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Date of Birth:

30 August 1948, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA more

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Trivia:

His mother, Jeanette, is now 90 years young [2008]. more

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Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win more

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Filmography

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In Development
	1.	Silent Partner (details only on IMDb Pro)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Big Bang Theory" (2007)	Professor Crawley (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	8.4 (245)
	1 TV episode: "The Big Bang Theory: The Jiminy Conjecture (#3.2)" Professor Crawley
2.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)	Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	7.0 (14)
	1 TV episode: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: (#6.11)" Musical Guest
3.	Ollie & the Baked Halibut (2009)	Baked Halibut	2009	-	-

4.	Dark as Day (pre-production) (2009)	Bum/Blind Man	2009	-	-

5.	What Blows Up Must Come Down! (2008)	Furry Murray	2008	-	-

6.	No Free Lunch (2008)	Lewis	2008	-	-

7.	"My Gym Partner's a Monkey" (2005)	Ted (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	5.5 (310)
	1 TV episode: "My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Save the Drama for Your Llama/Hornbill & Ted's Bogus Journey (#3.11)" (voice) Ted
8.	"Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law" (2000)	The Deadly Duplicator / Elliott (5 episodes, 2005-2007)	2007	-	8.7 (1,888)
	5 TV episodes: "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Death of Harvey: Part 1 (#4.7)" (voice) The Deadly Duplicator "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Death of Harvey: Part 2 (#4.8)" (voice) The Deadly Duplicator "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Juror in Court (#4.6)" (voice) The Deadly Duplicator "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Identity Theft (#3.12)" (voice) The Deadly Duplicator / Elliott "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Sebben and Sebben Employee Orientation (#3.11)" (voice) The Deadly Duplicator
9.	Unaccompanied Minors (2006)	Oliver	2006	-	3.6 (3,812)
	AKAs: Grounded (UK)
10.	Man of the Year (2006)	Eddie Langston	2006	-	6.2 (14,888)

11.	Accepted (2006)	Ben Lewis	2006	-	6.4 (23,880)

12.	East Broadway (2006)	Rob York	2006	-	6.9 (144)
	AKAs: Falling for Grace (USA: new title)
13.	Farce of the Penguins (2006) (V)	(voice) Jimmy	2006	-	4.0 (3,001)

14.	The Happy Elf (2005) (V)	(voice) Norbert	2005	-	5.9 (92)

15.	"Duck Dodgers" (2003)	Manobrain (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	8.1 (393)
	AKAs: Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (USA: long title) 1 TV episode: "Duck Dodgers: A Lame Duck Mind (#3.10)" (voice) Manobrain
16.	"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999)	BJ Cameron (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	8.6 (7,917)
	AKAs: Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation) Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title) 1 TV episode: "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Obscene (#6.3)" BJ Cameron
17.	Educating Lewis (2004) (TV)	Lewis Tanner	2004	-	-

18.	"The Brak Show" (2000)	Brain Slug / Zorak (2 episodes, 2003)	2003	-	7.8 (421)
	2 TV episodes: "The Brak Show: Braklet, Prince of Spaceland (#3.1)" (voice) Zorak "The Brak Show: Enter the Hump (#3.5)" Brain Slug
19.	The Gynecologists (2003)	Cookie LaMotte	2003	-	5.1 (18)

20.	American Dummy (2002)	Club Owner	2002	-	6.0 (17)

21.	Dependable People (2001)		2001	-	-

22.	Sidesplitters: The Burt & Dick Story (2000)	Burt	2000	-	5.2 (24)

23.	"Mad About You" (1992)	The Pizza Slice (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.1 (2,587)
	1 TV episode: "Mad About You: Le Sex Show (#6.7)" The Pizza Slice
24.	"Homicide: Life on the Street" (1993)	Laslo 'Punchy' Deleon (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	9.0 (2,279)
	AKAs: Homicide (USA: informal short title) 1 TV episode: "Homicide: Life on the Street: Deception (#5.19)" Laslo 'Punchy' Deleon
25.	Joey Breaker (1993)	Pete Grimm	1993	-	4.2 (92)
	AKAs: Agent Breaker (USA: alternative title)
26.	The Night We Never Met (1993)	Marty Holder	1993	-	5.7 (1,478)

27.	"Law & Order" (1990)	Director Franklin (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	8.2 (4,485)
	AKAs: Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title) 1 TV episode: "Law & Order: Aria (#2.3)" Director Franklin
28.	"The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd" (1987)	Bernie (5 episodes, 1990-1991)	1991	-	7.2 (137)
	5 TV episodes: "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd: Here's a High Dive into a Shallow Pond (#5.8)" Bernie "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd: Here's a Pregnant Pause (#5.5)" Bernie "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd: Here's a Good Reason to Check Your Answering Machine on a Regular Basis (#4.13)" Bernie "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd: Here Are Some Things That Go Bump in the Night (#4.11)" Bernie "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd: Here's an Expensive Item with No Returns, Refunds or Exchanges (#4.10)" Bernie
29.	The Hard Way (1991)	Banker	1991	-	6.1 (6,209)

30.	Jacob's Ladder (1990/I)	Jacob's Doctor	1990	-	7.5 (25,728)
	AKAs: Dante's Inferno
31.	Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)	Paul	1986	-	7.9 (19,041)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Stark Raving Black (2009)	(executive producer)	2009	-	-

2.	"Root of All Evil" (2008)	executive producer (8 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	6.8 (83)
	AKAs: Lewis Black's Root of All Evil (USA: complete title) 8 TV episodes: "Root of All Evil: Las Vegas vs. Human Body (#1.8)" (executive producer) "Root of All Evil: Kim Jong Il vs. Tila Tequila (#1.7)" (executive producer) "Root of All Evil: American Idol vs. High School (#1.6)" (executive producer) "Root of All Evil: Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney (#1.5)" (executive producer) "Root of All Evil: YouTube vs. Porn (#1.4)" (executive producer) 3 episodes not shown.
3.	History of the Joke (2008) (TV)	(executive producer)	2008	-	6.9 (59)

4.	Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed (2006) (TV)	(executive producer)	2006	-	7.9 (431)

5.	Red State Diaries (2005) (TV)	(executive producer)	2005	-	7.6 (5)

6.	Lewis Black: Black on Broadway (2004) (TV)	(executive producer)	2004	-	8.3 (600)

7.	Lewis Black Unleashed (2003) (V)	(producer)	2003	-	6.2 (8)

8.	Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief (2002) (TV)	(executive producer)	2002	-	7.8 (89)

9.	The Deal (1998/II)	(executive producer)	1998	-	6.5 (32)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Stark Raving Black (2009)	(written by)	2009	-	-

2.	Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed (2006) (TV)	(writer)	2006	-	7.9 (431)

3.	Lewis Black: Black on Broadway (2004) (TV)	(writer)	2004	-	8.3 (600)

4.	"Comedy Central Presents" (1998)	(3 episodes, 1998-2002)	2002	-	8.2 (316)
	3 TV episodes: "Comedy Central Presents: Lewis Black: 3 (#6.1)" (writer) "Comedy Central Presents: Lewis Black: 2 (#3.1)" (writer) "Comedy Central Presents: Lewis Black (#1.4)" (writer)
5.	Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief (2002) (TV)	(writer)	2002	-	7.8 (89)

6.	The Deal (1998/II)	(play) (screenplay)	1998	-	6.5 (32)

7.	"Tompkins Square" (1996)	(1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Tompkins Square: (#1.2)" (writer)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Caris' Peace (2010)	Himself	2010	-	-

2.	Stark Raving Black (2009)	Himself	2009	-	-

3.	"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: (#1.126)" Himself
4.	"The Daily Show" (1996)	Himself - Commentator / 3 characters not shown (107 episodes, 1996-2009)	2009	-	9.0 (24)
	AKAs: A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) Jon Stewart (Australia) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version) 107 TV episodes: "The Daily Show: (2009-04-20)" Himself - Commentator "The Daily Show: (2009-02-04)" Himself - Correspondent "The Daily Show: (2009-01-14)" Himself "The Daily Show: (2008-07-22)" Himself - Commentator "The Daily Show: (2008-04-08)" Himself 102 episodes not shown.
5.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)	Himself (2 episodes, 2008-2009)	2009	-	7.0 (14)
	2 TV episodes: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: (2009-02-12)" Himself "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: (2008-06-19)" Himself
6.	Looking for Lenny (completed) (2009)	Himself	2009	-	-

7.	Teenage Paparazzi (post-production) (2009)	Himself	2009	-	-

8.	America the Punchline (post-production) (2009)	Himself	2009	-	-

9.	Larry the Cable Guy's Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	4.4 (32)

10.	"Root of All Evil" (2008)	Himself - Host (18 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	6.8 (83)
	AKAs: Lewis Black's Root of All Evil (USA: complete title) 18 TV episodes: "Root of All Evil: Olympic Games vs Drinking Games (#2.4)" Himself - Host "Root of All Evil: NRA vs PETA (#2.3)" Himself - Host "Root of All Evil: Steroids vs. Boob Jobs (#2.2)" Himself - Host "Root of All Evil: Ultimate Fighting vs. Bloggers (#2.1)" Himself - Host "Root of All Evil: Las Vegas vs. Human Body (#1.8)" Himself - Host 13 episodes not shown.
11.	Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	8.1 (406)

12.	"Larry King Live" (1985)	Himself (4 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	5.8 (388)
	4 TV episodes: "Larry King Live: Remembering George Carlin" Himself "Larry King Live: Orman & Black" Himself "Larry King Live: Lewis Black" Himself "Larry King Live: Katie Couric & Lewis Black" Himself
13.	"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993)	Himself (15 episodes, 1997-2008)	2008	-	8.8 (762)
	AKAs: Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia) 15 TV episodes: "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2008-06-05)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2008-04-04)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2007-02-20)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2006-10-09)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2006-06-08)" Himself 10 episodes not shown.
14.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 1 TV episode: "Late Show with David Letterman: (#15.80)" Himself - Guest
15.	History of the Joke (2008) (TV)	Himself - Host	2008	-	6.9 (59)

16.	The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	4.3 (37)

17.	George Carlin: Mark Twain Prize (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	7.4 (17)

18.	Last Laugh '07 (2007) (TV)	Himself - Host	2007	-	-

19.	Heckler (2007)	Himself	2007	-	6.3 (775)

20.	20 on 20 (2007) (TV)	Himself	2007	-	-

21.	"Live at Gotham" (2006)	Himself - Host (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	4.2 (41)
	1 TV episode: "Live at Gotham: (#2.2)" Himself - Host
22.	Last Laugh '06 (2006) (TV)	Himself - Host	2006	-	6.5 (27)
	AKAs: Comedy Central's Last Laugh '06 (USA: complete title)
23.	Comic Relief 2006 (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	3.7 (74)

24.	"Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	7.4 (568)
	1 TV episode: "Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann: (2006-10-11)" Himself
25.	The 2nd Annual Quill Awards (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	-

26.	"Screenwipe" (2006)	Himself - Contributor (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	9.1 (441)
	AKAs: Charlie Brooker's Screen Wipe (UK: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Screenwipe: Screenwipe USA (#2.5)" Himself - Contributor
27.	Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	7.9 (431)

28.	"Dean's List" (2002)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	4.1 (6)
	1 TV episode: "Dean's List: Showcase Showdown at NACA" Himself
29.	Last Laugh '05 (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	3.7 (28)
	AKAs: Comedy Central's Last Laugh '05 (USA: complete title)
30.	"Great Things About Being..." (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Great Things About Being...: A Red State" Himself
31.	Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself	2005	-	7.0 (545)

32.	"Weekends at the DL" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	2.4 (30)
	1 TV episode: "Weekends at the DL: (#1.2)" Himself
33.	"TV Land's Top Ten" (2004)	Himself (4 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	5.1 (10)
	4 TV episodes: "TV Land's Top Ten: Perfect 10's the Women (#1.5)" Himself "TV Land's Top Ten: Wacky Neighbors (#1.4)" Himself "TV Land's Top Ten: Top 10 TV Cars (#1.3)" Himself "TV Land's Top Ten: The Andy Griffith Show Episodes (#1.2)" Himself
34.	"The View" (1997)	Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	2.9 (2,052)
	2 TV episodes: "The View: (2005-04-12)" Himself "The View: (2004-07-23)" Himself
35.	Red State Diaries (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	7.6 (5)

36.	The Aristocrats (2005)	Himself	2005	-	6.4 (9,733)
	AKAs: The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA: promotional title)
37.	The Greg Giraldo Show (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	-

38.	St. Richard of Austin (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	4.7 (16)

39.	"Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	2.0 (213)
	1 TV episode: "Last Call with Carson Daly: (2004-09-30)" Himself
40.	"Shorties Watchin' Shorties" (2004)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.0 (102)
	1 TV episode: "Shorties Watchin' Shorties: (#1.8)" Himself
41.	Funny Already: A History of Jewish Comedy (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	4.2 (9)

42.	Lewis Black: Black on Broadway (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	8.3 (600)

43.	Bar Mitzvah Bash! (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	-
	AKAs: Comedy Central's Bar Mitzvah Bash! (USA: complete title)
44.	Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	4.0 (34)

45.	"I Love the '70s" (2003)	Himself	2003	-	7.9 (389)

46.	"Heroes of Jewish Comedy" (2003)	Himself	2003	-	4.4 (15)

47.	The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003 (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	6.3 (7)

48.	Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	4.9 (23)

49.	Lewis Black Unleashed (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	6.2 (8)

50.	60 Spins Around the Sun (2003)	Himself	2003	-	5.6 (26)

51.	"Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" (2002)	Himself (unknown episodes)	2002	-	7.2 (182)

52.	"Comedy Central Presents" (1998)	Himself (3 episodes, 1998-2002)	2002	-	8.2 (316)
	3 TV episodes: "Comedy Central Presents: Lewis Black: 3 (#6.1)" Himself "Comedy Central Presents: Lewis Black: 2 (#3.1)" Himself "Comedy Central Presents: Lewis Black (#1.4)" Himself
53.	Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief (2002) (TV)	Professor Black	2002	-	7.8 (89)

54.	American Comedy Awards Viewer's Choice (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	-

55.	The Greatest Millennium (1999) (TV)	Himself - Contributing Commentator	1999	-	4.8 (30)

56.	The Daily Show Third Anniversary Special (1999) (TV)	Himself	1999	-	-

57.	Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival (1999) (TV)	Himself	1999	-	4.8 (125)

58.	The Daily Show Andy Williams Christmas Special (1997) (TV)	Himself	1997	-	-

59.	"Comic Cabana" (1997)	Himself	1997	-	-

60.	"HBO Comedy Showcase" (1995)		1995	-	-

61.	"Politically Incorrect" (1994)	Himself (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	6.6 (240)
	AKAs: P.I. (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: "Politically Incorrect: (1995-07-18)" Himself
62.	"Stand-Up Spotlight" (1988)	Guest comedian (unknown episodes)	1988	-	3.7 (6)


1.	"The Daily Show"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 25 June 2007 (2007) Himself
2.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself #51

Additional Details

Other Works:

(July 2002): Played The Bishop in "Once in a Lifetime" by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman (Adams Memorial Theater, Williamstown, Massachussets, USA). more

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Comedy | Talk-Show | News | Documentary more

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Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | Stand Up Comedy | New York City more

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