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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1:00They got the hat on but the shoes don't match | Michael Jr.
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0:50Our vacation started out rough...| Michael Jr.
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0:31Did you know that men have rules when we hug?
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5:10More Than Funny Comedy Special - Part 2 | My Take On Sports | Michael Jr.
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6:56You Won't Believe What These Kids Asked Me! | Michael Jr.
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4:28The Homeless Man Who Changed My Comedy | Michael Jr.
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2:15Head-Tapping | Stand-Up | Michael Jr.
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7:32How to put Chicken in an Air Fryer and eat it after! | Michael Jr.
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0:50This lady requested an old joke! Watch this! | Michael Jr.
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0:51Does your voice change when you become a Christian? | Michael Jr.
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0:50Annoyed by Repeated Questions? | Michael Jr.
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0:30Laughing at church was illegal?! | Michael Jr.
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1:08Beats Headphones Commercial Parody Vs 2 | Skitz | Michael Jr
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0:59My Theory About Dog Names 1 | Michael Jr.
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0:39I tried a new sport recently! | Michael Jr.
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0:58Can Ariel swim? | Michael Jr.
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0:12Caught Santa on My Flight! Shocking Travel Moment
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9:19She Actually Expected Me to Cook This? | Michael Jr.
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1:47:58The Make Your Marriage Better Challenge | Funny How Marriage Works
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1:00Who did you have in mind?! | Michael Jr.
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3:28The Truth About Homeschooling | Michael Jr. Comedy
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0:30Selfie Dad - 30 Sec Trailer | Michael Jr.
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0:42Which neighbor? | Michael Jr.
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1:00I did not want to be. Christian before because of this ... | Michael Jr.
20.3K 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.
