Michael Hitchcock was born in Defiance, Ohio and later raised in
Western Springs, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He attributes many of
his offbeat characters on his midwestern upbringing. Hitchcock received
his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University's School of
Speech and a Master of Fine Arts degree from U.C.L.A.'s film school.
Hitchcock is an alumnus of the Los Angeles comedy and improvisational
troupe "The Groundlings."
Hitchcock's high school alma mater, Lyons Township High School is LaGrange, Illinois is also the alma mater of David Hasselhoff and NBA star Jeff Hornacek.