Adam Carolla
Birth Name:
Adam Carolla
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director
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
Awards
- 2000SHINE Award - Best Talk Show:Winner
- 2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
- 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
- 2017Freep Film Festival Award - Spirit of Michigan Award:Winner