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David Beauregard Feldman | |
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![]() Feldman on his podcast in 2016 | |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, comedy writer, podcaster/radio host |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | ~6 |
Website | shopdavidfeldman |
David Beauregard Feldman is an American stand-up comedian, comedy writer, and podcaster.
Feldman is a graduate of Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, New Jersey, [1] and Columbia University in New York City. He began his career by performing stand-up comedy in San Francisco. He appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien , The Tonight Show , and The Late Late Show , and hosted his own special for Comedy Central. He achieved success as a comedy writer, winning three Primetime Emmy Awards (1995, 1996 and 1998), four Writers Guild Awards (1996, 1999, 2001 and 2017), and a CableACE Award (1995).
Feldman has contributed comedic material to televised award shows such as The Academy Awards and The Emmys. He wrote insult jokes for Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, [2] and for roasts on Comedy Central. His other writing credits include: [3]
Feldman is co-host of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour , with Ralph Nader and Steve Skrovan, on Pacifica Radio Network. [4] Feldman has done commentary for Salon magazine, and appeared in Season 2, Episode 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001).
In 2009, he launched the listener-supported David Feldman Show (formerly known as the David Feldman Comedy Podcast), which includes a mixture of live and prerecorded content. He later produced a digital download compilation album, The Very Best of the David Feldman Show, Vol. 1. [5]
In 2009, he spoke at Pitzer College's Commencement Ceremony, [6] and released a comedy album entitled Left Without Paying.
Feldman is a Democrat who has written jokes pro bono for candidates he supports. He currently resides in New York City. He has several ex-wives and "about" six kids.
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