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)
Videos 721 to 744 of 801.
0:57That should knot be there | Michael Jr.
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0:35Paris is all about love, right? | Michael Jr.
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27:23When a Million Dollars Costs Too Much (w/ Regan Strand) | Michael Jr.
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38:00When You Can't Find Purpose In Your Work (w/ The Arevalos) | Michael Jr.
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33:14Can A Marriage Survive Infidelity? (w/ Chris & Mary Kuti) | Michael Jr.
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0:38Our examples of Marriage growing up | Michael Jr.
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0:49Getting a higher view | Michael Jr.
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0:47Marriage Topics Starting with 'C' | Michael Jr.
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32:51When You Don’t Know What Drives You (w/ Kevin Miller) | Michael Jr.
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1:49The mistake most singles make before getting married
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0:28How Much Should You Compromise in a Relationship? | Michael Jr.
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40:28She Married Him and Her Ex Did THIS?! | Michael Jr.
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0:20Next Time You Are In France | Michael Jr.
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25:37When You Do A Song With Snoop (w/ Rap Artist Steven Malcolm) Part 1 | Michael Jr.
3.4K views
0:47You stole my car, didn't you? | Michael Jr.
3.4K views
26:22Flipping The Switch (w/ Coach Micheal Burt) | Michael Jr.
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35:09She Literally Bought the Bank! (w/ Benaisha Watson) | Michael Jr.
3.4K views
37:46When You Do A Song With Snoop (w/ Rap Artist Steven Malcolm) Part 2 | Michael Jr.
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40:37When You Start Auntie Anne's Pretzel Company (w/ Anne Beiler) | Michael Jr.
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0:59More than Funny Show | Behind the Scenes | Michael Jr.
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29:18Is Your Marriage Failing Over Things That Don't Matter? | Michael Jr.
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36:46Do People Actually Regret Getting Divorced? (w/ Diana Romanovska) | Michael Jr.
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0:44Walking through a real-life movie set
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2:30This is the best way to resolve issues! | Marriage Q&A
3.2K 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.
