Lewis Black

Lewis Black is a renowned American comedian, actor, and author. Born in 1948 in Washington DC, Black grew up in a middle-class Jewish family. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a degree in drama. After graduation, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater.

Black began his career as a playwright, but soon found his calling as a stand-up comedian. He made his Broadway debut in 1998 with his one-man show, "Lewis Black: The White Album." The show was a critical and commercial success, and Black quickly became known for his acerbic wit and angry rants about politics and society.
Black has since appeared in several other Broadway productions, including "Lewis Black: Black on Broadway" in 2004 and "Lewis Black: Running on Empty" in 2007. He has also toured extensively, performing his stand-up comedy across the United States and internationally.
In addition to his work in comedy, Black has also appeared in several films and television shows. He had a recurring role on the hit HBO series "The Sopranos," and has also appeared in films such as "Accepted," "Man of the Year," and "Inside Out."
Black has also written several books, including "Nothing's Sacred" and "Me of Little Faith." He is known for his sharp wit and incisive commentary on politics and society, and has been a frequent guest on news programs such as "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Real Time with Bill Maher."
Despite his success on stage and screen, Black remains committed to his roots in theater. He has served as a playwright-in-residence at the West Bank Cafe's Downstairs Theatre Bar in New York City, and has also taught playwriting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Most recently, Black has continued to tour and perform his stand-up comedy, and has also appeared in the television series "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and the film "The Big Sick." He remains a beloved and influential figure in the world of comedy and entertainment.