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Michel 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 last year 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 this 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 HaveIssues,"
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.
Black's movie roles include "Hell Baby," "This is 40," "Wet Hot American
Summer," "Take Me Home Tonight," "Reno 911!: Miami," "The Ten" and "The
Baxter."
Black co-wrote the 2007 comedy "Run, Fatboy, Run," directed by David
Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria and Thandie Newton. He
wrote and directed the 2006 release of "Wedding Daze," starring Jason Biggs
and Isla Fisher.
His memoir, "You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death and
Other Humiliations," was released last year and is in development for a half-
hour series. His latest book for adults is a collaboration with conservative
writer Meghan McCain, entitled "America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to
Freedom." He is the author of the contemporary classic "My Custom Van (and 50
Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face)," and
the children's books "Chicken Cheeks," "The Purple Kangaroo," "A Pig Parade Is
A Terrible Idea" and "I'm Bored." He's currently writing book reviews for the New
York Times and working on three additional books of his own. Originally from Hillsborough, NJ, Black resides in the wilds of Connecticut with
his family.