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Demetri Martin: Biography

Demetri Martin

Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/25/1973, Gemini
Profession: Actor; comedian

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Demetri Martin Fast Facts:

Loved skateboarding as a kid—even had half-pipes in his backyard.
Worked at his family's Greek food stand in Seaside Heights, NJ, as a kid.
Influences include Steven Wright, Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson and Bill Cosby.
Never contemplated a career in comedy until he was in law school.
Dropped out of law school, giving up a full scholarship, after two years in order to pursue comedy.
Interned at The Daily Show when Craig Kilborn was host; later returned to the show with his own segment in 2005.
Won the prestigious Perrier award at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Demetri Martin Relationships:
Lillian Martin - Mother
Dinah - Grandmother
Dean Martin - Father
Jen - Ex-wife
Demetri Martin Awards:
2004 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
College:
Yale University, New Haven, CT (BA in History, 1995); attended New York University, School of Law, New York, NY

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