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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0:14Wait, that looks familiar! | Michael Jr.
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2:06Michael Jr. Goes to Prison: A Comedy Poem
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0:17Oh cool! | Michael Jr.
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34:29When You Reconcile Accounts With The Bank AND Your Past Relationships (w/ Benaisha Watson)
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43:30Why You Can't Find Love on Apps | Dr. Christie and Michael Jr.
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35:35He Ran a Triathlon for This? | Michael Jr.
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0:17Caption this | Michael Jr.
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2:45Why Is Your Husband Trying To Run Away? | Marriage Q&A
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30:25The Truth About Marriage After Kids (w/ Jason VanRuler) | Michael Jr.
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28:12When Prince Whispers In Your Ear (w/ Tim Storey) | Michael Jr.
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29:58The Real Reason Relationships Fail (It’s Not What You Think) | Michael Jr.
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35:35A Restaurant with NO Prices?! | Michael Jr.
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37:18Can Your Marriage Survive This Much Trauma? (w/ Caleb Rouse) | Michael Jr.
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0:51Why I'm asking about your dog
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0:36When in Paris... | Michael Jr.
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0:13Why is he judging me? | Michael Jr.
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36:19Is Dyslexia Actually a Superpower? (w/ Jen Knopf) | Michael Jr.
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1:19The Real Reason Your Spouse Goes Silent | Marriage Q&A
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4:26Compromise Is a Lie | Marriage Q&A
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3:54Is This the Real Purpose of Marriage? | Marriage Q&A
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0:13You ever feel like you're being judged? | Michael Jr.
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4:38Here's How to Avoid Baby Mama Drama | Marriage Q&A
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36:50This Motivation Will Make You Run 54 Miles! (w/ Alex Weber) | Michael Jr.
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0:14Don't let him catch you wasting water
2.5K 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.
