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 121 to 144 of 801.
0:32Has anyone here tried water birth? | Michael Jr.
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0:31I won the race! | Michael Jr.
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3:17Brother or Other? | Michael Jr. Takes To The Streets
27.5K views
6:57How I Write Comedy: Episode 1 The Premise | Michael Jr.
27.5K views
0:48What makes me laugh most...| Michael Jr.
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0:35"When you have no money, you get creative!" | Michael Jr.
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0:41You gotta try this! | Michael Jr.
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6:26Car talks: Our weekly breakfast debate | Michael Jr.
25.8K views
3:03MIC-hael Jr. On The Street: What Are You Eating This Thanksgiving? | Michael Jr.
25.8K views
2:59MIC-hael Jr. On The Street: Dressing or Stuffing? | Michael Jr.
25.8K views
1:35What does your name mean? | Michael Jr.
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0:18Have you experienced this? | Michael Jr.
25.7K views
4:52What Happens When a Comedian Interviews a Pastor? | Michael Jr. & Craig Groeschel
25.7K views
0:35Here's my favorite dad joke! | Michael Jr.
25.6K views
0:25Do you know someone who is like this? | Michael Jr.
25.6K views
0:18"How did Jesus find you?" Watch until the end! | Michael Jr.
25.6K views
2:30When Your Daughter Becomes Your Biggest Fan | Michael Jr.
25.6K views
0:31Would you walk away?
25.4K views
0:39"I thought the Holy Spirit changes His voice!" | Michael Jr.
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1:58This might be the BEST Michael Jr. impersonation! | Michael Jr.
25.2K views
3:36More Than Funny Comedy Special - Part 1 | I Have 5 Kids | Michael Jr.
25.2K views
2:06He proposed WHERE?!
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0:29She went sister girl on me real quick | Michael Jr.
25.1K views
1:03My wife wanted to go to prenatal classes ... | Michael Jr.
24.8K 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.
