Michael Patrick Jann

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Patrick Jann (born May 15, 1970 in Albany, New York, USA) is an American actor, writer and director, best known as a cast member of MTV's The State and director of the film Drop Dead Gorgeous. He directed many episodes of Reno 911! on Comedy Central, as well as most of the non-studio sketches on Little Britain USA.

Career Overview

Michael Patrick Jann has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Irene Huss Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Drop Dead Gorgeous, Alma & the Wolf, Organ Trail. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Directing

Gender

male

Known Credits

26

Birth Date

1970-05-15 00:00:00

Birth Place

Albany - New York - USA

Known For

• 

  Drop Dead Gorgeous
• 

  Alma & the Wolf
• 

  Organ Trail
• Mantivities

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Irene Huss Collection (1 titles)
• Reno 911! Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Thomas Lennon (2 collaborations)
• Mather Zickel (2 collaborations)
• Lukas Jann (2 collaborations)
• Kirsten Dunst (1 collaborations)
• Ellen Barkin (1 collaborations)
• Denise Richards (1 collaborations)
• Kirstie Alley (1 collaborations)
• Allison Janney (1 collaborations)
• Sam McMurray (1 collaborations)
• Mindy Sterling (1 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (16 credits)

  • Mantivities

    director

    directing
    2026
  • Alma & the Wolf

    director

    directing
    2025
  • Organ Trail

    director

    directing
    2023
  • Wayne

    - Chapter Nine: Thought We Was Friends (2019) ... director directing

    - Chapter Eight: Musta Burned Like Hell (2019) ... director directing
    2019
  • The Good Doctor

    - Stories (2018) ... director directing

    - Sacrifice (2017) ... director directing

    - Not Fake (2017) ... director directing
    2017
  • Atypical

    - The Silencing Properties of Snow (2017) ... director directing

    - The D-Train to Bone Town (2017) ... director directing

    - That’s My Sweatshirt (2017) ... director directing

    - Julia Says (2017) ... director directing

    - A Human Female (2017) ... director directing
    2017
  • Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

    - The House Within the House (2017) ... director directing

    - Two Broken Fingers (2017) ... director directing

    - Watkin (2016) ... director directing

    - Rogue Wall Enthusiasts (2016) ... director directing
    2016
  • Angie Tribeca

    - The Thumb Affair (2016) ... director directing

    - The Wedding Planner Did It (2016) ... director directing
    2016
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

    - Josh is the Man of My Dreams, Right? (2017) ... director directing

    - Josh and I Go to Los Angeles! (2016) ... director directing
    2015
  • The Last Man on Earth

    - Some Friggin' Fat Dude (2015) ... director directing
    2015
  • The Goldbergs

    - You're Not Invited (2014) ... director directing

    - The Other Smother (2014) ... director directing

    - Call Me When You Get There (2013) ... director directing
    2013
  • Happy Endings

    - Makin' Changes (2012) ... director directing
    2011
  • Community

    - Conventions of Space and Time (2013) ... director directing
    2009
  • Childrens Hospital

    - Behind the Scenes (2012) ... director directing
    2008
  • Reno 911!

    - Ex-Wife and Her New Husband (2007) ... director directing

    - Reno Mounties (2007) ... director directing

    - Christian Singles Mixer (2007) ... director directing

    - The Department Gets a Corporate Sponsor (2007) ... director directing

    - The Investigation Continues (2) (2006) ... director directing
    2003
  • Drop Dead Gorgeous

    director

    directing
    1999

• production (3 credits)

  • Alma & the Wolf

    producer

    production
    2025
  • Organ Trail

    producer

    production
    2023
  • Little Britain USA

    executive producer

    production

    - Episode 6 (2008) ... executive producer production

    - Episode 5 (2008) ... executive producer production

    - Episode 4 (2008) ... executive producer production

    - Episode 3 (2008) ... executive producer production

    - Episode 2 (2008) ... executive producer production
    2008

• actors (5 credits)

  • Long Live the State

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Reno 911!: Miami

    Tattoo Shop Owner #1

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Reno 911!

    - Garcia's Anniversary (2003) ... Camera Man actor actors
    2003
  • The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

    Various

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Waiters

    actor

    actors
    1993

• writing (2 credits)

  • Let's Go to Prison

    writer

    writing
    2006
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    writer

    writing

    - President George W. Bush & Laura Bush, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite (2013) ... writer writing

    - Terry Bradshaw, “Fantasy Football Tattoo League” (2013) ... writer writing

    - Julianne Moore, Billy Gardell (2013) ... writer writing

    - Kathy Griffin, Newt Gingrich, Demi Lovato (2013) ... writer writing

    - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jay Mohr, Ariana Grande & Mika (2013) ... writer writing
    1992