Dave Attell

Birth Name:

Dave Attell

Birth Place:

Queens, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer

Was named one of the 25 Funniest People in America by Entertainment Weekly in 2004
Graduated from New York University with a degree in Film and Television
Started out as a performer on the open mic circuit in Manhattan while supporting himself as a waiter
Was a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Jon Stewart Show" in the mid-1990s
Best known as a stand-up comedian and writer who hosted "Insomniac with Dave Attell" and "The Gong Show with Dave Attell․"
Has made appearances on late night shows like "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Last Call with Carson Daly," and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno․"
Made appearances on "Mind of Mencia" and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn․"

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