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.
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0:57Throwback Jerry | Michael Jr.
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26:15Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. | The Re-Proposal That Will Make You Cry
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0:19He did not expect this answer!
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40:47Christian Dating Apps: Blessing or Curse? | Michael Jr.
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0:11The Law of Big Mo with John Maxwell | Michael Jr.
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0:23Why I don't work out
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24:45The Announcement
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3:21Why Your Marriage Is Probably Lonely (And How to Fix It)
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0:48Who Actually Has Talent? | Michael W. Smith & Michael Jr.
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31:22Is Your Spouse Taking Too Many 'Breaks' During Arguments? | Michael Jr.
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0:21360 With John Maxwell! | Michael Jr.
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11:52How I Write Comedy: Episode 3 Call A Comedian Friend | Michael Jr.
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0:59Did you see what just happened right there? | Michael Jr.
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26:41Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | What Can Brown Do For You?: Springfield, MO
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29:54This Salad Made Us Too Honest | Michael Jr.
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0:23This just got more interesting! | Michael Jr.
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23:16Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | Small Town Swat Team: Kaufman, TX
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47:49The Mistake That Almost Cost Her Life | Michael Jr.
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2:55My Kids vs. Their Pets: Who Is Actually In Charge? | Michael Jr.
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0:53Calvin from McDonald's! | Michael Jr.
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8:06The Giving Secret You Don't Know | Michael Jr.
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0:56Tell us your perspective | Michael Jr.
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0:36So you're a teacher? | Michael Jr.
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0:29Why I don't chase the joke
5.2K 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.
