Michael Strassner
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.
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Acting Credits
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Crew Credits
Acting
TV
Modern Family
as Ike
2009
TV
Parks and Recreation
as Vaughn Swanson
2009
TV
The Daily Show
as Self
1996
TV
black-ish
as Gym Teacher
2014
TV
Life in Pieces
as Head Wound Guy
2015
TV
English Teacher
as Mitch
2024
Movie
The Baltimorons
as Cliff
2025
TV
The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo
as Mike Wake
2016
Movie
Grandmother's Gold
as Eddie
2018
Movie
How to Be a Slut in America
2017
Movie
Carl the Exorcist
as Mr. Blaire
2021
Movie
The Carducci Talent Show
as Barrett
2021
Movie
Webseries: The Movie
as Jeremy Mann
2019
Movie
A Spy Movie
as Agent Michael
2021
Movie
Big Boy
as Brooks
2023
Movie
We Have Notes
as Director
2023
Movie
Good Luck with Everything
as Paul
2020
Movie
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
as Hiking Guy
2025
Movie
Tuesday, New York
Movie
Ruthie Joins a Death Cult
as Toddrick
Movie