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 97 to 120 of 801.
5:58No Comedian Has EVER Done This Before! | Michael Jr.
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4:01When a Comedian Goes to Jail! | Michael Jr.
35.2K views
3:47The Reality of Growing Up Poor | Michael Jr. Comedy
34.9K views
0:54The first joke that I am going to tell Jesus when I get to heaven... | Michael Jr.
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1:00How fast can you actually run?
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0:23I don't drink 2% milk! | Michael Jr.
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0:49Did You Know That They Got Stoned In The Bible? | Michael Jr.
34.1K views
21:57Off the Cuff Podcast Ep | Chinese Girls and Dessert: Kingwood, TX
34K views
1:35Michael Jr. Digs Into Parenting | Stand-Up Comedy
33.8K views
0:55Willie the wino | Michael Jr.
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5:17This Haircut Story Has a Huge Twist | Ep. 13 | Michael Jr.
33K views
0:28You won't guess what he was in jail for! | Michael Jr.
33K views
1:34: This lady was trying to find out which type of vehicle I could afford. | Michael Jr.
32.9K views
1:00We got pulled over! | Michael Jr.
32.7K views
4:03This Couple Has Been Married For 66 Years! | Michael Jr.
32.6K views
0:47What had happened was...| Michael Jr.
32.5K views![More Than Funny - Official Trailer [HD] | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gpKW02Eb4HM/hqdefault.jpg)
1:26More Than Funny - Official Trailer [HD] | Michael Jr.
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0:48This is our favorite game to play | Michael Jr.
32.3K views
0:5225 Years Together And NOT Married! | Michael Jr.
32.2K views
0:52This job interview hack is actually hilarious
31.4K views
0:29I took my daughter to get a toddler bed ...| Michael Jr.
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2:12Selfie Dad VOD| Michael Jr.
30.8K views
0:20When you're so poor, you can't afford the rest of the letters | Michael Jr.
30.4K views
1:00Your dog doesn't love you back | Michael Jr.
30.3K 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.
