History of Mike Birbiglia in Timeline
Mike Birbiglia is a multifaceted American entertainer, known primarily as a stand-up comedian, but also an accomplished actor, writer, director, and producer. He's created several successful solo shows and comedy specials, including 'My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend,' 'Thank God For Jokes,' 'The New One,' and 'The Old Man and the Pool.' A frequent contributor to 'This American Life' and 'The Moth,' Birbiglia's directorial debut, 'Sleepwalk with Me,' based on his one-man show, garnered awards at Sundance. He also directed and starred in 'Don't Think Twice.' His book, 'Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories,' achieved New York Times bestseller status. Beyond his stand-up and directorial work, Birbiglia has appeared in various films and television series, including 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Trainwreck' and even filled in as host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'.
June 20, 1978: Mike Birbiglia's Birth
On June 20, 1978, Mike Birbiglia was born. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer and Emmy-nominated writer.
1996: Graduation from St. Mark's School
In 1996, Mike Birbiglia graduated from St. Mark's School.
1997: Beginning Improv Career
In 1997, Mike Birbiglia began doing improv.
2000: Graduation from Georgetown University
In 2000, Mike Birbiglia graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English.
2002: Appearance on Late Show with David Letterman
In 2002, Mike Birbiglia appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.
2003: First Story on Stage at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
In 2003, Mike Birbiglia told his first story on stage at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.
2004: Dog Years Album Release
In 2004, Mike Birbiglia released his first album, Dog Years.
2005: My Secret Public Album, Volume 1a Release
In 2005, Mike Birbiglia released My Secret Public Album, Volume 1a, a compilation of his appearances on The Bob and Tom Show.
2006: Two Drink Mike Album Release
In 2006, Mike Birbiglia released the album Two Drink Mike on Comedy Central Records.
2007: My Secret Public Journal Live Album Release
In 2007, Mike Birbiglia released My Secret Public Journal Live on Comedy Central Records. It was later named one of the best comedy albums of the decade by The A.V. Club.
2008: Sitcom Pilot Picked Up by CBS
In 2008, CBS picked up a sitcom pilot loosely based on Mike Birbiglia's life, featuring him, Bob Odenkirk, and Frances Conroy, but the pilot ultimately never aired.
2008: Opening of Sleepwalk with Me Off-Broadway
In 2008, Mike Birbiglia opened Sleepwalk with Me, a one-man show, off-Broadway at the Bleecker Street Theater. The show was presented by Nathan Lane.
2009: Time Out New York's Show of the Year
In 2009, Time Out New York named Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk with Me their "Show of the Year".
2010: Release of Sleepwalk with Me, and Other Painfully True Stories Book
In 2010, Mike Birbiglia adapted his material into the book Sleepwalk with Me, and Other Painfully True Stories.
2010: Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories Book Release
In 2010, Mike Birbiglia's book Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories was released, becoming a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the 2011 Thurber Prize for American Humor.
2011: Appearances in Films
In 2011, Mike Birbiglia appeared in films such as Your Sister's Sister and Cedar Rapids.
2011: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend One-Man Show
In 2011, Mike Birbiglia mounted his second one-man show, My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, which ran for four months off-Broadway and won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show.
2011: Release of Sleepwalk With Me Live Album and Book Success
In 2011, Mike Birbiglia released the album Sleepwalk With Me Live, and the book Sleepwalk with Me, and Other Painfully True Stories reached #29 on the New York Times Bestseller List.
2012: Directorial Debut with Sleepwalk with Me
In 2012, Mike Birbiglia made his directorial debut with Sleepwalk with Me, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the NEXT Audience Award. He also roasted David O. Russell at the Gotham Awards.
2012: Sleepwalk with Me Film Release and Awards
In 2012, Mike Birbiglia's feature-length directorial debut, Sleepwalk with Me, based on his one-man show, was released and won awards at the Sundance and Nantucket film festivals.
June 2, 2013: Final Performance of My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
On June 2, 2013, Mike Birbiglia performed My Girlfriend's Boyfriend for the last time at Carnegie Hall.
2015: Birth of Daughter Oona
In 2015, Mike Birbiglia and his wife Jen Stein (J. Hope Stein) had one daughter, Oona.
2015: Trainwreck Film Appearance
In 2015, Mike Birbiglia appeared in the film Trainwreck.
2016: Screen Actors Guild Award
In 2016, Mike Birbiglia shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for his role in Orange Is the New Black.
2016: Don't Think Twice Release
In 2016, Mike Birbiglia wrote, directed, and starred in the comedy-drama Don't Think Twice.
2016: Release of Don't Think Twice
In 2016, Mike Birbiglia's second film, Don't Think Twice, was released. It is a movie centered on a fictional Manhattan improv troupe.
February 28, 2017: Thank God for Jokes Comedy Special Release
On February 28, 2017, Mike Birbiglia's Thank God for Jokes comedy special was released on Netflix.
April 2017: Announcement of The New One Tour
In April 2017, Mike Birbiglia announced a tour of his newest show titled The New One, starting with 25 cities.
December 2017: The Old Ones Podcast
In December 2017, Mike Birbiglia released a limited podcast titled The Old Ones, featuring him analyzing his old stand-up with guests.
October 25, 2018: Broadway Debut of The New One
On October 25, 2018, Mike Birbiglia's show The New One began performances on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.
January 20, 2019: End of The New One Broadway Run
On January 20, 2019, Mike Birbiglia's show The New One concluded its run on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.
March 2020: "Tip Your Waitstaff" Charity Initiative
In March 2020, Mike Birbiglia created a charity initiative called "Tip Your Waitstaff" with fellow comics to raise money for comedy clubs closed because of COVID-19.
November 13, 2022: Broadway Opening of The Old Man and the Pool
On November 13, 2022, Mike Birbiglia opened his show The Old Man and the Pool on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
2022: Temporary Replacement of Jimmy Kimmel
In 2022, Mike Birbiglia temporarily replaced Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show as Kimmel recovered from COVID-19.
January 15, 2023: End of Broadway Run for The Old Man and the Pool
On January 15, 2023, The Old Man and the Pool concluded its Broadway run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
September 12, 2023: The Old Man and the Pool Premieres in London's West End
On September 12, 2023, Mike Birbiglia's show, The Old Man and the Pool, premiered at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End.
October 7, 2023: The Old Man and the Pool Concludes London Run
On October 7, 2023, Mike Birbiglia's show The Old Man and the Pool concluded its run at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End.
November 21, 2023: The Old Man and the Pool Premieres on Netflix
On November 21, 2023, Mike Birbiglia's show The Old Man and the Pool premiered on Netflix and received positive reviews.
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