Carlos Mencia Biography

Fast Facts

• Best known for hosting the Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia․"
• Received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special for his HBO special in 2002
• Attended California State University in Los Angeles
• Began his comedy career performing stand-up at The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and The L․A․ Cabaret
• Quote: "The one thing that comedy is beautiful at is lowering your guard․ When people are laughing, they're not defensive․"
• Known for his "Dee Dee Dee Award," which is used to recognized people who don't make the best decisions
• Participated in the "Tour for the Troops," an effort to bring music and comedy to members of the U․S․ military across the globe