Michael R. Sanchez studied improvisation at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade in New York City. Later while living in Seattle, Washington he performed sketch comedy with his good friend and co-writer Brandon Ivey. Nowadays Michael lives in Chicago and Brandon lives in DC though they continue to write and perform stand-up and sketch comedy together and separately in their respective cities. In addition to writing and directing a number of award-winning short comedic films, Michael is currently in post-producton on his first feature film The Return of Great Guy.
Influences
Andy Kaufman, Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Jerry Lewis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
I did a show in Morris,IL Sat. and Dave Odd asked if I wanted to listen to Michael Sanchez. I thought, "Hmm?" And then he played your album in the car, which was not comedy- it was sweet, sweet music. And I LOVED it. I would like to purchase it, please.
When one's mentors makes things like this... is it any wonder how we turn out? Somewhere between Pee Wee's playhouse and Lassie re-runs was shat the child Sara. On the day that my kindergarten teacher asked us what we wanted to be... I said "I WANNA BE AN OLD MAN!" I think that was on a post-it in the music cage.
michael will attempt to hurt you while making a film. reading your description under your networking section reminded me of the scene in stories of thieves and gamblers where you, as the creepy middle aged man, and vinnie were tussling on the lawn and you, for reasons still unknown, instructed him to, "put your head down in your..." that, and the emotional scars inflicted upon me when i saw you open your front door with a comb-over and a pillow in your shirt.
I'm glad you liked the picture of me with barf in my mouth. Wade was like, "Hey Stacy, remember Michael Sanchez?" And that was my reaction - FREEZE FRAME! Nah, just kidding. I just know I'm beautiful enough that I can put pictures of me looking retarded on myspace. Is that cool with you?
Yea, most roommates are little bitches. Kernie was excited to see his roommates for about 10 minutes last night before he took a swipe at Wade. Just had to remind Wade of who was in charge. I like Peter.
