Date of Birth: June 20, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Mike Birbiglia is an American comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his distinct storytelling style in stand-up comedy. Born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Birbiglia attended Georgetown University, where he began to cultivate his craft in comedy. His early career was marked by performances on the “The Late Show with David Letterman” and Comedy Central Presents. Birbiglia gained widespread acclaim with his one-man shows like “Sleepwalk With Me,” which he later adapted into a successful film. His subsequent works, including “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” and “Thank God for Jokes,” have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller, blending humor with poignant personal anecdotes.
5 Interesting Facts about Mike Birbiglia
1. Mike Birbiglia suffers from a rare sleep disorder called REM behavior disorder, which he discusses extensively in his show “Sleepwalk With Me.”
2. He directed and starred in the film adaptation of “Sleepwalk With Me,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012 and won the Best of NEXT Audience Award.
3. Birbiglia has performed multiple successful off-Broadway shows that have been adapted into comedy specials, including “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” and “Thank God for Jokes.”
4. He has written for The New York Times and has been a contributor to the public radio show “This American Life.”
5. Birbiglia’s stand-up approach is often compared to that of a one-man theater show, focusing on long-form storytelling rather than punchline-driven comedy.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mike Birbiglia
1. “I’m the king of the nerds. I’m the only person who can talk Dungeons & Dragons and Star Trek with the football team.”
2. “I don’t have a girlfriend. But I do know a woman who’d be mad at me for saying that.”
3. “I’ve had the same haircut for like 20 years. I think it’s a part of my face.”
4. “Sleepwalk With Me is about how we all have our own stories, and sometimes we all feel alone with them.”
5. “I think the secret to a good life is finding something you love doing, and then figuring out a way to get paid for it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Mike Birbiglia’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Mike Birbiglia and his wife, Jen Stein, have one daughter, Oona Birbiglia, who was born in 2015.
Relevant Links
1. [Mike Birbiglia Official Website](https://www.birbigs.com/
2. [IMDB Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2171898/
3. [Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Birbiglia
4. [Mike Birbiglia on Twitter](https://twitter.com/birbigs
5. [Mike Birbiglia Interview on NPR](https://www.npr.org/people/145253327/mike-birbiglia
