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 Jersey, where he attended Hillsborough High School. His parents divorced when he was three years old; his mother, Jill, later came out as a lesbian. Black's father died at age 39 due to a head injury apparently suffered in an assault and allergic reaction during subsequent surgery. His birth name, Schwartz, is derived from the German word schwarz, which means black. He changed his name to Michael Ian Black to avoid confusion with the actor Mike Schwartz. Black briefly attended New York University, but dropped out to portray Raphael in the promotional campaign for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles concert tour. Michael Ian Black(1971년생, Chicago, Illinois, USA) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 섹스튜플리츠, Cults: Saying No Under Pressure, 스모쉬 : 더 무비가 있으며, 그 외에도 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, 레이트 쇼 위드 스티븐 콜베어, 레이트 나이트 위드 세스 마이어스, 지미 키멜 라이브!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, 르노 911!, 슈퍼맨, 피스메이커, 굿 파이트, @midnight with Chris Hardwick, 장난의 정석, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 특히 2026년에는 게일 도트리 앤 더 셀러브리티 섹스 패스에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 Michael Ian Black: First Annual Retirement Special에 출연했다. 2026년 Michael Ian Black: First Annual Retirement Special 집필을 맡았다. 2026년 게일의 원나잇 패스에서 Very Famous Star Maps Salesman 역을 맡았다.