Adam Carolla Biography

Fast Facts

• Is the stepgrandchild of screenwriter László Görög
• Was a member of Los Angeles' ACME Comedy Troupe in the early 1990s
• Quote: "I realize that nothing is owed to you or anybody else and if you want something you have to go get it․ By go get it, I mean work hard․ Be the first person there and the last person out and go get some․"
• Is the co-author of the self-help book "The Dr․ Drew and Adam Book: A Survival Guide to Life and Love․"
• Operates Jackhole Industries, a TV production company, along with Jimmy Kimmel and Daniel Kellison
• Lists his middle name as "Lakers" on his driver's license in tribute to the NBA team
• The asteroid 4535 Adamcarolla, discovered in 1986, is attributed to his name
• Was once voted class clown at North Hollywood High School