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BIO

Known for portraying awkward, shy, and offbeat characters, his most recognized roles include Evan in Superbad and Scott Pilgrim in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.



He has had numerous roles in United States television and film productions, and is particularly known for playing the aforementioned character of Evan in Superbad (2007), along with Paulie Bleeker in Juno (2007), Scott Pilgrim in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023), a fictional version of himself in This Is the End (2013), and Allan in Barbie (2023). Other starring roles include in Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008), and Youth in Revolt (2009). Cera also has had dramatic roles in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Molly's Game (2017), and Gloria Bell (2019). He voiced Dick Grayson/Robin in The Lego Batman Movie (2017), Barry in Sausage Party (2016), and Sal Viscuso, the voice behind the announcements in Childrens Hospital.

Cera is also known for his Broadway performances in the Kenneth Lonergan plays This Is Our Youth in 2014, Lobby Hero in 2018, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, and The Waverly Gallery in 2019. In addition to acting, Cera is a musician, having released his debut album True That in 2014. Cera has also performed as the touring bassist for indie rock supergroup Mister Heavenly.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Waverly Gallery The Waverly Gallery
[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2018
Don Bowman
Lobby Hero Lobby Hero
[Broadway]
Second Stage Theater Original Broadway Production, 2018
Jeff
This is Our Youth This is Our Youth
[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere Production, 2014
Performer

Movies

Steal This Movie
[ 2000 ] America - 7 & 8 Years Old
Frequency
[ 2000 ] Gordy Jr. 10 Years
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
[ 2002 ] Chuck Age 8 and 11 Michael Céra
Superbad
[ 2007 ] Evan
Juno
[ 2007 ] Paulie Bleeker
Extreme Movie
[ 2008 ] Fred
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
[ 2008 ] Nick
Paper Heart
[ 2009 ] Michael Cera
Youth in Revolt
[ 2009 ] Nick Twisp, Francois
Year One
[ 2009 ] Oh
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
[ 2010 ] Scott Pilgrim
The End of Love
[ 2012 ] Michael
Magic Magic
[ 2013 ] Brink
Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus
[ 2013 ] Jamie
This Is the End
[ 2013 ] Michael Cera
Hits
[ 2014 ] Bennie
Entertainment
[ 2015 ] Tommy
Sausage Party
[ 2016 ] Barry
Lemon
[ 2017 ] Alex
Person to Person
[ 2017 ] Phil
Molly's Game
[ 2017 ] Player X
How to Be a Latin Lover
[ 2017 ] Remy
The Lego Batman Movie
[ 2017 ] Robin, Dick Grayson
Tyrel
[ 2018 ] Alan
Gloria Bell
[ 2018 ] Peter
Spivak
[ 2018 ] Robby, Wally's friend
Cryptozoo
[ 2021 ] Matthew
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
[ 2022 ] Hank

TV Shows

Arrested Development
George-Michael Bluth
Braceface
Josh Spitz
Childrens Hospital
Sal Viscuso, A Friend
Drunk History
Andrew Jackson, Morris Cohen, John Endicott
My Best Friend Is an Alien
Larrabe
Rolie Polie Olie
Little Gizmo
The Berenstain Bears
Brother
The Ripping Friends
Boy Boy

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Michael Cera, Lobby Hero

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Cera been in?

Michael Cera has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Cera been in?

Michael Cera has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Cera been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lobby Hero.

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