April 28, 2010

Hal Sparks: Comedic Persona, Rockin’ Style.

Originally from Peak’s Mill, Kentucky, comedian Hal Sparks began his comedy as a young member of the group Second City Troupe. In 1987 he was named Funniest Teenager in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times.

After a great start, Sparks moved to Los Angeles. He has performed a lot of his stand-up in the comedy clubs there such as The Improv, The Comedy Store, and The Laugh Factory.

Television has also influenced Sparks’ comedy career, as he was the host of the hit show Talk Soup. He has also appeared on numerous episodes of I Love The 70’s, I Love The 80’s, I Love the 80’s Strikes Back, and I Love The 90’s on VH1. Hal had a long run as co-star on the show famous show Queer as Folk as well.

Hal has had a stint in the movie industry appearing in Spiderman 2, among many others. He has done some voice acting in Dr. Dolittle 2 in addition.

When not busy with comedy or acting, Hal is a singer/song writer.

I had seen Hal long ago on Talk Soup when I was real young. He came up again on all of those shows on VH1, and this time I took notice. His wit was apparent and his commentary was hilarious. I was hooked on those I Love the… shows for the longest time, and Hal was a big reason for that. An old favorite of mine, I had not seen him on TV in such a long time. I stumbled upon his stand-up on Youtube and he is just as funny as I remember. He has new material and is still performing stand-up live, so make sure you check out Hal Sparks.
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April 26, 2010

Whitney Cummings: Seriously Funny

Los Angeles comedian Whitney Cummings not only does stand-up, but she is also an actress and a writer. Whitney has been recognized for her comedy in 2007 by being named one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch”, and again in 2009 when she was named Entertainment Weekly’s “Comedy Stars of Tomorrow”.

On television, Whitney can be seen on Chelsea Lately as a regular panelist. She co-executive produced, wrote, and performed in the Showtime series Live! Nude! Comedy! However, the popular MTV series Punk’d was where Whitney first became a series regular. Also on the big screen, Whitney is the star of the film Made of Honor. Whitney offers her comedy in writing as well, frequently for the Comedy Central Roasts.

Her stand-up is quite popular and has been featured on shows such as Down and Dirty with Jim Norton, Comedy All-Stars, Last Call with Carson Daly, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen.

Chelsea Lately is one of my favorite TV shows and it was where I first discovered Whitney. Her quick wit and funny commentary drew me in to find out more. I located tons of her stand-up on Youtube and loved every minute of it. Whitney’s jokes are unique, hilarious, and relatable. I would recommend Whitney Cummings to anyone looking for some fresh jokes from a female’s perspective in this male dominated industry.
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April 21, 2010

Ricky Gervais: England’s Finest. And Funniest.


English comedian Ricky Gervais has a real vision for comedy shown in his stand-up, writing, and acting. Over the course of three years, Gervais’s stand-up comedy blew up. His first televised stand-up performance was called Animals and took place in 2002 at the Soho Theatre. In 2003, Gervais sold out multiple shows at the Bloomsbury Theatre with his stand-up. His tour Politics in 2004 also entirely sold out.

A fine comedic writer, Ricky wrote frequently for The Eleven o’Clock Show. The movie titled Extras was written by Ricky as well. Also an actor, Ricky appeared in the films For Your Consideration, The Invention of Lying, and Ghost Town.

You can see Gervais’s acting on television as well. He was the star of The Office, and also made a guest appearance on The Simpsons. Gervais has his own television series called Ricky Gervais Meets…

An award winning comedian, Ricky has won awards such as the BAFTAs for Best Comedy Performance and Best Situation Comedy. He has also won two Golden Globes for The Office.

I’ve seen Ricky on numerous shows and think he’s really funny. Sometimes “foreign” comedy doesn’t translate well, but Ricky manages to create jokes that nearly everyone can find humorous. Even when he is appearing on TV and not doing a stand-up routine, the things he says will crack you up. If you’re tired of the same old American comedians, put a little English on it and check out Ricky Gervais.
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April 19, 2010

Chelsea Handler: The Bitch Is Back. In A Good Way.

Growing up in New Jersey with five older siblings gave comedian Chelsea Handler enough stories to start a career in stand-up. Chelsea has performed her comedy at festivals including the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. She has her own half hour special on Comedy Central showcasing her stand-up, and has been featured on Premium Blend on the same network.

Television contributes largely to spreading Chelsea’s comedy to the masses. She is the host of her own late night talk show called Chelsea Lately, where she comments on pop-culture and knocks celebrities down a peg or two, all in the name of comedy of course. Chelsea has been featured on numerous talk shows such as the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Today Show, and has guest-hosted The View. She was also one of the stars of the television series Girls Behaving Badly.

A woman of many talents, Chelsea has co-starred in the independent films Streamroom and National Lampoon’s Cattle Call. She is also a writer with two hit books titled My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One Night Stands and Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea.

Chelsea Handler is one of my favorite female comedians of all time. In the male-dominated business of stand-up, truly funny females are hard to come by, but Chelsea is one to watch out for. Her wit and willingness to say anything about anyone was what drew me into her show, Chelsea Lately. I watch it as much as possible because you never know what she will say next, but you know it’ll be hilarious. Her stand-up comedy is just as great as her show, and she covers various topics other than just celebrities. Chelsea Handler speaks her mind in her comedy, and not in an annoying-stuck-up-bitch kind of way. It’s more of a totally-hilarious-and-I-couldn’t-agree-more kind of way, and I love it!
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April 14, 2010

Nick Kroll: Wears Ed Hardy & Looks Like A Douche. Luckily It’s Just Acting

Comedian Nick Kroll started big, performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre when he was just a freshman in college at Georgetown University. Today, his stand-up comedy is everywhere from Jimmy Kimmel Live, to Live at Gotham on Comedy Central, to frequent national tours. Stand-up is just one of Nick’s talents, as he is also an actor and a writer.

Kroll has been in quite a few films, including the newest Date Night, also starring Steve Carell. Get Him to the Greek and I Love You Man are other popular films Kroll has graced the screen in. Voice acting for animation is in Kroll’s repertoire as well, with parts in Sit Down, Shut Up and The Life and Times of Tim.

Appearing on funny television shows such as Best Week Ever and Reno 911! , Nick puts his humor to use in writing for TV too. Chappelle’s Show, Human Giant, and The Life and Times of Tim would not be quite as funny without Nick contributing to the writing.

Nick has a bunch of funny characters he portrays in various situations, including my favorite, Fabrice Fabrice, the craft services coordinator. There is also Bobby Bottleservice, who wears nothing but Ed Hardy and is very reminiscent of the goons from MTV’s Jersey Shore. And lastly, there is Gil Faizon, the middle-aged divorcee.

Nick Kroll has always been familiar to me because I would see him all the time on VH1 shows. He was very funny the way he would matter-of-factly make fun of topics in pop culture. Nick’s stand-up is just as good, involving a wider range of topics delivered with his same great humor. But the thing about Nick that really got me interested was his character Fabrice Fabrice. So funny. His stereotypical flamboyancy and wardrobe to match may sound offensive at first, but he sure makes this character hysterical. Fabrice Fabrice is my favorite thing about Nick Kroll, but he is talented in everything he does and you’ll love him if you check him out!
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April 12, 2010

Zach Galifianakis: Least Creepy Guy With A Beard. And Funny.


Piano playing comedian Zach Galifianakis is from North Carolina where he attended North Carolina State University. Emphasis on “attended”, as he failed out of his very last class by one point. Afterward Zach packed up and moved to NYC, where his first stand-up performance was in the back of a restaurant.

While in New York Zach worked by day as a nanny, maid, and eventually bus boy and did stand-up at night. During a shift of busing tables, Zach was discovered and offered his first acting job on the TV show Boston Common.

Since then, Galifianakis has become a late-night television pro appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Also a film star, Zach’s acting credits include roles in Bubble Boy, Corky Ramano, The Comedians of Comedy, G-Force, and The Hangover.

Zach currently lives in Venice Beach, California when he is not touring nationally with his stand-up comedy.

I had seen Zach’s half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central quite some time ago and thought he was great. I specifically remember in the end, for one reason or another, he was wearing tights. His piano accompanied stories and jokes told in utter seriousness were hilarious. One thing that made Zach’s comedy unique to me was that he wasn’t just some guy performing jokes, he was the performance. It was almost like watching an actor take on a role, the way he would tell his stories and one-liners as if they were true. Zach Galifianakis is a real funny and talented comedian, so check him out!
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April 7, 2010

Nick Thune: Ladies, Hang On To Your Guitar Straps

Guitar-wielding comedian Nick Thune was born and raised in Seattle. Thune attended Bellevue Community College but dropped out one and a half years shy of graduating. By performing his musical comedy at local open mic nights and clubs, Thune came to the realization that he wasn’t going to become a big hit in Seattle. At the age of 24, Thune moved out to L.A. to see what its comedy circuit had to offer.

You can now see Nick’s stand-up live, musical accompaniment and all, at the Hollywood Improv and The Laugh Factory in L.A. Nick also tours live around the United States, so keep on the lookout for him at your local clubs and bars. If Thune’s not making the trip to your end of the country, you can still catch him on TV with his half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central. Nick has also performed for the HBO network in the HBO Comedy Arts Festival.

A master of the arts, Thune has had roles in various movies including Knocked up, Unaccompanied Minors, and Spring Breakdown.

Nick caught my attention on his Comedy Central special, initially because he was attractive, and thereafter because he was really funny. I’ve seen comedians play guitar while singing funny songs, and comedians who tell funny jokes, but Nick combines these two aspects into his act flawlessly. One minute he’ll be cracking one-liners with the strumming of his guitar in the background, and the next he’ll be telling a humorous story with a different accompaniment. In the midst of the story he may even break out into a related song. The guy is smart and uses all his talents to his advantage in one hilarious performance. Nick Thune is a worthwhile comedian to check out whether you like music, comedy, or both.
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April 5, 2010

Stephen Colbert: Best Non-Stand-Up Comedian. Ever.

Originally from South Carolina and a proponent of everything American, Stephen Colbert is one of the funniest comedians out there. Long before his hit talk show The Colbert Report, Stephen was a member of the Second City improv-comedy group in Chicago. Then in the 1990’s, Colbert moved to New York where he and some of his comedian friends created the half hour television series Exit 57. When that show was done, Colbert and the same friends created the popular comedy series Strangers with Candy.

Stephen has been a part of many other film and television endeavors, starring opposite Will Ferrell in the movie Bewitched. Stephen has also wrote, voice acted for, and appeared on the ever popular sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. More famously, Stephen was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central before getting his own show on the same network. Now you can see Stephen in action hosting his show, The Colbert Report, with new episodes airing Monday night through Thursday night.

It is still my intention to exclusively write about stand-up comedians in this blog, but I couldn’t go on much longer without mentioning my favorite comedian of all time, Stephen Colbert. I watch The Colbert Report religiously on TV and on the internet. In all seriousness, it's how I catch up on news I otherwise wouldn’t be interested in. The character that Stephen portrays on the show (with the same name) is an ultra conservative, republican, Jesus and America-loving elitist. But the thing is he’s hilarious, mocking politics while acting serious at the same time. If you haven’t seen The Colbert Report you should watch it to see what I mean. It’s really a show for anyone who enjoys comedy, whether you’re into politics or not. I’m not into politics at all, but I love Colbert and his show. So what are you waiting for? Join the Colbert Nation!
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March 31, 2010

Bryan Callen: Will Drive You Mad

A popular comedian in the States, Bryan Callen grew up overseas in various countries including India, Pakistan, Greece, and Lebanon. At the age of 14, Callen made the move to America. Callen attended high school in Massachusetts before moving on to graduate from the American University in Washington D.C. with a BA in History.

It’s a good thing Bryan has a face for television, because he’s been on countless TV shows. Bryan was a regular on the sketch comedy show Mad TV, putting his comedy and acting skills to work. He was also on the two television series Oz and Fat Actress, the latter starring Kirstie Alley. Bryan’s list of appearances goes on with guest spots on Sex and the City, 7th Heaven, King of Queens, CSI, Law and Order: SVU, News Radio, and Entourage. And of course his stand-up has been featured on shows such as Late Night with David Letterman and Live at Gotham on Comedy Central.

Callen also knows his way around a film set acting in movies such as Bad Santa, Old School, Scary Movie 4, and more recently The Hangover.

Bryan was one of my favorite comedic actors on Mad TV. The characters he played varied greatly, but he made each one very believable and enjoyable. I’ve also seen him in some of the other shows he’s appeared on, like Fat Actress, and he is an all around great actor; always funny and always committed to his characters. His stand-up is fairly new to me.  I mean I’ve always figured he did some stand-up since he was hilarious on Mad TV, but I just started looking into it. So far, it’s just as great and funny as I’d remembered him. Bryan Callen is definitely a comedian to check out whether it’s his stand-up, movies, or TV shows!

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March 29, 2010

Greg Behrendt: So Much Behrendt, So Little Time

Comedian Greg Behrendt’s résumé, on-stage and off, could fill a book. Behrendt’s stand-up comedy has launched him into many other fields including television, film, and writing.

Television has been a huge part of Greg’s career in his stand-up and otherwise. His newest television series, Greg Behrendt’s Wake-up Call, launched in the spring of 2009. Previously, Greg had his own talk show called The Greg Behrendt Show, which is no longer being aired. Also appearing on shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, 20/20, and Larry King Live, it is no wonder why Behrendt is so popular. And of course you can find his stand-up comedy all over television including shows such as The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and the Comedy Central network.

Behrendt’s career in writing has been quite a success as well, with bestselling book turned movie He’s Just Not That Into You. More of Behrendt’s relationship advice can be found in his follow-up book, It’s Called a Break-Up Because It’s Broken.

Greg has released his stand-up comedy on a CD called UNCOOL, as well as on two DVDs titled Greg Behrendt is Uncool and That Guy from That Thing. He also performs live and spread the laughs recently on Greg Behrendt’s Totally Into You Comedy Tour.

I discovered Greg Behrendt long ago on his half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central. Thinking of it now, it must have been at least five years ago. His genuinely funny jokes and cool personality have kept me a fan after all these years. So of course when I heard he had his own talk show, also some time ago, I watched it all the time. It was definitely one of my favorite talk shows and I was bummed when it was no longer on. If you want to laugh I recommend checking out Greg’s stand-up, old and new, because it always meets my expectations!
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March 24, 2010

Pete Lee: Innocent On The Outside, Funny On The Inside


Originally from the mid-west, comedian Pete Lee now resides in the city of New York, New York. Lee has become quite popular at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and is a regular on the Bob and Tom radio show. He has a half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central, but his television premier was on Premium Blend on the same network.

Also familiar with prime time television, Pete made it as a semi-finalist on one of the seasons of Last Comic Standing on NBC. Pete has a CD out now called Gas Money, which was released in October of 2003. If his comedy doesn’t impress you enough, Pete is also a triathlete.

What I noticed about Pete immediately was his silly nature. Some comedians are vulgar, some are sarcastic, but Pete is innocently funny which makes him stand out. On stage he is a very likable and sweet person. When Pete’s jokes involve putting himself down, you almost don’t want to laugh because you like him so much, yet you just can’t help yourself because he is so funny. He also acts serious enough while he is telling his jokes that you believe every hysterical story, no matter how outrageous they are. Pete Lee is definitely one comedian to watch for!
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March 22, 2010

Joel McHale: Eat Your Soup!


Funny guy Joel McHale is originally from Seattle, Washington. Here, he graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in history. McHale also received a Master of Fine Arts degree, that is, from the Professional Actors Training Program at UW. After graduating, McHale moved to L.A. where he eventually got his foot in the door of show business.

McHale is most famous for being the host, writer, and producer of the show The Soup, on the E! television network. His career in television doesn’t stop there, as he is also the star of the sitcom Community. Other TV appearances of McHale include Robot Chicken and Pushing Daisies.

A man of many talents, Joel has also done some work in film with roles in Spider-Man 2, Lords of Dogtown, Open Season 2, and The Informant.

In his personal life, Joel is married and has two sons with his wife.

I know Joel from The Soup and I absolutely love him on it. He is what makes the show as great and funny as it is. As host, he criticizes and makes jokes at the expensive of other television shows. From reality TV to daytime talk shows, no program is safe from the sharp-tongue of Joel McHale. I am relatively new to his stand-up, but from what I’ve seen he brings his same charm, wit, and hilarity onstage as he does on The Soup. In his stand-up, more of his true self comes out which is nice to create that intimacy with the audience. Not to mention his jokes are hilarious. You can see Joel McHale on The Soup, but definitely be on the lookout for his stand-up as well!
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March 17, 2010

Chris Hardwick: Hard ‘n Phirm


Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Chris Hardwick left his “hick” roots behind in 1988 to move to L.A. There he attended UCLA and joined their Stand-Up Comedy Club in 1990. During the early to mid ‘90s, Hardwick hosted various shows on MTV including Trashed and Singled Out. In 1999 Hardwick began his full-time stand-up career.

Also musically inclined, Chris is part of the musical comedy duo Hard ‘n Phirm, along with Mike Phirman. Chris’s television career did not get left behind in the ‘90s, as he is the host, producer, and writer of Web Soup. He also appears frequently on Attack of the Show as the show’s resident Tech Correspondent. You can see him offering his comedic opinions on Chelsea Lately as well, where he is often invited to be a panelist.

I watch Attack of the Show on the G4 network all the time, which is where I first saw Chris. Even when he was just talking about technology, I could tell he was funny and had an engaging personality. I then started watching Web Soup when it came out, and here I saw more of Chris’s hilarity in action as he cracked jokes at viral videos on the internet. Recently I looked into his stand-up by searching for videos on comedycentral.com, and I liked what I found. His candid opinions and matter-of-fact jokes make his comedic style casual, yet still hysterical. Because of this I would definitely recommend him to anyone who likes comedy, and to anyone who loves video games and technology, watch him on Attack of the Show!
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March 15, 2010

Kyle Cease: “Like A Vagina”


Touring nationally throughout the United States, comedian Kyle Cease has been funny his whole life. At just 18 years old, Cease was the youngest headlining comedian in the Pacific Northwest. A mere three years later, Cease had already been on an international tour and won the International Giggles Comedian Competition.

Kyle has made various television appearances including The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has a half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central, as well as a new hour long special called Kyle Cease: Weirder. Blacker. Dimpler. Kyle’s CD/DVD is out and is titled One Dimple. Also an actor, Kyle has been in films such as 10 Things I Hate About You and Not Another Teen Movie.

Like the majority of comedians I blog about, I first discovered Kyle through his half hour special on Comedy Central. The way he spoke and acted engaged me right away, and his hilarious jokes kept me hooked. Kyle’s wacky personality was like nothing I had ever seen in stand-up comedy before, and I loved that uniqueness. The quote in the title of this post is from one of Kyle’s jokes, so that should clue you into the amount wackiness you will witness from Cease. Check him out and let the hilarity ensue!
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March 10, 2010

Doug Benson: Potheads Are Funny Too

Pot-loving comic Doug Benson was born in San Diego, California and later moved to LA to start an acting career. At the age of 22, he started stand-up comedy on a dare from his friends. People actually laughed at his jokes, and as they say, the rest is history and Benson has been performing comedy ever since.

Benson is no stranger to television with numerous appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has two half hour specials on Comedy Central, the second of which aired in January 2009. Back in 2007 Benson landed sixth place on the TV show Last Comic Standing, and plays a character on The Sarah Silverman Program.

Super High Me is the appropriate title of Doug’s documentary in which he smokes pot for 30 days straight. Doug is the creator, writer, and star of a live show called The Marijuana-Logues which has been performed in clubs and theaters nation-wide. He also has a CD out called The Marijuana-Logues and a book titled The Marijuana-Logues: Everything About Pot That We Could Remember. In 2006, Doug had the honor of being named Stoner of the Year by High Times Magazine.

Doug Benson’s half hour stand-up special from 2009 is definitely my favorite set of jokes of his. There was a lot of variety in the jokes, other than just pot-related humor. His pot jokes are still humorous, and you don’t need to be a stoner yourself to think they’re funny. In high school I knew lots of people who smoked pot, though I never have myself, I can still relate to all of Doug’s pot-humor because of that. If you want to see some of Doug’s stand-up I would recommend this website: www.comedians.jokes.com/doug-benson/videos. It is Comedy Central’s Official site with videos of Doug’s stand-up. Here you’ll find a greater variety than just the pot stuff. If you want more be sure to look him up on Youtube too!
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March 8, 2010

Stephen Lynch: Musician Meets Comedian

From Saginaw, Michigan, comedian Stephen Lynch will not only woo you with his sense of humor, but also with his musical talent. After graduating from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama, Lynch moved to New York in 1996. There he got a day job, but also wrote and performed songs around Manhattan at night. Lynch acquired a huge fan following and started performing on the Opie and Anthony radio show, where he became a regular.

In 2000, Comedy Central asked Stephen to record a half hour stand-up special. It went over so well that Comedy Central invited Stephen back to do another special in 2008.
If Stephen’s comedic and musical talents aren’t enough, in 2006 he went on Broadway performing in the lead role of The Wedding Singer.

Stephen currently has four CDs out which are called A Little Bit Special, Superhero, The Craig Machine, and 3 Balloons. Stephen also has one DVD out titled Live At El Rey. Within the next year Stephen is supposed to have a new one hour special on Comedy Central as well as another DVD.

I have been a fan of Stephen’s for years and have collected three of his CDs and his DVD. Stephen’s songs are not only hilarious, but they also tell a story. Though he has the extra task of playing guitar, Stephen still adds performance to his songs through facial expressions and changes in his voice. Stephen Lynch is an old favorite of mine, but even years later I still love all of his songs. It is definitely worth checking him out for some good music and funny jokes!
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March 3, 2010

Nick Swardson: Not Your Average Comedian

A comedian, actor, and writer/producer, Nick Swardson started with comedy first when he was just 18 years old. At 19, Swardson was chosen to perform at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. After a few years Swardson moved to New York and performed regularly at comedy clubs such as the Comic Strip, Caroline’s, and Luna Lounge. He then moved to Los Angeles to work on acting and writing.

 Whether he is the writer, producer, actor, or a combination of the three, Nick Swardson’s film credits seem bottomless. The well known comedy movie Malibu’s Most Wanted was co-written by Swardson, and he also acted in it. Nick has also written and starred in Grandma’s Boy and Benchwarmers. Since Nick’s film career is so extensive, you can look him up on http://www.imbd.com/ to find out more.

Nick has appeared on television shows including Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. In 2000, Nick’s half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central came out. Nick also has an hour long special on the same network called Seriously, Who Farted? On the show Reno 911!, Nick plays the hilarious role of Terry the roller skating prostitute. Party, Nick’s latest CD/DVD is out now.

 I found out about Nick from his half hour special on Comedy Central. Instantly I was captivated by the way he delivered his jokes and stories. Nick's acting and writing skills are equally as humorous. Grandma’s Boy is one of my favorite movies and the character Nick plays in it is great. I just found out about his CD/DVD, Party, as I was writing this post, so now I will definitely be on the lookout for it!
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March 1, 2010

Kevin Hart: 6 Feet Of Comedy In A 5’4’’ Comedian

Despite his stature, Kevin Hart always commands audiences in a big way. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hart once worked at an athletic shoe store as a salesman. After his first time performing stand-up at a Philadelphia comedy club on amateur night, Hart quit his day job to pursue comedy full time.

 Kevin has performed at countless comedy clubs across the nation including the Boston Comedy Club, Caroline’s, Stand-up NY, and The Laugh Factory to name a few. Spreading his comedic genius internationally, Kevin has also performed in both Amsterdam and London.

Not just a comedian but also an actor, Kevin has been in many feature films such as Scary Movie 3 and Along Came Polly. The list of Kevin’s acting work seems endless, with many films that have come out more recently. With television appearances to boot, Kevin has been on shows including Love, Inc., Barbershop, and Wild ‘n’ Out with Nick Cannon. Kevin also has his own hour long special on Comedy Central called Grown Little Man.

In Kevin’s life currently he has a daughter and a son, and is always working to advance his acting and writing careers, and of course, comedy.

When I saw Grown Little Man on Comedy Central, I did not stop laughing until it was over. Hart’s jokes are inventive and unique, and his physical performance is hysterical. Hart’s observations are spot-on, and his personal stories are even funnier. I have yet to hear a joke of Hart’s that I do not like. I definitely recommend Kevin Hart as a quality comedian who will not disappoint!
 

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February 24, 2010

Steve Byrne: Korean + Irish = Great Comedy

Part Korean and part Irish, comedian Steve Byrne is the perfect combination of laid back and high energy. Originally from Freehold, New Jersey, Byrne and his family moved to New York City during his senior year of college. Byrne began working at Caroline’s Comedy Club in NYC, where he became interested in doing stand-up himself. In 1997, Byrne performed stand-up on stage for the first time.

 Currently, Steve has three stand-up specials on Comedy Central. Comedy Central Presents: Steve Byrne is a half hour special, while Happy Hour and The Byrne Identity are an hour long each. Steve has made countless television appearances on shows including The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Delivering comedy to the masses, Steve has toured with the all Asian comedy group The Kims of Comedy. Steve has also been featured in many national comedy tours including the Just For Laughs Festival, The Jameson Comedy Tour, and three USO tours. The USO tours have brought him to Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, and Guam.

 After seeing Steve’s half hour special on Comedy Central, I was instantly a fan. His jokes are unique and his physical comedy is high energy, yet his personality is laid back. Now that I know he has two other hour long specials, I will definitely be on the look out for the DVDs. If you haven’t seen any of Steve’s stand-up, be sure to look him up on Youtube and buy his DVDs!
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February 22, 2010

Daniel Tosh: Inappropriate? Yes. Hilarious? Absolutely.

German-born and Florida-raised, Daniel Tosh is one comedian that you won’t soon forget. A college graduate from the University of Central Florida and now living in L.A, this 34 year old comedian has made a name for himself, especially among the college crowd. Tosh has graced over 700 college campuses with his humorous, although quite frequently offensive, comedy. On top of that, Tosh is currently one of the most requested headliners in the entire country.

Daniel has two stand-up specials on Comedy Central and has made numerous television appearances on shows like The Late Show and The Tonight Show. Presently Daniel is the host of his own TV show called Tosh.0, where he mocks and cracks jokes at ridiculous viral videos.

True Stories I Made Up is the fitting title of Daniel’s comedy album. He also has a DVD of his stand-up called Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious. Sometime this year Daniel is supposed to shoot another special on Comedy Central with a CD/DVD to go with it.

I watch Tosh.0 pretty much religiously. I own his CD, True Stories I Made Up, and it is definitely one of the best comedy albums out there. His laid-back persona and offensive jokes delivered in a serious manner are only the beginnings of what makes Daniel Tosh hysterical. Check him out!
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February 17, 2010

Bo Burnham: Boyish Good Looks & A Foul Mouth

Robert "Bo" Burnham is a young comedian from Hamilton, Massachusetts. Burnham began writing comedic songs and performing them in his bedroom for an audience of one, a video camera.  In 2006, his audience grew as these videos became internet sensations on Youtube.  Performing live shows got Burnham into the stand-up comedy circuit, where his songs and personality won over fans. 

Bo made his television debut in August 2008 with his half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central.  His self-titled full length CD was released in March 2009.

Hit songs include "I'm Bo Yo", a first hand account in "High School Party", and the ever controversial yet hilarious "Klan Kookout".  Smart, witty, and hysterical, Burnham's songs will keep you laughing even after the hundredth time you've listened to them. 

I bought Bo's album the minute it came out and have not stopped listening to it nearly a year later.  Every time I listen to the songs I discover new puns and am laughing like it's the first time I've heard the song.  Not only are his songs hilarious, but they are also really catchy.  I highly recommend checking out Bo Burnham, and if you like him, be sure to pick up his self-titled CD/DVD.
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