
Michael Showalter
Directing
Born: 1970-06-17 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Michael Showalter (born June 17, 1970) is an American director, writer, and producer. He first achieved recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995. He and David Wain created the Wet Hot American Summer franchise, with Showalter co-writing and starring in Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and the Netflix series. Showalter wrote and directed The Baxter(2005), in which he starred with Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, and Elizabeth Banks. Both films featured many o
🎬 Movies (20)

Long Live the State
2025
Self

It Started As a Joke
2019
Self

Giles Vanderhoot
2016
Giles Vanderhoot

Jammers
2016
Jeremy

Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015
Self

Misery Loves Comedy
2015
Self

Two Night Stand
2014
Rick Raines

Wanderlust
2012
Himself

Stella: Live in Boston
2009
Michael
Birthday
2008
Michael

The Ten
2007
Police Lt. Flarn Bleern

Reno 911!: Miami
2007
Paul

Griffin & Phoenix
2006
Terry's Fiancé

The Baxter
2005
Elliot Sherman

Hair High
2004
Wally (voice)

Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002
Michael

Signs
2002
Lionel Prichard

Operation Midnight Climax
2002
Chip

Kissing Jessica Stein
2002
Stephen

Wet Hot American Summer
2001
Coop / Alan Shemper
📺 TV Shows (20)

Sugar Rush
2018
Self - Judge

9JKL
2017
Walter Michaelson

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017
Coop / Ronald Reagan

Search Party
2016
Max

The Grinder
2015
Sandy Malmuth

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
Coop

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest

@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
Self

Bob's Burgers
2011
Ethan (voice)

The Slope
2010
Ben

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest

Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009
Self

Childrens Hospital
2008
Nils Vildervaan

Stella
2005

American Dad!
2005
Mark (voice)

Cheap Seats
2004

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
Plasma Boy (voice)
Random Play
1999

Comedy Central Presents
1998
Self