Michael Strassner

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Michael Strassner (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Synopsis:
Name: Michael Strassner.
Origin: Baltimore-born.
Profession: Actor, writer, comedian.
Education: University of Maryland graduate.
Move: Moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy and improv.
Film: Co-wrote and stars in The Baltimorons.
Film Premiere: SXSW in 2025.
TV Appearances: Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, Black-ish.
Role: Portrayed Jerry “The King” Lawler on Young Rock.
Sources (TMDB):
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 24.
Gender: Male.
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Paragraph 1: Background and Early Career.
Michael Strassner is an actor, writer, and comedian born in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from the University of Maryland, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in improv and comedy. His professional work includes 24 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television Work.
In film, Strassner co-wrote and starred in the independent movie The Baltimorons, which had its premiere at SXSW in 2025. His television credits include appearances on the shows Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Black-ish. Additionally, he portrayed the character Jerry “The King” Lawler on the series Young Rock.
Drafting and Word Count Check:
Michael Strassner is an actor, writer, and comedian who was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Following his graduation from the University of Maryland, he relocated to Los Angeles to focus on a career in comedy and improv. His professional body of work includes 24 known credits.

Strassner's film credits include co-writing and starring in the independent film The Baltimorons, which premiered at the SXSW festival in 2025. In television, he has appeared on several programs, including Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Black-ish. He is also recognized for his portrayal of Jerry “The King” Lawler on the series Young Rock.
Word Count Calculation:
"Michael Strassner is an actor, writer, and comedian who was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Following his graduation from the University of Maryland, he relocated to Los Angeles to focus on a career in comedy and improv. His professional body of work includes 24 known credits.

Strassner's film credits include co-writing and starring in the independent film The Baltimorons, which premiered at the SXSW festival in 2025. In television, he has appeared on several programs, including Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Black-ish. He is also recognized for his portrayal of Jerry “The King” Lawler on the series Young Rock."

Word count: ~115 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
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Baltimore-born actor, writer, comedian.
Moved to LA after University of Maryland.