Michael Showalter is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, director and producer. As an actor, he has appeared in films like Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Kissing Jessica Stein (2001), Operation Midnight Climax (2002), The Baxter (2005) and Two Night Stand (2014). Notable film credits as a screenwriter include Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and Hello, My Name is Doris (2015). Showalter has also directed a handful of films, notably The Baxter (2005) and the 2017 comedy-drama The Big Sick. Significant television credits include Law & Order, Sex and the City, The Michael Showalter Showalter, Newsreaders and Search Party.