Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Museum

Michael Ian Black is an actor, writer, and comedian. He began his career with the sketch comedy troupe, The State, which ran on MTV in the early 90s. From there, he co-created several television shows, including "Viva Variety", "Stella", and "Michael and Michael Have Issues". Michael also starred on the NBC television programs "Ed", "The Jim Gaffigan Show", and "Another Period", and has appeared on many other television shows including "Reno 911", "Mercy", "Wet Hot American Summer", and VH1’s "I Love The…" series. He’s written several books, including The New York Times bestselling "My Custom Van" and the critically acclaimed "A Better Man". Michael is also a successful children’s book author, best known for the "I’m…" series which has been published around the world, as well as "Chicken Cheeks", "A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea", and the political parody "A Child’s First Book of Trump". He is the screenwriter for "Run, Fat Boy, Run" and "Wedding Daze", which he directed. Michael created the podcasts Mike and Tom Eat Snacks, Topics, Obscure, and How to Be Amazing, a long-form interview show which featured amazing guests from every walk of life including politicians, academics, musicians, athletes, astronomers, and poets. He currently stars in the satirical news show, "Have I Got News for You". Michael regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian and has released several stand-up specials. He lives in Savannah with his wife and has two children.