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