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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0:54Taking My Son's Temperature | Michael Jr.
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4:57My Best Friend’s Worst Idea Yet | Michael Jr.
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4:00Why this happened to me, and what has to change
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0:22Still in the car | Michael Jr.
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1:28"My Husband Thinks He's Wrong and That I'm Nagging!" | Michael Jr.
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2:11If You See This, Don't Touch Her Hair! | Michael Jr.
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1:42Chinese Girls and Dessert | Michael Jr.
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4:48Made $100 in One Day | Ep. 7 | Michael Jr.
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0:57Is Your Partner Appreciative Enough? | Michael Jr.
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0:25I'm not racist | Michael Jr.
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1:08Michael Jr. on the Truth About Parenting Adult Kids
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0:32What are the chances? | Michael Jr.
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0:56Is This The Best Toddler Gift? | Michael Jr.
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1:00This was the only sport we ever played! | Michael Jr.
18.8K views![[.5] Change | Break Time | Michael Jr.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A2L7N8BvYys/hqdefault.jpg)
1:23[.5] Change | Break Time | Michael Jr.
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0:50There was a dead body in the church! | Michael Jr.
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0:13Have you ever thought about this, too? | Michael Jr.
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28:42Michael Jr. Off the Cuff: Unfiltered Behind the Scenes | Ep. 17
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4:30No More Christmas Song Rebuttals! | Ep. 8 | Michael Jr.
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18:31Are Your Kids Destroying Your Marriage? | Michael Jr.
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0:13The worst thing you can wear in public | Michael Jr.
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0:35I'm Not A Marriage Expert! | Michael Jr.
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1:27Why I don't let my kids name pets | Michael Jr.
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58:26When Your Spouse Pushes Your Buttons (w/ Brian and Monique Smith) | Michael Jr.
18.1K 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.
