Michael Showalter

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Michael Showalter

June 17, 1970

Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Michael English Showalter (born June 17, 1970; Princeton) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He is one third of the sketch comedy trio Stella. Showalter first came to recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995. He co-wrote (with David Wain) and starred in Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and he wrote, directed, and starred in The Baxter (2005), with Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux and Elizabeth Banks. Both of these movies featured many of his co-stars from The State, and so do several of his other projects.

Filmography

Michael & Michael Have Issues
7 Episode s . as Self
Michael & Michael Have Issues
7 Episode s . as Self
The State
24 Episode s . as Various Characters
The State
24 Episode s . as Various Characters
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
8 Episode s . as Coop / Ronald Reagan
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
8 Episode s . as Coop / Ronald Reagan
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
8 Episode s . as Coop
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
8 Episode s . as Coop

Created Shows

Stella
10 Episode s . Stella was a short-lived television series that originally ran from June 28, 2005 to August 30, 2005 on the American television channel Comedy Central, created by and starring Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain, the three members of the sketch comedy troupe of the same name and former cast members of MTV's The State. Stella, as a comedy troupe, has existed since 1997. It has a cult following and plays to sold out shows across the USA. The show aired on Tuesdays at 10:30 PM, EST. In September, after 10 episodes, Stella's timeslot was filled by Mind of Mencia. On March 8, 2006, the following message was posted on Stella's official website: "The STELLA series was on Comedy Central last summer. The network has officially decided not to renew it for a second season," thus effectively cancelling the series. The first season DVD was released on September 12, 2006. Episodes have also been available on iTunes and Hulu and some episodes on Joost. Stella premiered in Australia on The Comedy Channel on May 3, 2007.
Stella
10 Episode s . Stella was a short-lived television series that originally ran from June 28, 2005 to August 30, 2005 on the American television channel Comedy Central, created by and starring Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain, the three members of the sketch comedy troupe of the same name and former cast members of MTV's The State. Stella, as a comedy troupe, has existed since 1997. It has a cult following and plays to sold out shows across the USA. The show aired on Tuesdays at 10:30 PM, EST. In September, after 10 episodes, Stella's timeslot was filled by Mind of Mencia. On March 8, 2006, the following message was posted on Stella's official website: "The STELLA series was on Comedy Central last summer. The network has officially decided not to renew it for a second season," thus effectively cancelling the series. The first season DVD was released on September 12, 2006. Episodes have also been available on iTunes and Hulu and some episodes on Joost. Stella premiered in Australia on The Comedy Channel on May 3, 2007.
Michael & Michael Have Issues
7 Episode s . Longtime collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter (co-founders of The State comedy troupe, which spawned the same-named MTV show) join forces once again for this twist on narrative and sketch comedies that features the duo as hosts of their own fictitious sketch show. Behind the scenes, viewers see the two Michaels wrestling with how best to run the show, while they simultaneously confront their own issues of insecurity and jealousy as they try to undermine each other.
Michael & Michael Have Issues
7 Episode s . Longtime collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter (co-founders of The State comedy troupe, which spawned the same-named MTV show) join forces once again for this twist on narrative and sketch comedies that features the duo as hosts of their own fictitious sketch show. Behind the scenes, viewers see the two Michaels wrestling with how best to run the show, while they simultaneously confront their own issues of insecurity and jealousy as they try to undermine each other.
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
8 Episode s . A decade after their wild summer as junior counselors, the gang reunites for a weekend of bonding, hanky-panky and hair-raising adventures.
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
8 Episode s . A decade after their wild summer as junior counselors, the gang reunites for a weekend of bonding, hanky-panky and hair-raising adventures.
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
8 Episode s . It's the first day of camp in this outrageous prequel to the hilarious 2001 cult classic movie. And at Camp Firewood, anything can happen.
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
8 Episode s . It's the first day of camp in this outrageous prequel to the hilarious 2001 cult classic movie. And at Camp Firewood, anything can happen.
Drop-Off
1 Episode. Centers on Julia, a working mother for whom nothing works so she goes looking for her village. With the help of new friends Calvin and Liz, Julia finds that she can occasionally balance work and parenting.
Drop-Off
1 Episode. Centers on Julia, a working mother for whom nothing works so she goes looking for her village. With the help of new friends Calvin and Liz, Julia finds that she can occasionally balance work and parenting.
Michael Showalter's the Making of...
4 Episode s .
Michael Showalter's the Making of...
4 Episode s .
The State
24 Episode s . The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.
The State
24 Episode s . The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.
The Michael Showalter Showalter
10 Episode s . The Michael Showalter Showalter was an internet video series starring by Michael Showalter that was hosted on the website, CollegeHumor. The show lasted for one season of ten episodes that all aired from 2007 to 2008. The series was a chat show hosted by Showalter. Each episode features a guest, usually a comedian or an actor. Showalter typically gives intentionally awkward and humorous interviews, in which he is occasionally seen asking to borrow money from his interviewee.
The Michael Showalter Showalter
10 Episode s . The Michael Showalter Showalter was an internet video series starring by Michael Showalter that was hosted on the website, CollegeHumor. The show lasted for one season of ten episodes that all aired from 2007 to 2008. The series was a chat show hosted by Showalter. Each episode features a guest, usually a comedian or an actor. Showalter typically gives intentionally awkward and humorous interviews, in which he is occasionally seen asking to borrow money from his interviewee.

Michael & Michael Have Issues

Michael & Michael Have Issues

The State

The State

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Stella

Stella

Michael & Michael Have Issues

Michael & Michael Have Issues

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Drop-Off

Drop-Off

Michael Showalter's the Making of...

Michael Showalter's the Making of...

The State

The State

The Michael Showalter Showalter

The Michael Showalter Showalter