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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0:51Who's your favorite Comedian? | Michael Jr.
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6:27Can You Still Find Love After 20 Years?
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0:34Do you know the rules when men hug? | Michael Jr.
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4:06Is This Ruining Your Marriage? | Marriage Q&A
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3:20Why Your Marriage Isn't As Fun As It Could Be
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9:47How I Write Comedy: Episode 5 Call A Random Person | Michael Jr.
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0:56Random Thoughts | Michael Jr.
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0:49First joke ever told! | Michael Jr.
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26:41Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | I Think I can, I Think I Can: Kansas City, MO
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46:46Beyoncé's Backup Dancer Reveals Her Biggest Struggle (w/ Corbin Hunter) | Michael Jr.
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40:11Where is God When You Lose Everything? | Michael Jr.
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2:00Why Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Joy | Michael Jr.
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5:17How I Write Comedy: Episode 4 Talking Through What I Have So Far | Michael Jr.
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0:34G Dog in a Masterpiece? My Museum Commentary
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29:58The truth about the shame you still carry | Michael Jr.
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29:24With Tim Storey, Life Coach to Robert Downey Jr. | Michael Jr.
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5:37Is Marriage Supposed to Be This Hard? | Marriage Q&A
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0:23The funniest thing about teeth!
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0:26Choose your steps wisely. | Michael Jr.
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24:07Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | What's in Your Glove Compartment: Stockton, CA
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7:58How I Write Comedy: Episode 6 How Do I Connect This To Life? | Michael Jr.
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21:12Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | Going Forward with Something Different
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22:08Off the Cuff Podcast Ep. . | Bob Has a Plan: Reno, NV
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1:07We're Gearing Up! Will you join the Launch Team? | Michael Jr.
3.8K 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.
