Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter

55 · Born: Jun 17, 1970

Personal Details

BornJun 17, 1970 Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Parents
  • English Showalter
  • Elaine Showalter
Relatives
  • Vinca LaFleur (Sibling)

Biography

Michael Showalter is a multi-talented individual, exceling in various creative roles including director, writer, and producer. His most recent directorial venture was the 2017 box office success, The Big Sick. Prior to this, he directed and co-wrote the 2016 film Hello, My Name Is Doris, which starred the talented Sally Field.

Showalter's filmmaking career began with the 2005 release, The Baxter, featuring notable performances from Michelle Williams and Justin Theroux. He is also a co-creator of the highly-acclaimed television series, Search Party, which airs on TBS. Furthermore, he co-created the Netflix television mini-series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.

As a writer and producer, Showalter's film credits extend to Wet Hot American Summer and They Came Together. He is a founding member of the comedy groups, The State and Stella. In addition to his work in film and television, Showalter has also ventured into literature, authoring two books: Mr. Funny Pants and Guys Can Be Cat Ladies Too.

Michael Showalter's impressive career spans a wide range of creative endeavors, solidifying his position as a versatile and accomplished individual in the entertainment industry.

Career

2017
2016
Giles Vanderhoot
Giles Vanderhoot as Giles Vanderhoot
2014
Two Night Stand
Two Night Stand as Rick Raines
2007
The Ten
The Ten as Police Lt. Flarn Bleern
2006
Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix as Terry's Fiancé
2005
The Baxter
The Baxter as Elliot Sherman
2004
Hair High
Hair High as Wally (voice)
Signs
Signs as Lionel Prichard
2001
Wet Hot American Summer
Wet Hot American Summer as Coop / Alan Shemper
1998
Safe Men
Safe Men as Larry
1994
The State
The State as Various Characters
2025
Oh. What. Fun.
Oh. What. Fun. as Director, Screenplay
2024
The Idea of You
The Idea of You as Director, Screenplay
2022
Spoiler Alert
Spoiler Alert as Director
2021
2020
The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds as Director
2017
The Big Sick
The Big Sick as Director
2016
Giles Vanderhoot
Giles Vanderhoot as Director, Writer
2015
Hello, My Name Is Doris
Hello, My Name Is Doris as Director, Writer
2005
The Baxter
The Baxter as Director, Writer
2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002 as Director, Writer
2009
2005
Stella
Stella as Creator
1994
The State
The State as Creator, Writer