Michael Showalter

Writer, Producer, Actor

Birthdate: Jun 17, 1970

Birthplace: Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Michael Showalter is a director, writer, and producer who most recently directed the 2017 hit The Big Sick. Previously he directed and co-wrote the 2016 film Hello, My Name Is Doris starring Sally Field. Michael's first film was the The Baxter (2005) starring Michelle Williams and Justin Theroux. Michael is a co-creator of the critically acclaimed television show Search Party on TBS. He also co-created the TV mini-series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later on Netflix.

As a writer and producer, Michael's other film credits include Wet Hot American Summer and They Came Together. Michael is a founding member of the comedy groups The State and Stella. He's also written two books: Mr. Funny Pants and Guys Can Be Cat Ladies Too.

Known For

Wet Hot American Summer
Wet Hot American Summer

(2001)

The Idea of You
The Idea of You

(2024)

Stella
Stella

(2005)

Michael Showalter Movies

director

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Upcoming (1)

  • 2026 |

    Verity

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Previous (4)

  • 2022 |

    Spoiler Alert

  • 2021 |

    The Eyes of Tammy Faye

  • 2017 |

    The Big Sick

  • 2016 |

    Hello, My Name Is Doris

actor

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Previous (9)

  • 2024 |
    The Idea of You
  • 2020 |
    The Lovebirds
  • 2014 |
    They Came Together
  • 2014 |
    Two Night Standas Rick Raines
  • 2005 |
    The Baxteras Elliot Sherman
  • 2002 |

    Signs

    asLionel Prichard
  • 2001 |
    Wet Hot American Summeras Coop
  • 1998 |
    Chocolate for Breakfast
  • 1998 |
    Safe Menas Larry