Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia is an American-based director, stand-up comedian, actor, and producer from Massachusetts.  He is a great contributor to ‘the American Life’ and ‘The Moth’ and has several television specials and comedy albums. His movie “sleepwalk with me “debuted in 2012, and it attracted a huge fan base following.

Then in 2016 he directed and wrote the drama-comedy “don’t think twice” that placed him on a higher rank. Moreover, he has written books his notable works being,’ sleepwalk with me and “the other painful true stories” which became the finalist for the 2011 Thurber price for American humor and also the New York bestseller.

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Biography and Early Life

Mike Birbiglia was born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts on 20 June 1978 to his father Vincent Paul, and his mother Mary Jean. He comes from a family of 4 siblings and he happens to be the youngest.  Mike’s sister was very instrumental to his career as she got him an interview at Conan O’Brien’s show.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Mike Birbiglia in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Mike Birbiglia’s age is 43 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 20 June 1978. Though, he is 8′ 9″ in feet and inches and 175 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 154 lbs in Pound and 70kg in Kilograms.

Education

He attended St. John’s high school for only one year but he eventually graduated in 1996 from St Mark School.  He started writing jokes at 16 years being inspired by comedians such as Steven Wright. He enrolled in the Georgetown University in Washington D.C, while still studying he was a server in a comedy club. He graduated in the year 2000.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Mike had a very private life before it was made clear that he was dating Jen.  We however know that the story changed when he married Jen Stein as his wife. The two lovebirds got married in the year 2007. Since then Jen has accompanied his husband Mike to public events. Mike has featured her in the ‘The New One’ show that has recently been aired by Netflix. In the show, Mike tries to share his intimate secrets and talks about them in a humorous way. As a result of their union they have a beautiful daughter named Oona Birbiglia who was born in 2015.

Is Mike Birbiglia Gay?

We do not know of Mike’s dating life in the past, we do not have information of his previous ex-girlfriends.  It is until he married Jen stein that he shared a beautiful story of love together ever since 2007.

Professional Career

Mike’s career started by working for Associate producer Jordan Schalannsky as an intern in 1997. In 2000, he moved to New York but it is only in 2002 that he appeared on the late-night show with David Letterman. Then in 2003 at the U.S Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, he told his first story on stage. In the Moth storytelling series, he eventually became a regular contributor. His first album  ‘the dog years ‘ was released in 2004, then the following year he released ‘My secret public album’, volume 1a.

Comedy Central Records released his two albums ‘Two Drink Mike’ in 2006 and My Secret Journal live’ in 2007.  Then his career dramatically changed after the release of ‘Sleep Walk with Me live’ in 2013. Mike is actively involved in acting. He has featured in films like Cedar Rapids (2011), your sister’s sister (2011), and train wreck (2015). Mike has made guest appearances in episodes of Inside Amy Schumer, Broad City, and Girls and has had a recurring role in “Orange Is the New Black”

Awards

Mike has received various awards attributed ti his excellence in his works, some of the awards are such as night-life awards, Lucille Lortel awards received in 2009 for the outstanding solo performance ENCY award for the standup comedy of the year 2003. In 2011 sleepwalk with me and other painful stories won the Thurber Prize for American Humor Awards.

Then in the year 2012, he won the Gotham award, then in 2016 he received the Screen Actors Guild awards for Orange is the new Black, Outer critics  circle awards in 2019 and Drama desk award in 2017. His famous film Sleepwalk with Me made him win an Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Writer/Director Award at the Nantucket Film Festival

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Mike Birbiglia in 2021

Mike has accumulated his wealth by being a successful comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His popularity and fame have gained him a fortune. As of 2021, He has an estimated net worth of $5 million and as his career progresses the numbers will take an upturn.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Mike suffers from rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder a condition that made him jump out of a two-story building located in Walla Walla, Washington while he was on tour. He received 33 stitches on the leg as a result of the injury
• He stands to be one of the most loved comedians of the current generation.

Laughter is medicine to the soul and mike knows this too well. Mike has managed to earn a living by making people laugh and be entertained. This is an art that Mike has mastered too well and is now making killing out of it. This does not stop there he has also ventured into acting, directing and producing to diversify and compliment his income.