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Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia (; born June 20, 1978) is an American comedian, actor, director, producer and Emmy-nominated writer. He has written and performed a series of award-winning solo shows worldwide. His six solo shows, Sleepwalk With Me, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Thank God For Jokes, The New One, The Old Man and the Pool, and The Good Life, enjoyed successful runs on and off Broadway and became hit Netflix comedy specials. Birbiglia also wrote, directed, and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me (2012) and Don't Think Twice (2016). As an actor, Birbiglia has appeared in the films Trainwreck (2015), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), Popstar, A Man Called Otto as well as TV roles in Orange Is the New Black and Billions. He hosts the podcast Mike Birbiglia's Working it Out.

Infobox

Born
(1978-06-20) June 20, 1978 (age 47)Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education
Georgetown University (BA)
Spouse
mw- Jen Stein (m. 2008)
Children
1
Years active
1997–present
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Website
birbigs.com

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2010
Role(s)
Toby the Waiter
2011
Role(s)
Trent
2012
Role(s)
Matt Pandamiglio
Notes
Also director, writer
2014
Role(s)
Patrick
Role(s)
Braden
Role(s)
Social services inspector
2015
Role(s)
Phil
Role(s)
Steve
Role(s)
Tom
2016
Role(s)
Blond CMZ Reporter
Role(s)
Miles
Notes
Also director, writer, producer
Role(s)
Scott
2017
Role(s)
The Health Inspector
Notes
English version; voice
2022
Role(s)
Real Estate Agent
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
Going the Distance
Toby the Waiter
2011
Cedar Rapids
Trent
2011
Your Sister's Sister
Al
2012
Sleepwalk with Me
Matt Pandamiglio
Also director, writer
2014
The Fault in Our Stars
Patrick
2014
Adult Beginners
Braden
2014
Annie
Social services inspector
2015
Digging for Fire
Phil
2015
Hot Pursuit
Steve
2015
Trainwreck
Tom
2016
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Blond CMZ Reporter
2016
Don't Think Twice
Miles
Also director, writer, producer
2016
Tramps
Scott
2017
The Guardian Brothers
The Health Inspector
English version; voice
2022
A Man Called Otto
Real Estate Agent
· Filmography › Television
2012
Role(s)
Host
Notes
4 episodes
Role(s)
Brian
Notes
Episode: "Vagina Panic"
2014–2015
Role(s)
Inside Amy Schumer
Notes
Various
2015–2016
Role(s)
Orange Is the New Black
Notes
Danny Pearson
2017
Role(s)
Richard Miller
Notes
Episode: "House-Sitting"
2018–2020
Role(s)
Billions
Notes
Oscar Langstraat
2018–2021
Role(s)
Summer Camp Island
Notes
Howard (voice)
2020
Role(s)
(voice)
Notes
Episode: "The Burn Earner Spits"
2022
Role(s)
Barry (voice)
Notes
4 episodes
2024
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2012
LOL with The N
Host
4 episodes
2012
Girls
Brian
Episode: "Vagina Panic"
2014–2015
Inside Amy Schumer
Various
2 episodes: "Slow Your Roll" and "Wingwoman"
2015–2016
Orange Is the New Black
Danny Pearson
12 episodes
2017
Broad City
Richard Miller
Episode: "House-Sitting"
2018–2020
Billions
Oscar Langstraat
7 episodes
2018–2021
Summer Camp Island
Howard (voice)
15 episodes
2020
The Shivering Truth
(voice)
Episode: "The Burn Earner Spits"
2022
Human Resources
Barry (voice)
4 episodes
2024
Good One: A Show About Jokes
Himself
Documentary
· Filmography › Standup specials
2004
Comedy Central Presents: Mike Birbiglia
2008
What I Should Have Said Was Nothing
Role(s)
two related comedy albums also released
2013
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Role(s)
also released as a comedy album
2017
Thank God for Jokes
Role(s)
Netflix Originals special
2019
The New One
Role(s)
Netflix Originals special
2023
The Old Man & The Pool
Role(s)
Netflix Originals special
2025
The Good Life
Role(s)
Netflix Originals special
Year
Title
Notes
2004
Comedy Central Presents: Mike Birbiglia
2008
What I Should Have Said Was Nothing
two related comedy albums also released
2013
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
also released as a comedy album
2017
Thank God for Jokes
Netflix Originals special
2019
The New One
Netflix Originals special
2023
The Old Man & The Pool
Netflix Originals special
2025
The Good Life
Netflix Originals special
· Filmography › Music videos
2022
Role(s)
Taylor Swift
Notes
Midnights
Year
Title
Performer(s)
Album
2022
"Anti-Hero"
Taylor Swift
Midnights
· Awards and nominations
2003
Role(s)
Stand-up comedy
Notes
Best Male Stand-up
2009
Nightlife Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Comedian in a Major Engagement
Notes
Sleepwalk with Me
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Show
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
Nominated
2011
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Show
Notes
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
American Humor
Notes
Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories
2012
Role(s)
Audience Award - Best of NEXT
Notes
Sleepwalk with Me
Role(s)
Breakthrough Actor
Notes
Nominated
2014
Role(s)
Comedy Special of The Year
Notes
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
2016
Role(s)
Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Notes
Orange is the New Black
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Show
Notes
Thank God for Jokes
Outer Critics Circle
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
Nominated
2017
Role(s)
Stand-Up Comedian of the Year
Notes
N/A
Kurt Vonnegut Humor Award
Role(s)
N/A
Notes
N/A
2019
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
The New One
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Performance
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Outstanding Solo Show
Notes
Nominated
2021
Role(s)
American Humor
Notes
The New One: Painfully True Stories From A Reluctant Dad
2024
Role(s)
Best Comedy Special - 2024
Notes
The Old Man & The Pool
Role(s)
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Title
Result
2003
ECNY Award
Stand-up comedy
Best Male Stand-up
Won
2009
Nightlife Awards
Outstanding Comedian in a Major Engagement
Sleepwalk with Me
Won
Outer Critics Circle
Outstanding Solo Performance
Nominated
Lucille Lortel
Outstanding Solo Show
Nominated
Drama Desk
Outstanding Solo Performance
Nominated
2011
Lucille Lortel
Outstanding Solo Show
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Won
Outer Critics Circle Award
Outstanding Solo Performance
Nominated
Drama Desk
Outstanding Solo Performance
Nominated
Thurber Prize
American Humor
Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories
Finalist
2012
Sundance Film Festival
Audience Award - Best of NEXT
Sleepwalk with Me
Won
Gotham Awards
Breakthrough Actor
Nominated
2014
American Comedy Awards
Comedy Special of The Year
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Nominated
2016
Screen Actors Guild Award
Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Orange is the New Black
Won
Lucille Lortel
Outstanding Solo Show
Thank God for Jokes
Nominated
Outer Critics Circle
Outstanding Solo Performance
Nominated
2017
Just For Laughs Awards
Stand-Up Comedian of the Year
N/A
Won
Kurt Vonnegut Humor Award
N/A
N/A
Won
2019
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Solo Performance
The New One
Won
Outer Critics Circle
Outstanding Solo Performance
Won
Lucille Lortel
Outstanding Solo Show
Nominated
2021
Thurber Prize
American Humor
The New One: Painfully True Stories From A Reluctant Dad
Finalist
2024
Critics Choice Awards
Best Comedy Special - 2024
The Old Man & The Pool
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Nominated

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