Photo: Montclair Film Festival / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Michael Ian Black is, to me, one of comedy's most reliable pleasures, a performer whose deadpan delivery hides genuine warmth and sharp intelligence. Emerging from The State and threading through Stella, Wet Hot American Summer, and a busy podcasting life, he has refused to be boxed into a single lane. What impresses me most is his longevity; staying relevant and funny across decades in a brutal industry takes real talent and adaptability. I appreciate that he writes and speaks in his own voice rather than chasing trends. He is exactly the kind of witty, thoughtful entertainer I find myself trusting and returning to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Ian Black
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・イアン・ブラック
- Reading
- まいける・いあん・ぶらっく
- Born
- August 12, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / podcaster / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Hillsborough High School
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.michaelianblack.org/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelianblack/
- Xhttps://x.com/michaelianblack
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Ian%20Black
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Ian Black born?
Born August 12, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Michael Ian Black from?
Michael Ian Black is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Michael Ian Black do?
Michael Ian Black works as actor, screenwriter, television actor, podcaster, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.