24 Facts About Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter first achieved recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995.

Michael Showalter is a co-creator, co-producer, actor, and writer for the TV series Search Party.

Michael Showalter directed the 2017 film The Big Sick and the 2021 film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, both of which were critically acclaimed.

Michael Showalter's father is Episcopalian and his mother is Jewish.

Michael Showalter has one older sister, Vinca Showalter LaFleur, a professional speechwriter.

For five years, Michael Showalter shared an apartment with his friend, comedian and actress Andrea Rosen.

Michael Showalter began his undergraduate studies at New York University, where he joined the sketch comedy group The New Group.

Michael Showalter transferred to and graduated from Brown University, where he joined the improv comedy troupe IMPROVidence.

Michael Showalter has had several smaller roles in movies and TV shows.

Michael Showalter played Ron Parker, the arrogant host of Cheap Seats, on ESPN Classic in the pilot episode.

Michael Showalter spent a brief time as a correspondent on The Daily Show.

Michael Showalter is one half of The Doilies, an acoustic comedy band, in which he sings lead vocals opposite guitarist Zak Orth.

In March 2007 Michael Showalter briefly toured as the opening act for Janeane Garofalo.

Michael Showalter signed with JDub Records, a non-profit record label, in June 2007.

Michael Showalter teaches screenwriting at New York University's Graduate Film School.

Michael Showalter appeared in a series of commercials advertising the Toyota Yaris, starting in late 2011.

Michael Showalter was a writer on the ABC sitcom Super Fun Night.

In 2014, Michael Showalter co-wrote with David Wain They Came Together.

Wain and Michael Showalter then co-wrote the eight-episode Netflix prequel Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp based on the 2001 film with almost the entire cast of the original film returning.

Michael Showalter himself appeared as Gerald "Coop" Cooperberg and President Ronald Reagan in the series.

Michael Showalter co-wrote and starred in the Netflix sequel Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later which premiered in 2017.

Michael Showalter next directed the 2020 film The Lovebirds, starring Kumail Nanjiani of The Big Sick, along with Issa Rae, Anna Camp and Paul Sparks.

On March 18,2024, it was announced that Michael Showalter would be directing the Amazon MGM holiday comedy, Oh.

Michael Showalter married Anne Kalin Ellis on January 16,2011, in New York.