Michael Blaiklock
Michael Blaiklock | |
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| Born | Ashland, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Other names | Mookie |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock is an American actor and writer who has starred in the television series Secret Girlfriend and Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
Biography
Blaiklock was born and raised in Ashland, Massachusetts. Michael's first ever acting role was as Peter in a 1993 musical version of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe when he was in the 3rd grade at the Henry E. Warren Elementary School. As Peter he not only had a lead acting role, but also sang and danced. The director, Michelle Smith, saw Michael's ability early on. While at Emerson College in Boston, he wrote and performed in the sketch group Swolen Monkey Showcase.[1]
In addition to being a series regular on Secret Girlfriend and Don't Trust the B--- in Apartment 23, Blaiklock has appeared on Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Sarah Silverman Program, Hung, Melrose Place, Desperate Housewives, and in the feature film Fired Up!.[2][3]
Blaiklock was nicknamed Mookie as a child after NBA basketball player Mookie Blaylock.[4] He is a frequent performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles, often with his sketch group A Kiss from Daddy.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Awkward Moments | — | Short film |
| 2009 | Fired Up! | Mookie | |
| 2010 | The Therapist | Himself | Short film |
| 2011 | Dog DNA | — | Short film |
| 2011 | And They're Off | Carl Grahn | |
| 2012 | Guy Talk 2 | — | Short film; credited as Mookie Blaiklock |
| 2014 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Nagamaki Host | |
| 2017 | Cold War | Jon Chupp | Independent Feature Film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Cheap Seats | Canadian Violent Hugger | Episode: "Amazing Games: International Toughmen" |
| 2007 | The Very Funny Show | Guy at party | Episode: "Future Me"; credited as Michael "Mooky" Blaiklock |
| 2008 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Fat street kid | Uncredited; episode: "Mac and Dennis: Manhunters" |
| 2008 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Trevor Kaufman | Episode: "I Thought My Dad Was Dead, But It Turns Out He's Not" |
| 2009 | Hung | Hammer | 2 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | Melrose Place | Travis | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Secret Girlfriend | Sam | Main cast |
| 2011 | Breaking In | Chubby Thor | Episode: "Take the Movie and Run" |
| 2011 | Desperate Housewives | Father Benson | Uncredited; episode: "Secrets That I Never Want to Know" |
| 2011 | Supah Ninjas | Burke Pratt | Episode: "Snakeskin" |
| 2012–2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | Eli Webber | Main cast; 19 episodes |
| 2012–2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Various | 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Danny | 7 episodes |
| 2015 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Brian Hip | Episode: "The Mattress" |
| 2016 | Tween Fest | Riley | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Right Now Kapow | Dog | Voice |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Brainstorm | Marty Waxer | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Downers Grove | Brett | 9 episodes; also creator |
| 2010 | Zombie Roadkill | Greg | 6 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | The Back Room | Officer Gutwell | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Minor Stars | Robbie | 3 episodes; also co-creator |
| 2011 | The Back Room | Michael Jackson | 2 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | Inside the Master Class | Himself | 10 episodes; credited as Mookie Blaicklock |
| 2011 | Roommate Meeting | Mookie | 3 episodes; also creator and executive producer |
| 2012 | The Back Room | The Eggbeaters | Episode: "Paul F. Tompkins" |
| 2016 | Cuplicated | Husband | Short |
References
- ^ a b "Mookie Blaiklock". Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ Spitz, Julia (March 25, 2012). "Ashland actor earns TV's 'Trust'". The MetroWest Daily News. GateHouse Media. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Michael Blaiklock". IMDb. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ Hill, Jazmine (April 17, 2013). "Loving The Genuine & Super Funny Michael Blaiklock". Serial Optimist. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
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