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| Eric Schwartz | |
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 Eric Schwartz performing in 2010. | |
| Pseudonym | Smooth-E |
| Birth name | Eric Scott Schwartz |
| Born | Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Medium | Standup comedy, musical comedy, online content |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | smoothe |
Eric Scott Schwartz, also known as "Smooth-E", is an American comedian, musician, and actor from Thousand Oaks, California known for his blend of stand-up comedy, music, and video.
In 2013, Schwartz was billed as "one of the nation’s hottest rising stand up headliners", [1] Eric Schwartz regularly performs as the headliner at The Improv and The Laugh Factory comedy clubs while on tour.
| Album | Tracks | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kosher Kuts | 11 | November 9, 2004 |
| Wimp Pimp | 19 | 2005 |
| Kosher Kuts: Hungry For More | 11 | October 10, 2006 |
| Parodies Nuts | 28 | January 27, 2009 |
| Title | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helluva Boss | Chazwick "Chaz" Thurman | 2023 | Episode: "Exes and Oohs" |
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