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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33:32Can We Talk About Race Without Getting Angry? | Michael Jr.
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5:07When You Don't Speak the Same Language | Marriage Q&A
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3:53You Know When You Know: But What If You Don't?
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40:08When Comedy Meets the Adoption System! (w/ Kaycee Stanley) | Michael Jr.
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1:03Does Unequally Yoked Apply to Religious Differences or Christian Maturity? | Marriage Q&A
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0:55Royal Castles Hide the Strangest Things
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3:29Don't Marry Him If You See This! | Marriage Q&A
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5:03Is It Possible to Be Bored in Marriage? | Marriage Q&A
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27:40Dancing Spider-Man at Church? | Michael Jr. Reacts
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5:26Help! My Spouse Is Getting on My Last Nerve! | Marriage Q&A
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5:08Did You Lose Your Identity in Marriage? | Marriage Q&A
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0:40Spare Change Prank at Royal Windsor
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28:30Conversations About Race: What Happens When We Forget? | Michael Jr.
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37:59Is Your Marriage Holding You Back? | Michael Jr.
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4:30We Need To Talk About Cheating | Marriage Q&A
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3:47The Rule That Saved Our Marriage | Marriage Q&A
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29:42Is Your Chiropractor Doing This? (w/ Matt Thomas) | Michael Jr.
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42:35I Was Struggling to Learn, But Then This Happened... (w/ Jen Knopf) | Michael Jr.
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4:54When Your Spouse's Family is the Problem! | Marriage Q&A
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0:39Paris Travel Hack! | Michael Jr.
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0:29Keep off the Grass
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5:42Why Your Arguments Never Get Resolved (And How to Fix It)
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4:16When Your Spouse Doesn't Respect Your Boundaries! | Marriage Q&A
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5:05Marriage Q&A: Being Vulnerable When Itโs Difficult
1.8K 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.
