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LEWIS BLACK

Actor
BORN August 30, 1948
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HEIGHT 6'3" (1.91 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1970 – Present
LEWIS BLACK

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. He is known for his comedy style, which often includes simulating a mental breakdown, or an increasingly angry rant, ridiculing history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena. He hosted the Comedy Central series Lewis Black's Root of All Evil, and makes regular appearances on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart delivering his “Back in Black” commentary segment. When not on the road performing, he resides in Manhattan. He also maintains a residence in Chapel Hill, N.C. He is currently the spokesman for Aruba Tourism, appearing in television ads that aired in late 2009 and 2010. He was voted 51st of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central in 2004.

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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Lewis
  • Born August 30, 1948
  • Height 6'3" (1.91 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education University of Maryland, College Park, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA), Yale University (MFA)
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Atrabilious, Inside Out 2)
  • Years Active 1970 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
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  • Children N/A
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