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