Michael Ian Black, 1971
Writers · August 12, 1971
Michael Ian Black
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Michael Ian Black is 54 years old, born August 12, 1971 in United States · Leo.
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About
Michael Ian Black built a career on sketch comedy and absurdist bit parts, from The State to Wet Hot American Summer. Born Michael Ian Schwartz in 1971, he's a US-based comedian, actor, and writer who became known for voice work on the Pets.com sock puppet and supporting roles on Ed. Since 2008 he's authored multiple books, including children's titles. A Leo born in August, he channels that fixed-fire boldness into deadpan comedic timing.
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Biography
Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz) built a career oscillating between ensemble sketch work and character-driven TV roles. The US comedian and actor starred in The State, Viva Variety, Stella, and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp—projects that defined 1990s–2000s alt-comedy taste. He also voiced the Pets.com sock puppet dog in the late 1990s to early 2000s, an assignment that crystallized his ability to inhabit absurd personas, and played a supporting role on the NBC drama Ed. Since 2008, Black has pivoted toward writing, publishing books for adults and children. As a screenwriter and actor, Black operates across media: stand-up sets, ensemble casts, voice work, and authored text. Born in August 1971, he embodies Leo traits—bold, fixed in comedic vision, unafraid of the peculiar. His US citizenship anchors his work in American indie comedy and network television traditions.
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Trivia
- Black was the voice and puppeteer behind the Pets.com sock puppet dog during the dot-com era.
- He co-created and starred in Stella alongside David Wain and Michael Showalter, blending sketch and character work.
- His written output spans adult comedy and children's literature, a rare dual career.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Michael Ian Black?
- Michael Ian Black is 54 years old (born August 12, 1971).
- When is Michael Ian Black's birthday?
- Michael Ian Black was born on August 12, 1971.
- What is Michael Ian Black's zodiac sign?
- Michael Ian Black is a Leo, born August 12, 1971.
- What is Michael Ian Black's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michael Ian Black was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Michael Ian Black from?
- Michael Ian Black is from United States.
- What does Michael Ian Black do?
- Michael Ian Black is a writer.
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