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.

Filmography

• 2026The Musical — Carson
• 2025A Very Merry Breakup — Hiking Guy
• 2025The Baltimorons — Cliff, Writer, Producer
• English Teacher — Mitch
• 2023Big Boy — Brooks, Writer, Director
• 2023We Have Notes — Director
• 2021A Spy Movie — Agent Michael
• 2021Bigfoot Famous — Les Gordon
• 2021Carl the Exorcist — Mr. Blaire
• 2021The Carducci Talent Show — Barrett
• 2020Good Luck with Everything — Paul
• 2019Webseries: The Movie — Jeremy Mann
• 2018Grandmother's Gold — Eddie, Associate Producer
• 2017How to Be a Slut in America
• The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo — Mike Wake
• Life in Pieces — Head Wound Guy
• black-ish — Gym Teacher
• Modern Family — Ike
• Parks and Recreation — Vaughn Swanson
• Maid of Dishonor
• Ruthie Joins a Death Cult — Toddrick
• The Swimming Lesson — Reiger
• Tuesday, New York

Appearances as themselves (1)

• The Daily Show — Self