Ian Karmel

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Ian Karmel
Born (1984-10-09) October 9, 1984 (age 37)
Portland, Oregon, US
Alma materPortland State University
OccupationActor, writer, comedian
Years active2011–present
Websitewww.iankarmel.com

Ian Karmel (born October 9, 1984) is an American stand-up comedian and writer.[1][2] He is currently the co-head writer for CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden. He wrote for the 2017 and 2018 Grammy Awards as well as the 2016 Tony Awards. His work on the 2016 Tony Awards earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.[3] His work on Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool won him an Emmy in 2019.[4]

Early life[]

Karmel was born into a Jewish family in Portland, Oregon and raised in Beaverton.[5][6] He graduated from Westview High School, and subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University.[7]

Career[]

Karmel was featured in the Netflix 15-minute standup special series The Comedy Lineup, which premiered on July 3, 2018.[8] He made his late night debut in 2014 on TBS' Conan,[9] and was also in 2014 featured on Comedy Central's Adam DeVine's House Party Season 2.[10]

In 2015, he released his album 9.2 on Pitchfork through the Portland label Kill Rock Stars.[11]

Karmel's other TV credits include IFC's sketch comedy series Portlandia[12] and the Travel Channel's food reality TV series Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America. He has been a guest post-game analyst and commentator for the Portland Trail Blazers.

His training includes Los Angeles improv company The Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade. He has been a regular contributor to the Portland Mercury, writing the weekly column "Everything as F*ck".[13] He also serves as the lead voice and creative force behind the weekly podcast All Fantasy Everything on the HeadGum network.

He headlines various clubs throughout the US and lives in Los Angeles.

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Network Notes
2020 Game On! Self CBS [14]

References[]

  1. ^ "Exclusive Interview with one of Oregon's Most Famous Comedians - That Oregon Life". thatoregonlife.com.
  2. ^ "Ian Karmel - Stand-Up Comedian - Comedy Central Stand-Up". Comedy Central.
  3. ^ Ham, Robert (December 22, 2017). "Ian Karmel on His New Show and the Limits of Trump Jokes". Portland Mercury.
  4. ^ "Ian Karmel". Television Academy. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Segal, Dave (August 28, 2019). "Zack Fox, Michelle Buteau, and Ian Karmel Lead an Absurdly Strong Comedy Bill at Bumbershoot". The Stranger. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021.
  6. ^ Simpson, Paul. "Ian Karmel". AllMusic. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Turnquist, Kristi (December 10, 2011). "Comedian Ian Karmel: Funny thing is, his stand-up is outstanding". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Wright, Megh. "Check Out the Trailer for Netflix's First Batch of 15-Minute Stand-up Specials". Vulture. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  9. ^ Ian Karmel Stand-Up 03/12/14, retrieved June 2, 2018
  10. ^ "Weird God - Adam Devine's House Party (Video Clip) | Comedy Central". Comedy Central. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  11. ^ "Paste Magazine". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "Comedian Ian Karmel: Funny thing is, his stand-up is outstanding". OregonLive.com. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "Ian Karmel on His New Show and the Limits of Trump Jokes". Portland Mercury. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  14. ^ Kanter, Jake (November 6, 2019). "'Game On!': Keegan-Michael Key, Venus Williams & Rob Gronkowski Join CBS Remake Of James Corden's BAFTA-Winning 'A League Of Their Own'". Deadline. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
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