Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia is a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for his introspective and storytelling style of comedy. He gained acclaim for his one-man shows and films, particularly 'Sleepwalk with Me,' which blends humor with personal experiences and emotional honesty. Birbiglia often draws on his own life, including his struggles with sleep disorders and relationships, to create relatable and poignant narratives that resonate with audiences.
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Mike Birbiglia turned down offers to perform at the festival.
‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival | Comedy
United Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Mike Birbiglia called on fellow comedians to defend Kimmel against the cancellation.
Jimmy Kimmel recibe ola de apoyo frente a cancelación de su programa | TVMAS
Peru· 2025-09-19
Mike Birbiglia called on comedians to defend free speech in light of Kimmel's suspension.
Fallon, Stewart, Colbert, Letterman and more respond to Jimmy Kimmel cancellation over Charlie Kirk comments
Australia· 2025-09-19
Mike Birbiglia urged his fellow comedians to stand in solidarity.
ABC suspende programa de Jimmy Kimmel por comentario sobre Charlie Kirk
Honduras· 2025-09-18Mike Birbiglia has been vocal about defending comedians against cancel culture.
De Ben Stiller a los sindicatos, Hollywood alza la voz contra el despido de Jimmy Kimmel: “La verdadera cultura de la cancelación” | Televisión
Spain· 2025-09-18
Mike Birbiglia organized Lena Dunham's first blind date with Jack Antonoff.
“Aquella conexión obsesiva se había convertido en una devoción ciega”: cómo fue la traumática relación de Lena Dunham y Jack Antonoff | Placeres | S ModaSpain· 2025-07-26
Mike Birbiglia plays a struggling comic in 'Sleepwalk With Me' who gets honest on stage.
Anatomy of a Comedy Cliché
United States· 2025-07-02
