Michael Showalter
Born
June 17, 1970 (55 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
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.
Long Live the State
Self
2025
It Started As a Joke
Self
2019
Sugar Rush
Self - Judge · (1 episode)
2018
9JKL
Walter Michaelson · (1 episode)
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Coop / Ronald Reagan · (8 episodes)
2017
Search Party
Max · (5 episodes)
2016
Giles Vanderhoot
Giles Vanderhoot
2016
The Grinder
Sandy Malmuth · (1 episode)
2015
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Self
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Coop · (8 episodes)
2015
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
2015
Two Night Stand
Rick Raines
2014
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Wanderlust
Himself
2012
Bob's Burgers
Ethan (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
The Slope
Ben · (1 episode)
2010
Stella: Live in Boston
Michael
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Michael & Michael Have Issues
Self · (7 episodes)
2009
Birthday
Michael
2008
Childrens Hospital
Nils Vildervaan · (2 episodes)
2008
The Ten
Police Lt. Flarn Bleern
2007
Reno 911!: Miami
Paul
2007
Griffin & Phoenix
Terry's Fiancé
2006
The Baxter
Elliot Sherman
2005
Stella
(10 episodes)
2005
American Dad!
Mark (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Hair High
Wally (voice)
2004
Cheap Seats
(79 episodes)
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(1 episode)
2003
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
Michael
2002
Signs
Lionel Prichard
2002
Operation Midnight Climax
Chip
2002
Kissing Jessica Stein
Stephen
2002
Wet Hot American Summer
Coop / Alan Shemper
2001
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Plasma Boy (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
Random Play
(6 episodes)
1999
Chocolate For Breakfast
1998
Safe Men
Larry
1998
Sex and the City
Billy · (1 episode)
1998
Tick
Clifford
1996
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
The Daily Show
Self - Correspondent · (2558 episodes)
1996
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Various
1995
The State
Various Characters · (24 episodes)
1994
Law & Order
Artie Kramer · (1 episode)
1990
Law & Order
Allan Gee · (1 episode)
1990
Friday Night Videos
(44 episodes)
1983