Eddie Brill
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Eddie Brill is an American comedian, writer, and actor who started his career in Boston, Massachusetts. He is also the warm-up comedian and talent coordinator of Late Show with David Letterman
. He tours frequently, performing in the US as well as England, Ireland, France, Australia, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. He is also the humor consultant for Reader's Digest.
Eddie Brill attended Emerson College
, where he founded the Emerson Comedy Workshop along with Denis Leary
, Chris Phillips
and Adam Roth. He also began performing standup while in college. He stopped after college in 1980 and then picked it back up in July 1984 when he started a comedy club in NYC named The Paper Moon.
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
. He tours frequently, performing in the US as well as England, Ireland, France, Australia, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. He is also the humor consultant for Reader's Digest.
Biography
Eddie Brill originally intended to study math and science at MIT, however his stepfather's death when he was just a junior in high school made him reconsider his life's plans and he came to the conclusion that he should pursue a more creative career.Eddie Brill attended Emerson College
Emerson College
Emerson College is a private coeducational university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a "school of oratory," Emerson is "the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts...
, where he founded the Emerson Comedy Workshop along with Denis Leary
Denis Leary
Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...
, Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He has been a member of the Ottawa Senators for his entire career, which began with the 1997–98 season. He also serves as their alternate captain and is regarded...
and Adam Roth. He also began performing standup while in college. He stopped after college in 1980 and then picked it back up in July 1984 when he started a comedy club in NYC named The Paper Moon.
Television appearances
- Has appeared on The Late ShowLate Show with David LettermanLate Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
nine times. - Appeared as a panellist on British comedy panel show Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game television show with a pop music theme, currently without a permanent presenter. It stars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding as team captains. The show is produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, and is usually aired on BBC Two...
in 2001. - Is featured in a 2003 episode of Comedy Central PresentsComedy Central PresentsComedy Central Presents is a half-hour long stand-up show that features various stand-up comedians in each episode.-DVDs:Starting in 2008, Comedy Central started releasing "Best of" compilation DVDs, with uncensored audio...
. - Played a character on Contest SearchlightContest SearchlightContest Searchlight was a four-episode fictional comedy television series that aired in 2002 on the Comedy Central network. It was a documentary-style parody or mockumentary of the HBO network's non-fictional series Project Greenlight....
. - Appears in season two of Dr Katz, Professional Therapist.
- Appeared on Comics Come Home 2.
- Played himself on the FX sitcom LouieLouie (TV series)Louie is an American comedy television series on the FX network that began airing in 2010. It is written, directed, edited and produced by the show's creator, stand-up comedian Louis C.K., who stars as a fictionalized version of himself, a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two...
.
Film
- Eddie played an undercover cop in the film Dead Horse.
- Eddie acted in the film 30 Years to Life30 Years to Life30 Years to Life is a 2001 American comedy film, written and directed by Vanessa Middleton. The film marks Middleton's directorial debut, and stars Allen Payne, Paula Jai Parker, and Tracy Morgan.-Plot:...
(starring Tracy MorganTracy MorganTracy Morgan is an American comedian who is best known for his eight seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and currently known for playing the role of Tracy Jordan on the NBC series 30 Rock.-Early life:...
).
Awards
- Eddie is a 3-time MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs) Award Winner for Best Male Stand-up Comic in NYC.
- In 2008, Eddie received the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award by ECNY. (The Emerging Comics of NY)