Michael Strassner
Acting
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.
Known For
The Daily Show
Self
Modern Family
Ike
Parks and Recreation
Vaughn Swanson
black-ish
Gym Teacher
Life in Pieces
Head Wound Guy
English Teacher
Mitch
The Baltimorons
Cliff
The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo
Mike Wake
A Very Merry Breakup
Hiking Guy
No Poster
Maid of Dishonor
Big Boy
Brooks
No Poster
Tuesday, New York
Good Luck with Everything
Paul
How to Be a Slut in America
Carl the Exorcist
Mr. Blaire
Grandmother's Gold
Eddie
A Spy Movie
Agent Michael
Webseries: The Movie
Jeremy Mann
Bigfoot Famous
Les Gordon
The Carducci Talent Show
Barrett
We Have Notes
Director