Michael Irby is having a really good year. A veteran actor whose IMDb boasts nearly 70 credits over 20+ years, he’s been a steady character actor, working (mostly) in television. But the past year-and-a-half has been a real breakout for Irby, with an increased, recurring role in HBO’s Barry and FX's high-octane Mayans M.C., the Sons of Anarchy spin-off which recently had its sophomore season premiere.
Complex caught up with Irby to talk about Mayans, learning how to ride motorcycles, getting back into comedic roles, working alongside the GOAT Anthony Carrigan (aka NoHo Hank), doing stuff that scares him, and much more.