Russell Peters Biography

Fast Facts

• For hosting the Juno Awards in 2008, he won a Gemini Award for Best Host or Performance in a Variety Series
• Started performing comedy in Toronto in 1989․ In 1992, George Carlin, whom he looked up to as a great influence, encouraged him to perform whenever he could
• An observation comic, he is known for humorously highlighting racial, ethnic, class and cultural stereotypes
• Has been on sold-out comedy tours across the United States, Australia, England, The United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Singapore, South Africa, Norway, India, The Philippines and Canada
• It only took him 72 hours to sell out of tickets for his show at Radio City Music Hall
• Stated that he enjoys listening to hip hop music and that his favorite artist is Biggie
• In 2009, he broke the record for highest number of tickets sold for an individual comedy show in the United Kingdom