Mike Birbiglia is an American comedian, actor, director, and Emmy-nominated writer whose deeply personal solo shows have redefined contemporary stand-up as intimate theatrical storytelling.
Defining moments and milestones
Beginning with improv in 1997 and moving to New York in 2000, Birbiglia built a reputation as a stand-up and storyteller, appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman and contributing to The Moth before achieving breakthrough success with his 2003 solo show *Sleepwalk with Me*. Over two decades, he has become the preeminent practitioner of autobiographical theatrical comedy, crafting award-winning solo shows that have graced Broadway and off-Broadway stages while simultaneously directing and starring in film and television adaptations that have reached millions. His evolution from stand-up comic to multimedia artist reflects a deeper artistic ambition: the transformation of personal vulnerability into universal emotional truth.
St. Mark's School (graduated 1996); Georgetown University (B.A. English, 2000, including screenwriting studies and improv troupe participation; won 'Funniest Person on Campus' award)
Recordings featuring Mike Birbiglia in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.