Mike Birbiglia (born June 20, 1978) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and director. Birbiglia was born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, the son of Mary Jean (née McKenzie) and Vincent Paul Birbiglia. Birbiglia attended St. John's High School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, for one year, and graduated from St. Mark's School, Southborough, Massachusetts, in 1996, and subsequently graduated from Georgetown University in 2000. During college, Birbiglia performed as a member of the Georgetown Players Improv Troupe.