Date of Birth: August 30, 1948
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: [Leave blank if alive]
Biography
Lewis Niles Black is an American comedian, actor, and author known for his trademark style of angry, ranting comedy. Born on August 30, 1948, in Washington, D.C., Black grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. Afterward, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama. Black’s career began in theater, where he worked as a playwright and an actor. However, he gained widespread fame through his stand-up comedy, characterized by his unique delivery and social and political satire. He became a household name with his recurring “Back in Black” segment on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” where he humorously dissected current events and societal issues. In addition to his work on “The Daily Show,” Black has released several comedy albums and specials, earning multiple Grammy Awards. He has also appeared in various television shows and films, authored books, and continues to tour extensively, performing his stand-up comedy.
5 Interesting Facts about Lewis Black
1. Lewis Black holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.
2. Before his breakthrough in comedy, Black worked as a playwright and associate artistic director at the West Bank Cafe’s Downstairs Theatre Bar in New York City.
3. He won two Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album: one in 2007 for “The Carnegie Hall Performance” and another in 2011 for “Stark Raving Black.”
4. Black is known for his distinctive style of comedy, which often involves loud, angry rants about societal and political issues.
5. He has authored several books, including “Nothing’s Sacred” and “Me of Little Faith,” both of which became New York Times bestsellers.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lewis Black
1. “If you’re just happy to get through the day, then you’re a success.”
2. “The problem is that the people with the most ridiculous ideas are always the people who are most certain of them.”
3. “I think it’s important to realize you can miss something, but not want it back.”
4. “Republicans are a party with bad ideas and Democrats are a party with no ideas.”
5. “I do not want to hear another word about the theory of evolution unless it involves me growing wings.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Lewis Black is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
Children
Lewis Black does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Lewis Black’s Official Website](https://www.lewisblack.com/
2. [IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0085227/
3. [Lewis Black on Comedy Central](https://www.cc.com/comedians/lewis-black
4. [Lewis Black’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Black/e/B001JP86ZI
5. [Lewis Black’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/TheLewisBlack
