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 145 to 168 of 801.
1:00Who was chasing us?! | Michael Jr.
24.7K views
0:58I found out Jesus had a little brother...| Michael Jr.
24.6K views
0:28Michael Jr. on the TRUTH About Skinny Jeans!
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1:44Boys Will Be Boys | Michael Jr. on Parenting
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1:00Fur parents, do you think your dog loves you back? | Michael Jr.
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5:43Did This Birthday Surprise Go Too Far? | Ep. 9 | Michael Jr.
24K views
33:03The Relationship Order Nobody Gets Right | Michael Jr.
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0:30How to save money | Michael Jr.
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1:16Did you miss my 'Lizard face'? | Michael Jr.
23.8K views
1:42The REAL Problem With Dating | Michael Jr.
23.8K views
0:51Did you know that Mary and Joseph lost Jesus? | Michael Jr.
23.7K views
0:14Have you seen a dude like this? | Michael Jr.
23.5K views
0:39Finish the phrase! | Michael Jr.
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1:54From fixing cars to changing lives | Michael Jr.
23.2K views
2:58Testing My Dog Name Theory with the Audience | Michael Jr.
23.2K views
0:18How did Christ find you? | Michael Jr.
23.1K views
1:41Michael Jr. Teaches His Son to Stop Bullies with The Karate Kid Trick
23.1K views
2:17Selfie Dad Movie Trailer | Michael Jr.
22.9K views
54:36Laughing on Purpose FULL COMEDY SPECIAL - AUDIO | Michael Jr.
22.8K views
4:59Why Do We Make Things So Awkward? | Michael Jr.
22.7K views
0:32Are you a morning person? | Michael Jr.
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0:27My Favorite Joke?! | Michael Jr.
22.6K views
25:04Your Kids Are NOT the Center of Your Marriage! | Michael Jr.
22.4K views
0:50Little Michael Jr didn't know | Michael Jr.
22.1K 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.
