Acting
Michael Ian Black
- Born
- Aug 12, 1971 · Age 55
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 45
- TV credits
- 61
- Directing credits
- 3
Biography
Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz; August 12, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella, Another Period and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times. He released a well-received children's book, Chicken Cheeks, in 2009. Black was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Jill and Robert Schwartz, a store owner and an executive, respectively. His family is Jewish. He grew up in Hillsborough Township, New…
