Mike Birbiglia

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Birth Date	June 20,1978
Full Name	Mike Birbiglia
Profession	Actor
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	white
Birth City	Massachusetts
Birth Country	America
Father Name	Vincent Paul Birbiglia
Mother Name	Mary Jean
Gender Identity	Male
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Horoscope	Gemini
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Jen Stein (2007-present)
No Of Children	1
Education	Georgetown University
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Multi-talented actor, director, and producer Mike Birbiglia is known as the contributor to This American Life. He is also famous for releasing various comedy albums. Some of his famous stand-up routines are My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend and Sleepwalk with Me.

Mike was born on 20th June 1978 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America. He grew up with his American parents Mary Jean and Vincent Paul Birbiglia, he is of White ethnicity and holds an American nationality.

Biography

Mike Birbiglia was born on June 20, 1978. He originally hails from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. Presently, he is 44 years old and his sun sign is Gemini. His mother’s name is Mary Jean and his father’s name is Vincent Paul Birbiglia. Likewise, he has a brother named Joe Birbiglia and two sisters named Gina and Patti Birbiglia.

Moreover, he is of part Italian descent and was raised Catholic. Mike attended the all-boys Catholic school St. John’s High School for a year. And, in 1996, he graduated from St. Mark’s School. Subsequently, he attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 2000.

Is Mike married or unmarried?

The acclaimed filmmaker and actor is content with his marriage. Birbiglia married Jen Stein in 2007 and they have two children. In terms of his wife, Jen is an American producer and poet.

From their 13 years of nuptials, Birbiglia and his spouse share a daughter named Oona Birbiglia. Mike spends the most of his time with his family and friends, as seen by his social media posts.

Career

While in college, Mike performed as a member of the Georgetown Players Improv Troupe. There, he worked as a server in a comedy club and began performing at DC Improv (The Improv) in Washington, D.C. He has performed from Sydney Opera House to Broadway. Further, his shows, “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” and “Thank God for Jokes,” were both filmed for Netflix.

Moving on, his most recent show, at the Cort Theatre, “The New One,” ran for 99 shows. Additionally to performing live, he is an author and filmmaker. He wrote, directed, and starred in the films, ‘Sleepwalk with Me’ and ‘Don’t Think Twice.’ Moreover, his book “Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories” was a New York Times bestseller. It was also a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

Similarly, as an actor, he has appeared on “Inside Amy Schumer,” HBO’s “Girls” and “Broad City”. And, he also starred in the films ‘The Fault in Our Stars,’ ‘Trainwreck’, and ‘Popstar.’ Mike play the role of Danny Pearson in “Orange Is the New Black” and Oscar Langstraat on Showtime’s “Billions”. Likewise, he is a contributor to “This American Life” on public radio. In the year 2017, he was honored with the Kurt Vonnegut Award for humor.

Further, he is also known for his work in ‘Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing (2008)’, which was nominated for comedy special of the year at the American Comedy Awards, ‘Your Sister’s Sister (2011)’, and ‘Cedar Rapids (2011).’ Moreover, in March 2020, he created a charity initiative called “Tip Your Waitstaff” with fellow comics to raise money for comedy clubs closed due to COVID-19.

Does Milke Birbiglia suffers from a Sleep Disorder?

The well-known actor, producer, and director appears to be in good shape. He does, however, suffer from rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), which causes people to act out their dreams.

During a vacation tour in Washington, Mike once jumped out of a second-story window of a hotel. Birbiglia was hurt in the event and required 33 stitches in his leg.

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Mike Served at a Comedy Club

Birbiglia was influenced by comic Steven Wright during his school days and began writing jokes when he was sixteen, similar to another comedian, Bob Saget.

Mike Birbiglia Stand-up Comedy Snippet!!!

Mike joined the Georgetown Players Improv Troupe and worked in a comedy club after graduating from Georgetown University in 2000. He soon began playing at D.C. Improv in Washington, D.C.

Started his show Sleepwalk and Beyond

His sister was able to interview him as an intern on Conan O’Brien’s play after improv. Later, he appeared on various shows, including The Moth and The Late Show with David Letterman, where Emily Wickersham also appeared.

Sleepwalk with Me, a one-person show that straddled stand-up comedy and theatrical, premiered at the Bleecker Street Theatre off-Broadway in 2008.

 

Birbiglia announced a tour of its newest production, The New One, in April 2017. The series opened on July 26 at the Cherry Lane Theater, and due to great demand for tickets, the show’s run was extended to and through August 26.

How much money does Mike Birbiglia have?

The popular actor from the television show Broad City has a net worth of $4 million. To date, he has appeared in a slew of television shows and films, adding to his fortune.

Not to mention Mike’s salary as a comedian and filmmaker, where he earns $40,000 and $92,220 per year, respectively. Furthermore, the average remuneration for the Orange Is the New Black actors is $35,000 each episode.

He and his wife resided in a 1,180-square-foot home in west 80 in 2011. In an interview with the New York Post, he stated that the couple intends to leave when their lease expires in July. Aside from that, there are no details about his cars or properties, but we can see his respectable lifestyle by browsing through his social media.

Personal Life

Mike married Jen Stein on July 7, 2007. Jen’s pen name is J. Hope Stein. Moreover, her work is featured in ‘The New One.’ The couple has a daughter named Oona (born Febriary 2015). But, he struggled to bond with his daughter. Moreover, Mike describes the book as a letter to his daughter.

Health Issues

Talking about his health condition, Mike has a rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder. And, once it caused Mike to run out of a second-story window of a motel he was staying in Walla Walla, Washington while on tour. And, as a result of the accident, he received 33 stitches in his leg. Mike also had a tumor on his bladder at the age of 19.

What is the height and weight of Mike?

Mike stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall. Similarly, he has a weight of around 70 kilos. His eyes are of blue color and his hair is of brown color. Moreover, he has not shared his further body measurements. However, he has an amazing and smart personality.

Social Media

He has gained over 683.9K followers on his ‘@birbigs’ Twitter account. His Instagram account ‘@birbigs’ has earned over 198K followers. Likewise, his Facebook page has earned over 203K followers.

Mike is a successful and famous American stand-up comedian and has been recognized by many peoples. Therefore, he has also won many awards for his incredible performances. He is an all-around entertainer and always makes his fans happy with his performances. However, his net worth is calculated to be $4 million as of 2022.