Michael Strassner

Biography

Michael Strassner is a Baltimore-born actor, writer, and comedian who moved to Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Maryland to pursue a career in comedy and improv. He co-wrote and stars in the independent film The Baltimorons, which premiered at SXSW in 2025, and has appeared on shows like Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Black-ish, and portrayed Jerry “The King” Lawler on Young Rock.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Modern Family (2009) — Ike
2. Parks and Recreation (2009) — Vaughn Swanson
3. The Daily Show (1996) — Self
4. black-ish (2014) — Gym Teacher
5. Life in Pieces (2015) — Head Wound Guy
6. English Teacher (2024) — Mitch
7. The Baltimorons (2025) — Cliff
8. The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo (2016) — Mike Wake
9. Grandmother's Gold (2018) — Eddie
10. Carl the Exorcist (2021) — Mr. Blaire
11. How to Be a Slut in America (2017)
12. Bigfoot Famous (2021) — Les Gordon
13. The Carducci Talent Show (2021) — Barrett
14. Webseries: The Movie (2019) — Jeremy Mann
15. A Spy Movie (2021) — Agent Michael
16. Big Boy (2023) — Brooks
17. We Have Notes (2023) — Director
18. Good Luck with Everything (2020) — Paul
19. A Very Merry Breakup (2025) — Hiking Guy
20. Tuesday, New York
21. Ruthie Joins a Death Cult — Toddrick
22. Maid of Dishonor

Directed

1. Big Boy (2023) — Director