Charlie Berens

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Charlie Berens
Born (1987-04-27) April 27, 1987 (age 34)
Wisconsin, U.S.
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • Video
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
Years active2007–present
Genres
Subject(s)
Spouse
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(m. 2015; div. 2020)​
Websitewww.charlieberens.com

Charlie Berens (born April 27, 1987) is an American journalist,[1] comedian, and creator of "Manitowoc Minute".[2] He has been featured on FOX, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, and MTV News.

Career[]

Television journalism[]

Berens began his career working for the MTV News show Choose or Lose.[3] He covered Wisconsin state politics and was arrested while covering protests at the 2008 Republican National Convention.[4] In 2012, Tribune Media recruited Berens to host the comedic news show Nightcap.[5] While a reporter for KDAF-TV, Berens won his first Regional Emmy.[6]

In 2014 CBS Sports Network hired Berens to host the sports gameshow You're So Money and PMC made Berens the host of their comedy/entertainment news brand @Hollywood.[citation needed]

Berens has been featured on Funny or Die.[7] His comedic mashups, including "If Jack Dawson was Really from Wisconsin," have garnered more than thirteen million views.[8]

Manitowoc Minute[]

In 2017, Berens created Manitowoc Minute, a weekly comedic video series.[9] His "Oh My Gosh!" Tour, inspired by the series, sold out theaters across Wisconsin.[10] Berens partnered with Madison brewery Ale Asylum to launch a beer inspired by Manitowoc Minute called Keep ‘Er Movin’.[11]

Personal[]

Berens was married to TV host, actress and former Miss Wisconsin USA Alex Wehrley from 2015.[12][13][14] until their eventual divorce in late 2020.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "2013 Lone Star EMMY Awardees | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lone Star". Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  2. ^ McCollum, Maureen (December 29, 2017). "'Manitowoc Minute' Creator Charlie Berens Keeps 'Er Movin'". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  3. ^ MTV News Staff. "MTV's Choose Or Lose Taps Local Reporters To Cover Presidential Election". MTV News. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  4. ^ "'Keep 'er movin:' Meet Charlie Berens; you know him best as the 'Manitowoc Minute' guy". FOX6Now.com. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  5. ^ "CW33: Nightcap".
  6. ^ "2013 Lone Star EMMY Awardees | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lone Star". Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  7. ^ Web, Best Of The (2019-03-08). "The Untold Story of 'Legends Of The Hidden Temple' Will Leave You Speechless". Funny Or Die. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  8. ^ "If Jack Dawson Was Really From Wisconsin".
  9. ^ Prouty, Alyssa (2018-04-05). "Charlie Berens of 'Manitowoc Minute' Talks Sconnie Humor". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  10. ^ "Oh My Gosh! Tour".
  11. ^ "Keep Er Movin' Light Lager".
  12. ^ "About Alex". AlexWerhrley.com. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  13. ^ "From Wisconsin, With Humor". UWAlumni. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  14. ^ Todaybirthdays. "Alex Wehrley - Facts, Bio, Age, Personal life". www.todaybirthdays.com. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  15. ^ VLOG: House Hacking, BRRRR Strategy, Buying in a Sellers Market & More, retrieved 2021-03-23
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