Michael Cruz Kayne

Michael Cruz Kayne is a Peabody and WGA Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor who has become a standout voice in the New York City comedy scene. Currently a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Kayne’s sharp wit and intellectual depth have earned him multiple Emmy nominations. Beyond the writer's room, he has appeared on screen in hit series like Severance, High Maintenance, and The White House Plumbers, establishing himself as a versatile talent in both scripted and late-night television. Kayne is perhaps best known for his critically acclaimed solo show, Sorry for Your Loss, which transitioned from a sold-out Off-Broadway run to a celebrated film special on Dropout. Blending "sidesplitting" humor with "heartrending" vulnerability, he masterfully navigates themes of grief and identity—topics he also explores on his award-winning podcast, A Good Cry.