Michael Black

Birthplace: New Jersey
Birthday: August 12, 1971

Michael Ian Black's strange career trajectory has taken the slight, dark-haired actor-writer-comedian from hip MTV icon to beloved sock puppeteer to a scene-stealing supporting character on the hit NBC series "Ed" (2000- ). The New Jersey native hooked up with fellow performers while attending New York University and formed a comedy troupe with a skewed, surrealistic approach to sketch comedy. Initially called 'The New Group', the collective became well-known at NYU, opening for campus guests like Dennis Miller before undergoing name changes, f…more

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The State's 43rd Annual Halloween Special
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Career Milestones

2004
Will guest host CBS' "The Late Late Show" to fill in for the departed Craig Kilborn
2003
Voiced Al Foster on Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers"
2001
Appeared in the comedy feature "Wet Hot American Summer" directed, scripted and co-starring fellow members of 'The State'; screened at Sundance
2001
Hosted the NBC summer series "Spy TV"
2001
Was featured in the Internet live-action series "Stella"