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Michael Showalter

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. Along with David Wain, Showalter created the Wet Hot American Summer franchise, with Showalter co-writing and starring in Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and the Netflix…

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Born
(1970-06-17) June 17, 1970 (age 56) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Children
2
Genres
Surreal comedy, improvisational comedy, farce, dark comedy, stand-up comedy, alternative comedy, sketch comedy, anti-humor, cringe comedy, physical comedy, satire / parody
Medium
Film, television
Other name
Mikey S
Years active
1992–present

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Michael Showalter

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Michael Showalter

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related to External links · 5
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Born · 1
Michael Showalter → (1970-06-17) June 17, 1970 (age 56) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Children · 1
Michael Showalter → 2
Genres · 1
Michael Showalter → Surreal comedy, improvisational comedy, farce, dark comedy, stand-up comedy, alternative comedy, sketch comedy, anti-humor, cringe comedy, physical comedy, satire / parody
Medium · 1
Michael Showalter → Film, television
Other name · 1
Michael Showalter → Mikey S
Spouse · 1
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Years active · 1
Michael Showalter → 1992–present

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Michael ShowalterChildren21.00infobox
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Michael ShowalterMediumFilm, television1.00infobox
Michael ShowalterOther nameMikey S1.00infobox
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Michael ShowalterYears active1992–present1.00infobox
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