
Actor
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.
Directed
Acting

Modern Family
Ike · 2009

Parks and Recreation
Vaughn Swanson · 2009

black-ish
Gym Teacher · 2014

The Daily Show
Self · 1996

Life in Pieces
Head Wound Guy · 2015

The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo
Mike Wake · 2016

English Teacher
Mitch · 2024

The Baltimorons
Cliff · 2025

A Spy Movie
Agent Michael · 2021

Webseries: The Movie
Jeremy Mann · 2019

Carl the Exorcist
Mr. Blaire · 2021

Grandmother's Gold
Eddie · 2018

The Carducci Talent Show
Barrett · 2021

We Have Notes
Director · 2023

Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Hiking Guy · 2025

Good Luck with Everything
Paul · 2020
Ruthie Joins a Death Cult
Toddrick

Big Boy
Brooks · 2023