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.

Michael Strassner

Acting Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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.

Known For

The Daily Show

Self

Modern Family

Ike

Parks and Recreation

Vaughn Swanson

black-ish

Gym Teacher

Life in Pieces

Head Wound Guy

The Musical

Carson

English Teacher

Mitch

The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo

Mike Wake

The Baltimorons

Cliff

A Very Merry Breakup

Hiking Guy

Ruthie Joins a Death Cult

Toddrick

How to Be a Slut in America