Joan Rivers

Real Name: Joan Alexandra Molinsky
Date of Birth: 6/8/1933
Official Website: http://www.joan.co/

Carlos Mencia

Real Name: Ned Arnel Mencia
Date of Birth: 10/22/1967
Official Website: http://www.carlosmencia.com/










The Maestro

There have been a lot of aspirants in this world to make a career out of Stand-up comedy. It is an art one needs to learn with a lot of hard work and endurance. Stand-up comedy can be described as a creative endeavor which will offer you a great number of rewards with complete freedom to travel around. But it is not an easy skill because you are trying to extend the life span of your fellow beings. Making people laugh is much more difficult than making people cry. A man called Carlos Mencia has been laughing people through this wonderful art form, Stand-up comedy with tremendous amount of success. His extra ordinary ability to connect with people made it really easy for him.

Carlos Mencia was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras in the year 1967 and he was the 17th child of his parents out of the total 18. When he was a young baby of three months old he was sent to United States for a better upbringing. At Los Angeles he was under the custody of his uncle and aunt. It is because of this humble back ground his popular image is always that of a tough and street smart kind of a guy. Though his younger days were filled with hardships he was a very good student and showed flashes of brilliance in the class rooms. When someone asked about his earlier days his response was that of an intelligent man. He recollects the experience as humbling and humiliating. During his younger days he learned the greatest lesson of his life, happiness should come from within.






Carlos Mencia is pretty geared up for the upcoming new comedy central special on 6 December 2011 and he has been trying hard to present himself with a much younger look by undergoing a rigorous diet plan. What does he really want to achieve with this program named 'New Territory'? In order to understand that one will have to peep through his achievements till date. He began his career as a Stand-up comedian at the comedy club Laugh Factory and the tremendous talent displayed by him made him a regular performer at the club. It was the beginning of the greater achievements to happen and he became really famous in the Los Angeles comedy circuit. Later he was honored with the title 'International Comedy Grand Champion' from Buscando Estrellas and it made him the center of attraction in shows like 'In Living Color', 'The Arsenio Hall Show', 'Moesha' and 'An Evening at the Improv'. His extra ordinary sense of connecting with the audience and the aggressive nature made him the darling of the crowds. The increasing popularity helped him to host a show 'Loco Slam' in HBO and another show 'Funny is Funny' on Galavision. Carlos Mencia brand of humor became hugely popular and he achieved a celebrity status within a short time.

The first comedy album of Carlos Mencia came out in the year 2000, titled 'Take a joke, America'. He continued his successful journey with 'Three Amigos' in 2002 and even acted in films like 'Outta Time' and '29 Palms'. Different types of awards and recognition were bestowed upon him and he became an integral part of the Comedy Central with great hits like 'Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached' and 'Mind of Mencia. During this time this great master of Stand-up comedy had released a solo DVD titled 'Carlos Mencia : Not For The Easily Offended' and it was a huge hit as well. His nationwide comedy tour ' Carlos Mencia Live Presented by Bud Light' was an instant hit and his humanitarian concern took him to the Persian Gulf to entertain the troops over there. Later he went on to entertain the American soldiers with a program titled ' Operation MySpace' in the Middle East. His recent hits include ' At Close Range' and ' The Administration of Laughter'. Some of the films in which he was an integral part did fairly well in the theaters as well.

A man with a humble beginning made it really big in the world of Stand-up comedy and still he marches on with great amount of enthusiasm. Now the question becomes very relevant. What does he really want to achieve with this program named 'New Territory'? The greatest lesson he learned 'the happiness should come from within' is making a greater impact on him. These experiences made him better and the harshness in him has mellowed as years went by. Now he is more a refined person with a better outlook. Carlos Menica gets better! That is why people are waiting with baited breath to receive the new Comedy Central Special on December 6th 2012.

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Real Name: Robert Smigel
Date of Birth: 2/7/1960
Official Website: http://www.triumphtheinsultcomicdog.com/







Of all the stand up comedy acts that have debuted in the past 15 years, few have been as strange or as funny as Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog. A cheap dog puppet created and voiced by Robert  Smigel, who is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, Triumph is a pure insult comic who has appeared on a number of television shows.
Triumph’s debut was on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brian back in 1997. Smigel had done other comedic work on the show before he create Triumph. The very first skit Triumph was featured in was about the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show for which naturally he was banned from appearing.
Far from being a ventriloquist, Smigel voices Triumph off camera. Triumph’s voice is a rather distinctive Eastern European variety and he almost always starts with a cigar in his mouth that falls out rather quickly. Triumph’s comedic style is pure insult comedy reminiscent of Don Rickles. He quickly became one of Conan’s most popular acts on the show and often appeared in pre-taped segments where he routinely insulted the audience.
Triumph has followed Conan O’Brian to the Tonight Show and eventually onto TBS where Conan currently hosts his late night series. Triumph has appeared on a great number of TV shows, most notably the MTV Music Video Awards where he insulted a wide variety of artists as well as the audience in general. His act usually focuses on one famous group or person, such as his infamous rant against Bon Jovi after one of the concerts.




The incident that broke Triumph out into the mainstream occurred in 1999 when Pets.com filed a lawsuit against Conan’s Late Night Show and Robert Smigel claiming that Triumph was a trademark violation of their sock puppet mascot which had appeared almost two years before Triumph made his debut. The notoriety stemming from the lawsuit gained national headlines, but the case never made it to court as Pets.com folded into bankruptcy in 2000.
No stand up comedy sketch insult routine would be complete without a catch phrase and Triumph’s most notable one is “…for me to poop on!” which is usually spoken at the end of a long rant. Another one, which became the basis for a surprising hit song is “I Keed, I Keed!” which is most often spoken after Triumph skewers his target to show that he was kidding, only to insult him or her even more afterwards.
Triumph’s 2003 solo album, “Come Poop with Me” featured the popular song, “I Keed, I Keed!” and was certainly a high point in his career. Since that time, Triumph has continued to make appearances, most notably on TBS Conan late night show as recently as the October, 2012 to launch his typical insults at the Presidential candidates.
While Triumph has not quite regained the fame and notoriety he once enjoyed, he and Smigel have made consistent appearances on TV up to the present day. His insult comic style coupled with his biting sarcasm has not faded at all.

Colin Kane

 

Date of Birth: 10/17/1979
Official Website: http://www.colinkane.com/

Kathy Griffin

 

Real Name: Kathleen Mary Griffin
Date of Birth: 11/4/1960
Official Website: http://www.kathygriffin.net/

Don Rickles

Real Name: Donald Jay Rickles
Date of Birth: 5/8/1926












The life of Don Rickles began in Queens New York in 1926. At that time, no one would know that this individual would be one of the top insult comic, standup comedians to ever take the stage. Here we're going to discover more about the life of Don Rickles in terms of the early years, his claim to fame, and the here and now. After reading through the information below, you'll have a better understanding of who this comedic standup artist is, and why his style of comedy has made him so successful.

Early Years 

Born in Queens New York and raised in Jackson Heights, Donald Jay "Don" Rickles had come from parents that had immigrated to this country from Lithuania. Although his family was Jewish, they spoke Yiddish quite frequently on the home front. Rickles always wanted to see the world, so right after graduating from high school - he enlisted in the US Navy and served his country well in WWII. After being honorably discharged in or around 1946, he decided to go to school and study to become an actor. After finding out that there wasn't really that much call for his acting work, he began dabbling in standup comedy.
One of the unique aspects about Mr. Rickles was his quick response to hecklers in the crowd. He could easily tear down an individual with jokes, observation, and ultimately insults. This is where he became known as the insult comedian, and the rest is history. His audiences went wild with the way he carried himself on stage and because of his unique capabilities of dishing out insults, he incorporated this material into a variety of his onstage acts. When he would get heckled in the crowd, he would always shout out a phrase that was coined by him, "Shut up, you Hockey Puck."

Claim To Fame 

Mr. Don Rickles currently has a career that has spanned from the early 1950s all the way till the present. Some of his earliest acts began at the nightclub in Miami Beach called, "Murray Franklin's". Since that time he would go on to play in a variety of different movies and work with a number of famous comedians and actors. He played with individuals such as Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, and he had a long run with Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show.

The Here And Now 

Today, Don Rickles has played on a number of different TV episodes, voiceovers, and Disney animation projects. He's made several appearances in a variety of different television advertisements. One in particular is his stint with Joe Pesci in a Snickers commercial. Of course, these actor/comedians have been known for their short fuses, so they were perfect for a commercial about how people act when they get hungry. As of recent, Mr. Rickles took home the Johnny Carson Award that was given away at the 2012 Comedy Awards.



Although Mr. Rickles had a comedic career that spanned over five decades, he also has a personal life that has spanned almost as long. Married for over 45 years to his beautiful wife by the name of Barbara, Don is a family man, a loving husband, and a loving father. So, with this brief review of the great Mr. Don Rickles, you now have a better understanding about the man, as well as the standup comedian.

Lisa Lampanelli

Real Name: Lisa Lampugnale
Date of Birth: 7/19/1961
Official Website: http://www.insultcomic.com/












Lisa Lampanelli is probably considered to be one of the most outspoken female comedians of all times. She has a way with words and she's able to use them in a way that complements her sharp tongue and female wit. She has been referred to as the 'Lovable Queen of Mean' and for good reason. Here you're going to learn more about this wonderful female comedian in terms of the early years, comedy and Lisa Lampanelli, and some of the things she is currently involved in. Once you've had the chance to read through this information, you'll understand why this very talented comedian has been so successful.

The Early Years
Born in 1961, Lisa Lampanelli was born into a middle-class household with three siblings. She comes from an Italian/Polish background where her mother worked for a police department and her father worked for an aircraft company as a painter. Early on, Lampanelli attended Roman Catholic schools, and later in life while seeking higher education, she became intrigued with journalism and decided to study at Syracuse University and Boston College. After completing those terms, she decided to utilize a graduate program that was offered at Harvard. After a variety of different gigs at Rolling Stone Magazine, Popular Mechanics and Spy Magazine, she decided she would take her knowledge and ability to crack jokes to a new level which is where her comedic career began in the early 1990s.

Comedy and Lisa Lampanelli
Throughout the 1990s, Lampanelli began brushing up on her skills with comedic routines that consisted of controversial comedy that included subjects that centered on homosexuality and race. Although this wasn't unpopular, it wasn't very popular for female comedians to take part in this type of comedy. In fact, many of the other female comedians felt that this was quite different to say the least, and many shied away from this style and type of creativity. Lampanelli finally got her break in 2002 when she was invited to the New York Friars Club Roast that was hosting Chevy Chase. Her style, sharp tongue, and quick wit got her recognized almost immediately as a result.





What She's Doing Now
Since that time she's released CDs and DVDs and was nominated for a Grammy in 2007 for her work on the CD "Dirty Girl." Since that time Lampanelli has been involved in a variety of different projects which includes working on sitcoms, movies, and standup comedy engagements in and around the country. In fact, she has become so popular - she ended up landing a role on the Celebrity Apprentice 5 in 2011. There she would engage in a number of clashes and outbursts with fellow stars such as Luke Ferrigno, Arsenio Hall, and Dayana Mendosa. Was it for TV, was it for comedy, or was it real, you can be the judge.

With her new album release Equal Opportunity Offender she is surely planning something new and exciting. Over the years it's become quite evident that Lisa Lampanelli has become a household name for those that enjoy comedy that isn't limited by simplistic's and the usual day-to-day political swipes. This is a true comedian that is not bound by limitations that have to do with politics, race, religion or sexual orientation. If you truly enjoy unrestricted comedy, you will definitely enjoy all that Lisa Lampanelli has to offer. 

Andrew Dice Clay

Real Name: Andrew Clay Silverstein
Date of Birth: 9/29/1957
Official Website: http://www.andrewdiceclay.com/