THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
Michael Christian

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Michael Christian

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The person behind the punchline

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Michael Christian is an American writer, director and actor whose television sketch work includes Studio C. The archive credits him as a writer on Detective Doesn’t Want Specifics and My Dad is Santa. His professional comedy background includes the Upright Citizens Brigade and writing for the show’s ensemble and guest performers.

Originally from New Jersey, Christian has also created comedy beyond broadcast television. His projects include the web series Dinosaur Portals and the shorts You Should’ve Died with That and Turn Key Ready. His career combines writing with directing and acting, alongside staff, supervising and head-writing work on Studio C.

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