pay it forward comes with a burden | Michael Jr.
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0:59Did you know that Jesus had a little brother? | Michael Jr.
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0:14We're just hanging out | Michael Jr.
5.4K 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.
