Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of humorous jokes and observations. Black’s latest special and CD, “Very Famous,” was released in 2011 and was followed by the nationwide “Black is White” tour. His first comedy CD, “I Am A Wonderful Man,” was released in 2007. Black is currently co-host of a popular podcast with Tom Cavanagh, entitled “Mike and Tom Eat Snacks,” and of a new podcast with Michael Showalter, “Topics”. He and fellow comedian D.L. Hughley host “Trust Me, I’m a Gameshow Host,” which debuted on TBS last fall.

Fans of sketch comedy might know Black’s work from such seminal television programs as “The State,” “Viva Variety,” “Stella” and “Michael and Michael Have Issues,” all of which he co-created, wrote and starred in. Other TV credits include his role as the quirky bowling alley manager “Phil” on the network series “Ed,” and his witty commentary on cable’s “I Love the…” series.