Lewis Black

Birth Name:

Lewis Niles Black

Birth Place:

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer

His "Charred Black 2007" comedy roast broke the 52nd Street Project's fundraising records
Won his first Grammy Award in 2007 for Best Comedy Album for "The Carnegie Hall Performance․"
Was the playwright-in-residence at the West Bank Café's Downstairs Theatre Bar before switching his focus from theater to comedy
His stand-up comedy acts feature sarcastically delivered jokes about ideas and behaviors he finds irrational
Sometimes simulates mental breakdowns or goes on increasingly angry rants on stage for comedic effect
Plays golf in free time, although he has stated that golf hates him
Wrote New York Times Best-sellers "Nothing's Sacred," "Me of Little Faith" and "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas․"

2004OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special:Nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2015Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Hissy Fit:Nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role:Winner

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