Louis C. K.

Date of Birth: September 12, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Louis C.K., born Louis Székely, is a renowned American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and filmmaker. He was born on September 12, 1967, in Washington, D.C. His career began in the 1990s as a comedian and writer for various television shows, including “The Chris Rock Show” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Louis gained widespread recognition for his unique observational comedy, often touching on themes of everyday life, self-deprecation, and social issues. Louis C.K. created, starred in, wrote, directed, and edited the FX television series “Louie,” which aired from 2010 to 2015. The show earned critical acclaim and won several awards, including a Peabody Award. He is also known for his stand-up specials, such as “Shameless,” “Chewed Up,” “Hilarious,” and “Live at the Beacon Theater.” In 2017, Louis faced significant controversy when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, leading to a temporary hiatus from his career. He later made a comeback, releasing new stand-up specials and continuing to perform live shows.

5 Interesting Facts about Louis C. K.

1. Louis C.K.’s real last name is Székely, which is pronounced as “see-kay,” leading to his stage name, C.K.

2. He won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his special “Hilarious” in 2012.

3. Louis C.K. is of Mexican-Hungarian descent; his father is of Mexican and Hungarian descent, while his mother is of Irish ancestry.

4. He has directed two feature films, “Tomorrow Night” (1998) and “Pootie Tang” (2001).

5. Louis C.K. was the first comedian to sell concert tickets directly to fans through his website, bypassing traditional ticketing services.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Louis C. K.

1. “Everything is amazing right now, and nobody’s happy.”

2. “I don’t stop eating when I’m full. The meal isn’t over when I’m full. It’s over when I hate myself.”

3. “Some things I think are too awful to joke about, but I don’t have a list of those things. Anything that’s been really terrible to me is something I laugh at.”

4. “I think you have to try and fail, because failure gets you closer to what you’re good at.”

5. “You can’t fix yourself by breaking someone else.”