Michael Showalter
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Michael Showalter is an American director of the sort audiences rarely picture with a filmography built off camera. The output is more consistent than it is loud. The headline entry on the filmography is 'The Big Sick'. 'The Idea of You' is close behind in visibility. The early work was done without much attention on it. Comedy accounts for the largest share of the work.
Michael Showalter
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19 Series
Michael Showalter is an American director of the sort audiences rarely picture with a filmography built off camera. The output is more consistent than it is loud. The headline entry on the filmography is 'The Big Sick'. 'The Idea of You' is close behind in visibility. The early work was done without much attention on it. Comedy accounts for the largest share of the work.
Movies
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The Idea of You
2024
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Oh. What. Fun.
2025
Director
Verity
2026
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The Big Sick
2017
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Spoiler Alert
2022
Director
The Lovebirds
2020
Director
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2021
Director
Hello, My Name Is Doris
2015
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The Baxter
2005
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Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002
TV Shows
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You're Whole
2012
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Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009
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The Shrink Next Door
2021
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The Dropout
2022
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Search Party
2016
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Love
2016
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I Love That for You
2022
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Grace and Frankie
2015
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In the Dark
2019
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Happy Face
2025
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The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh
2024
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It Started As a Joke
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Verity
Director
2026
Film
Oh. What. Fun.
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2025
Film
Happy Face
Director · 1 episode
2025–
TV
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh
Director · 1 episode
2024–
TV
The Idea of You
Director
2024
Film
Spoiler Alert
Director
2022
Film
I Love That for You
Director · 2 episodes
2022–
TV
The Dropout
Director · 4 episodes
2022–
TV
The Shrink Next Door
Director · 4 episodes
2021–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Showalter and where are they from?
Michael Showalter is 56 years old, born on June 17, 1970 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Showalter?
Michael Showalter is best known for directing The Big Sick, The Idea of You, Wet Hot American Summer.
How many movies has Michael Showalter directed?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Michael Showalter has directed or written 13 films and worked on 19 TV shows.
What was Michael Showalter's first movie?
The career of Michael Showalter began with Untitled Holiday Comedy Project ().
What is Michael Showalter's most recent movie or series?
Michael Showalter's most recent release is Oh. What. Fun., which premiered on December 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Showalter created or directed?
On television, Michael Showalter has appeared in Grace and Frankie, The Dropout, Love, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.
Does Michael Showalter have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Michael Showalter's upcoming work includes: Verity (2026).
Michael Showalter
1970-06-17 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Michael Showalter (born June 17, 1970) is an American director, writer, and producer. He first achieved recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995. He and David Wain created the Wet Hot American Summer franchise, with Showalter co-writing and starring in Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and the Netflix series. Showalter wrote and directed The Baxter(2005), in which he starred with Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, and Elizabeth Banks. Both films featured many of his co-stars from The State, and so do several of his other projects. Showalter is also a co-creator, co-producer, actor, and writer for the TV series Search Party. He directed the 2017 film The Big Sick and the 2021 film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, both of which were critically acclaimed.Michael Showalter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.