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Michael Ian Black stars in "Take Me Home Tonight" as Pete. The coming-of-age comedy co-stars Topher Grace, Anna Faris and Dan Fogler.

Michael Ian Black is a multi-talented actor, writer, stand-up comic and filmmaker. He wrote and directed the MGM DVD release, "Wedding Daze," starring Jason Biggs and Isla Fisher. He also wrote the original screenplay for "Run, Fatboy, Run" (2008), directed by David Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg and Thandie Newton.

Black's most recent comedy series, "Michael
Michael Ian Black in "Michael & Michael Have Issues"
Michael Ian Black Michael & Michael Have Issues
and Michael Have Issues," appeared on Comedy Central last year. He and Michael Showalter, with whom he worked on MTV's sketch comedy show "The State," starred in, wrote, directed and produced this comedic look at the intertwining lives of two contentious best friends.

Along with Showalter and David Wain, Black created, starred in and co-wrote the Comedy Central series, "Stella." He was one of the lead commentators on VH1's "I Love the..." series. His writings on contemporary culture have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Wired, Filter, CMJ Magazine and McSweeney's online. He's also written three books, all released through Simon & Schuster.

Black starred opposite Paul Rudd and Janeane Garofalo in the USA Films cult hit, "Wet Hot American Summer." He appeared in "Reno 911!: Miami," "The Ten," "Partners" and "The Baxter." Most recently, he shot a lead role in the upcoming Crackle series, "Backwash."

Black co-created, co-wrote and starred in the acclaimed MTV sketch comedy show, "The State," which was originally a sketch comedy troupe he co-founded at New York University in 1988. Michael Ian Black then co-created, co-wrote and starred in the Comedy Central television series "Viva Variety," a fake European variety show. He was also the voice and puppeteer of the popular Pets.com sock puppet.

From there, Black appeared on several television show before landing the role of Phil Stubbs, the quirky bowling alley manager on NBC's "Ed." The show ran for almost four seasons, and Black's character was a consistent fan favorite. Black continues to appear on television regularly, with recent roles on "The Xtacles," "Reaper," "Cubed," "Mercy," "Robot Chicken," "Reno 911!"



Michael is also a stand-up comedian, who regularly tours the country. His first album of stand-up comedy "I Am a Wonderful Man," was released in 2007, and his first book of humorous essays, "My Custom Van (and 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Face)" came out in 2008. His first children's book, "Chicken Cheeks" was released in January, 2009.

Black lives in Connecticut with his wife Martha and their two children.



MICHAEL IAN BLACK: FACTS

How tall is Michael Ian Black? How old is Michael Ian Black? Where does Michael Ian Black live? Find out here.

Age: 40 years old
Birthday: August 12, 1971
Height: 5' 11"
Full Name / Real Name: Michael Schwartz
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Current Residence: Connecticut
Wife: Martha Hagen (10/17/1998, 2 children)





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May 26, 2012
He looks very much like #MichaelIanBlack, regardless of how high he seems to be
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That was the second time #MichaelIanBlack acknowledged me on Twitter. Wowzers I'm a loser yay
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In what movie is Michael Ian Black nude?
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I really could use a "#MichaelIanBlack" right now. (a.k.a. an Ambien dipped in whipped cream) @michaelianblack
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