J. Michael Trautmann

J. Michael Trautmann
Born
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Arizona
OccupationActor
Known forShameless, Here Comes the Boom, Longmire, Kirby Buckets
SpouseMandell Maughan (2025–present)

J. Michael Trautmann is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Iggy Milkovich in the Showtime series Shameless and as Derrick in the Happy Madison Productions film Here Comes the Boom. He has also recurred as Trey in Longmire and Trav Babcock in the Disney XD series Kirby Buckets.

Early life and education

Trautmann was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, often referred to as the "Gang Armpit of Minnesota." Speaking on his upbringing, he said, "I grew up in a quintessential Mid West suburb, playing sports & taking advantage of the many theatre opportunities in Metro Minneapolis."

Known as the class clown during his school years, Trautmann's path to acting began in his freshman year of high school when he was encouraged to audition for the school's production of Romeo and Juliet. He landed the titular role, sparking a lasting interest in performance.

After graduating high school, he enrolled at the University of Arizona,[1] where he was accepted into the Arizona Repertory Theatre BFA Acting Program. There he portrayed Eugene Jerome in Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy — Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, and Broadway Bound.[2] During his sophomore year, a talent agent spotted Trautmann performing with an improv comedy troupe and invited him to audition for his first film.

Career

Trautmann's earliest screen credit dates to 2004, when he appeared in the New York University short film Earnie. After completing his degree in Tucson, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting, professionally.

Trautmann played Kevin in the crime thriller 96 Minutes (2011 film), starring alongside Brittany Snow, Evan Ross, Christian Serratos, and David Oyelowo. The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2011.[3][4][5][6]

His television career gained momentum with a recurring role as Iggy Milkovich in Showtime's Shameless. He also had a recurring role in AMC's Longmire and appeared regularly in Disney XD's Kirby Buckets.

On the film side, Trautmann appeared in the Happy Madison Productions comedy Here Comes the Boom (2012), starring Kevin James, Salma Hayek, and Henry Winkler. He later starred in the horror thriller Treehouse [7][8] and the crime drama, Savage Youth (2018), directed by Michael Curtis Johnson.[9] J. Michael has also appeared in guest roles on network dramas including Lie to Me, Bones,[10] NCIS: Los Angeles, Criminal Minds Southland and How I Met Your Father.

In 2015, Trautmann was listed among the clients of the newly formed Silver Fox Entertainment talent management company, as reported by Variety.[11]

Personal life

Trautmann is married to actress Mandell Maughan, known for her roles in Resident Alien and Free Bert (2026). The couple married in September 2025.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004EarnieEarnieNew York University short film
2008The Guys I Hang Out WithDamon7 episodes
200918-Year-Old VirginMarshallThe Asylum
2009ItchBillyDir. Ian Delaney
2010Pigeon KickerAdam / Real ScottDir. Milton Liu
2010For The BirdsJesseDir. Adam LeHouillier
2011Lie to MeMarkSeason 3, Ep. 11 "Saved"
201196 Minutes (2011 film)KevinSXSW Audience Award
2011Hardcore HeartsJackson MorseDir. Danny Herb
2011Two Dollar BillSammyDir. Brian Rowe
2011Stay StillDejanUCLA short film
2012SouthlandKevinSeason 4, Ep. 10 "Thursday"
2012Last CallDerrick
2012–2015ShamelessIggy MilkovichRecurring; Seasons 2, 3 & 5; Showtime
2012Here Comes the BoomDerrickHappy Madison Productions
2013A ResurrectionEli Driggers
2013BonesJulian AntonSeason 9, Ep. 11 "The Spark in the Park"
2013NCIS: Los AngelesDriverSeason 5, Ep. 11 "Iron Curtain Rising"
2012–2013LongmireTreyRecurring; AMC
2014MindlessBilly
2014TreehouseKillianSt. Louis Film Festival Audience Choice
2014Criminal MindsJohn David BidwellSeason 10, Ep. 6 "Boxed In"
2014–2017Kirby BucketsTrav BabcockRecurring; Disney XD
2015VictorMatteo
2016BashawAiden
2016Mamma Loves Shortnin'Bernie
2017The Legend of Master LegendKoryAmazon Prime Video
2018Dirty BombCaptain LyleWinner of 2 "Best Short" Awards
2018Savage YouthHyde
2018JuvenilesJunior
2018ZombieCONMystic Man2019 LA Comic Con Audience Choice
2021The BystandersDalePodcast; Season 1, Ep. 2 "Lease Disagreements"
2023How I Met Your FatherSpundySeason 2, Ep. 17 "Out of Sync"

References

  1. ↑ Gay, Gerald M. (August 14, 2008). "Web series by locals hope to get noticed". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  2. ↑ "Reviews". Arizona Daily Wildcat. University of Arizona. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  3. ↑ "96 Minutes". Variety. March 31, 2011. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  4. ↑ "96 Minutes". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  5. ↑ "Meet the 2011 SXSW Filmmakers: "96 Minutes" Director Aimée Lagos". IndieWire. March 14, 2011. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  6. ↑ "SXSW 2011 Lineup Announced". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  7. ↑ "Film Review: Treehouse (2014)". HorrorNews.net. November 17, 2014. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  8. ↑ "Blu-ray/DVD Review: TREEHOUSE". Assignment X. April 15, 2015. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  9. ↑ "Interview with Savage Youth director Michael Curtis Johnson". Cinefile.info. June 7, 2018. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  10. ↑ "TV Review: BONES – Season 9 – "The Spark in the Park"". Assignment X. December 13, 2013. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  11. ↑ "Adam Trahan, Jonathan Roberts Form Silver Fox Talent Management Company". Variety. February 18, 2015. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
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