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Erik Griffin Biography

Birth Name:Erik Griffin

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Quit his job in 2003 to pursue stand-up comedy full-time
  • Quote: "(On finding success as a comedian) "It used to be, you build up your name and you build up a fan base in the comedy clubs, then you get introduced to TV․ So now, you have to do other things․․․ you've got to try to find other avenues so you can get out there and do standup․""
  • Gained notoriety after performing in the "Payaso Comedy Slam" presented on Showtime and Comedy Central networks
  • While not working on the Comedy Central series "Workaholics," headlines clubs and colleges throughout the U․S․ and Canada
  • Appeared in the award-winning Budlight commercial "Swear Jar․"

Awards

  • 2018Festival Award-Best World Premiere: winner