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Louis C.K.

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Louis C.K.: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Louis Szekely
  • Birth Place: Washington, DC
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/12/1967, Virgo
  • Profession: Comedian; writer; actor
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Louis C.K. Fast Facts:
  • Started going by "C.K." due to his dismay with people's failure to correctly pronounce his last name, Szekely (pronounced SAY-KAY).
  • Having narrowly completed high school, jumped straight into the comedy business and drove a cab to support himself.
  • Wrote and directed the 2001 movie Pootie Tang.
  • Was placed on 10 Comics to Watch lists by both Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.
  • Has written for The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Dana Carvey Show and The Chris Rock Show.
  • In December 2011, independently released his fourth special, Live at the Beacon Theater. It was made available for digital download on his website only.
  • Louis C.K. Relationships:
  • Kitty Szekely - Daughter
  • Alix Bailey - Wife
  • Luis Szekely - Father
  • Mary Lou Szekely - Daughter
  • Mary Szekely - Mother
  • Louis C.K. Awards:
  • 2011 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 2011 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 2011 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
  • 2011 Emmy: Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera) - Nominee
  • 2011 Grammy: Best Comedy Album - Winner
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
  • 1999 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Winner
  • 2000 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
  • 2009 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee

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