Mo Mandel Biography

Fast Facts

• Began his stand-up career in London, where he moved after college to be with a girl he'd met during a study abroad trip
• Made his screen acting debut in the short film "Here's the Thing․․․" in 2008
• Had his first success as the winner of Comedy Central's "Open Mic Fight" in 2007
• Quote: "(On getting into comedy): "I had a terrible work ethic in many other aspects of my life․ Every job I've ever had I've been a complete slacker at․․․[but] I love what I get to do now․․․other people have hobbies, my hobbies happen to also be my job․""
• Best known as an actor and comedian who regularly appears on "Chelsea Lately" and is the host of "Barmageddon․"
• Released his first comedy CD, "The M Word," in 2011 on Comedy Central Records
• Worked in a coffee shop and as a bartender before becoming successful as a stand-up comedian