Michael Cera
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 7, 1988 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 139 credits in database
Biography
Michael Austin Cera is a Canadian actor and musician born on June 7, 1988, in Brampton, Ontario. Known for his comedic portrayals of offbeat and often awkward characters, Cera began his professional career as a child actor. Throughout his career, he has garnered recognition for his work in both television and film. His professional contributions have earned him nominations for a British Academy Film Award, three Critics' Choice Movie Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award. Cera maintains a significant presence in the entertainment industry, with over 100 known credits to his name as an actor.
Career overview
Cera began his career as a child actor, providing the voice for Brother Bear on the children's television show The Berenstain Bears and appearing as a young Chuck Barris in the 2002 film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. His early screen work also includes the television movie Switching Goals, where he played Taylor, and a role as Gordy Jr. in the 2000 film Frequency. He first garnered widespread attention for his portrayal of George Michael Bluth in the sitcom Arrested Development, which aired across multiple periods between 2003 and 2019.
Following his television success, Cera starred in several popular comedies in 2007, including Superbad as Evan and Juno as Paulie Bleeker. His filmography continued to expand with roles such as Scott Pilgrim in the 2010 production Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and a fictionalized version of himself in the 2013 film This Is the End. Additionally, he has contributed voice work to projects, including the character of Dick Grayson, also known as Robin. His extensive career spans across various media, establishing him as a recognizable figure in North American film and television.
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Full Filmography
139 titles- Saturday Night Live UK (2026) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Tom Green Farm (2026) as Self
- The Running Man (2025) as Elton Perrakis
- The Phoenician Scheme (2025) as Bjorn Lund
- Sacramento (2025) as Glenn
- Sausage Party: Foodtopia (2024) as Barry (voice)
- Self Reliance (2024) Thanks
- Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024) as Officer Gibson
- Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024) Producer
- Barbie (2023) as Allan
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) as Scott Pilgrim (voice)
- Command Z (2023) as Kerning Fealty
- Dream Scenario (2023) as Trent
- Under the Boardwalk (2023) as Armen (voice)
- The Adults (2023) as Eric
- The Adults (2023) Producer
- The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022) as Great Wide Wonder (voice)
- Life & Beth (2022) as John
- Celebrity Jeopardy! (2022) as Self - Contestant
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) as Hank (voice)
- Cryptozoo (2021) as Matthew (voice)
- Medical Police (2020) as Sal Viscuso (voice)
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis (2020) as Self - Scott Pilgrim
- Weird City (2019) as Tawny Clem
- Gloria Bell (2019) as Peter
- Avenues (2019) Original Music Composer
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Garry Shandling (voice)
- Tyrel (2018) as Alan
- Spivak (2018) as Robby LeBeau
- The Lego Batman Movie (2017) as Robin / Dick Grayson (voice)
- Molly's Game (2017) as Player X
- How to Be a Latin Lover (2017) as Remy
- Person to Person (2017) as Phil
- Lemon (2017) as Alex
- Cooking with Alfred (2017) as Dick Grayson / Robin (voice)
- A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks (2017) as Self
- One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie (2017) as Self
- Sausage Party (2016) as Barry (voice)
- Lunar Jim (2016)
- Man Rots from the Head (2016) as Sydney Ward
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) as Jim Stansel
- A Very Murray Christmas (2015) as Jackie the Talent Agent
- Entertainment (2015) as Tommy
- Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015) as Self
- That Dog (2015) as Tim
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Hits (2014) as Bennie
- Beef (2014) as Clovis
- Drunk History (2013) as Maurice Cohen
- Drunk History (2013) as John Endicott
- This Is the End (2013) as Michael Cera
- Magic Magic (2013) as Brink
- Magic Magic (2013) Executive Producer
- Here Comes the Night Time (2013) as Bartender / Grandmaster Mike
- The End of Love (2013) as Michael
- Brazzaville Teen-Ager (2013) as Gunther
- Brazzaville Teen-Ager (2013) Director
- Brazzaville Teen-Ager (2013) Writer
- Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus (2013) as Jamie
- Failure (2013) as Man
- Failure (2013) Director
- Failure (2013) Music
- Bitch (2013) as Dave McKenna
- Bitch (2013) Director
- Gregory Go Boom (2013) as Gregory
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Self
- The Immigrant (2012) as Michael
- The Boring Life of Jacqueline (2012)
- Bright Day (2012) as Michael Cera
- Black Mirror (2011) as Beppe
- Bad Dads (2011) as Cory
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) as Scott Pilgrim
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the Animation (2010) as Scott Pilgrim (voice)
- The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (2010) as Self
- Year One (2009) as Oh
- Youth in Revolt (2009) as Nick Twisp / François Dillinger
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Paper Heart (2009) as Michael Cera
- Paper Heart (2009) Original Music Composer
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Sal Viscuso
- Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008) as Self
- Extreme Movie (2008) as Fred
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) as Nick
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Jamie Stevens
- Superbad (2007) as Evan
- Juno (2007) as Paulie Bleeker
- Wayside (2007) as Todd (voice)
- Derek and Simon: The Show (2007)
- Plug & Play (2007) as Self
- Clark and Michael (2007) as Michael
- Clark and Michael (2007) Creator
- Top Chef (2006) as Guest Judge
- Wayside: The Movie (2005) as Todd (voice)
- Darling Darling (2005) as Harold
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Dean
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Scrotch (voice)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Arrested Development (2003) as George Michael Bluth
- Arrested Development (2003) Producer
- Arrested Development (2003) Consulting Producer
- The Berenstain Bears (2003) as Brother
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) as Chuck (8 & 11 years)
- Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun (2002) as Young Gizmo (voice)
- Doc (2001)
- Braceface (2001) as Josh Spitz (voice)
- Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (2001) as Benjamin (voice)
- My Husband's Double Life (2001) as Young Ted Welsh
- The Ripping Friends (2001) as Boy Boy (voice)
- My Louisiana Sky (2001) as Jesse Wade Thompson
- Stolen Miracle (2001) as Brandon McKinley
- Walter and Henry (2001) as Crying Kid
- I Was a Rat (2001) as Buzzer
- Frequency (2000) as Gordy Jr. (10 Years)
- Steal This Movie (2000) as America - 7 & 8 Years Old
- Custody of the Heart (2000) as John 'Johnny' Raphael
- Ultimate G's: Zac's Flying Dream (2000) as Young Zac
- Twice in a Lifetime (1999) as Skateboarder #2
- I Was a Sixth Grade Alien (1999) as Larrabe Hicks
- Switching Goals (1999) as Taylor
- What Katy Did (1999) as Dorry Carr
- Rolie Polie Olie (1998) as Little Gizmo (voice)
- Noddy (1998) as Butch
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Jerome
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Wally Brando
- The Simpsons (1989) as Nick (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Love Is Not the Answer Director
- Love Is Not the Answer Writer
- Love Is Not the Answer Producer
- Gummy Director
- Gummy Writer
- How and Why as Mendelson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Cera best known for?
Michael Cera is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Running Man (2025), The Phoenician Scheme (2025), Sausage Party: Foodtopia (2024), Self Reliance (2024).
When and where was Michael Cera born?
Michael Cera was born on June 7, 1988 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Michael Cera have?
Michael Cera has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Michael Cera's background in cinema and television?
Michael Austin Cera is a Canadian actor and musician born on June 7, 1988, in Brampton, Ontario. Known for his comedic portrayals of offbeat and often awkward characters, Cera began his professional career as a child actor. Throughout his career, he has garnered recognition for his work in both television and film. His...
Michael Cera by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Mirror (2011) as Beppe — aged about 23
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Wally Brando — aged about 2
- The Simpsons (1989) as Nick (voice) — aged about 1
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) as Scott Pilgrim (voice) — aged about 35
- Arrested Development (2003) as George Michael Bluth — aged about 15
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Dean — aged about 16
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