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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0:56When they want you to explain, but they have already explained it... | Michael Jr.
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0:45Using Comedy to help Marriages | Michael Jr.
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6:24Coco Thursdays
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0:14Wait, What? | Michael Jr.
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35:56Answering Your Craziest Questions (With a Surprise Rapper!) | Michael Jr.
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0:21Parents Need to Hear This About School
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0:22They actually put this in a museum | Michael Jr.
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0:16I guess everybody needs a break? | Michael Jr.
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29:04When A Licensed Marriage Therapist Answers Your Questions (w/ Jason VanRuler) | Michael Jr.
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32:35When Love Languages Go Wrong (w/ Gary Chapman) | Michael Jr.
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38:16Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | “Off the Cuff” Goes “Off the Page” b/c Love Does
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0:45There's gotta be more than this | Michael Jr.
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0:28Part 2, Marriage or Children First? | Michael Jr.
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26:05When Samuel L. Jackson Reads Scripture! | Michael Jr.
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0:35Thoughts on spanking kids? | Michael Jr.
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1:00This Is How Life Works Part 2 | Michael Jr.
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0:17These mosquitoes are hard to deal with! | Michael Jr.
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2:42Behind the Scenes of 'More Than Funny'
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39:05She Was Told She'd Never Walk Again. Then This Happened! | Michael Jr.
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0:41Fishing license? Prison? Just give him the fish
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3:39Do You REALLY Need To Be Married? | Michael Jr.
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5:28Is Marriage Necessary? A Real Talk on Why You Should (or Shouldn't!)
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0:37Where Did You Get Your Dog? | Michael Jr.
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27:13Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | Is there such a Thing as Uber Rings?: Redlands, CA
4.2K 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.
