Kurt Metzger
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Kurt Metzger is an American comedian, actor and writer. Metzger's stand-up act was featured on Comedy Central Presents
in 2009, and his hour-long stage act titled "Kurt Metzger Talks to Young People About Sex" was released digitally on Comedy Central Records
in 2011. He provides the voice of Randall Skeffington in Comedy Central
's animated series Ugly Americans
. He has also written for television programs such as Chappelle's Show
and the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen.
and Comic Strip Live
; he was also a fan of The Amazing Jonathan and Jeff Dunham
in his youth.
in New Brunswick, New Jersey
although he mainly performed in the Philadelphia area during his early career; he then moved on to perform in the comedy clubs of New York City
.
In 2006 Metzger performed on Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood as well as Comedy Central's Live at Gotham
the following year. In 2009 he appeared in an episode of the IFC
series Z Rock
.
In 2010 Metzger was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing
; a bit he performed about Michael Jackson
won him "best joke" on the show.
Metzger appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
on February 7, 2011. On June 28 of that same year Comedy Central Records
released an hour-long recording of Metzger performing at the Helium Comedy Club
in Philadelphia; the digital album was titled Kurt Metzger Talks to Young People About Sex.
Comedy Central Presents
Comedy 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...
in 2009, and his hour-long stage act titled "Kurt Metzger Talks to Young People About Sex" was released digitally on Comedy Central Records
Comedy Central Records
Comedy Central Records is a record label founded by Jack Vaughn and Comedy Central that puts out comedy albums by comedians that have appeared on their network....
in 2011. He provides the voice of Randall Skeffington in Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
's animated series Ugly Americans
Ugly Americans (TV series)
Ugly Americans is an American animated television series created by Devin Clark and developed by David M. Stern. The program focuses on the life of Mark Lilly, a social worker employed by the Department of Integration, in an alternate reality version of New York City inhabited by monsters and other...
. He has also written for television programs such as Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show is an American sketch comedy television series created by comedian Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan, with Chappelle hosting the show as well as starring in various skits. Chappelle, Brennan and Michele Armour were the show's executive producers. The series premiered on January 22,...
and the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen.
Early life
Metzger was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and became an ordained minister at the age of 17; he left the faith at about the age of 21, around the time he started doing stand-up. As a child he enjoyed watching An Evening at the ImprovThe Improv
The Improv is a comedy club franchise. Originally, it was a single venue founded in 1963 by Budd Friedman and located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City on West 44th near the SE corner of 9th Ave. A second location was opened in 1974 at 8162 Melrose Avenue in the Fairfax District...
and Comic Strip Live
Comic Strip Live (TV series)
Comic Strip Live is a weekly, late-night, hour-long stand-up comedy showcase that aired on the Fox network from 1989-1994. It started as a local show at Igby's comedy club. It was originally hosted by John Mulrooney and filmed at the comedy club, Igby's...
; he was also a fan of The Amazing Jonathan and Jeff Dunham
Jeff Dunham
Jeff Dunham is an American ventriloquist and stand-up comedian who has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance...
in his youth.
Career
Metzger first performed stand-up at The Stress FactoryThe Stress Factory
The Stress Factory is a comedy club located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It has hosted numerous comedians including Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Attell, Richard Lewis, Chris Rock, Denis Leary, Gilbert Gottfried, Louie Anderson, Artie Lange, Jim Breuer, Jim Norton, Brian Regan, Bill Burr, Greg Giraldo,...
in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. It is the county seat and the home of Rutgers University. The city is located on the Northeast Corridor rail line, southwest of Manhattan, on the southern bank of the Raritan River. At the 2010 United States Census, the population of...
although he mainly performed in the Philadelphia area during his early career; he then moved on to perform in the comedy clubs of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
In 2006 Metzger performed on Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood as well as Comedy Central's Live at Gotham
Live At Gotham
Live at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features up and coming stand up comedians performing live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. It premiered on July 21, 2006....
the following year. In 2009 he appeared in an episode of the IFC
Independent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel is an American cable TV network that airs independent film and related programming. IFC programming includes commercially interrupted feature-length films, original documentaries, shorts, animated series, original series, acquired series, and content exclusively for...
series Z Rock
Z Rock (TV series)
Z Rock is an American television series, which airs on the IFC in the United States.The show is a semi-scripted comedy and is based on the double life of a Brooklyn band, ZO2. By night, they are a hard rock band but to pay the bills, they are the Z Brothers by day, playing kiddie parties...
.
In 2010 Metzger was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing
Last Comic Standing
Last Comic Standing is an American reality television talent show that has aired from 2003 through 2010.The goal of the program is to select a comedian from a group, who will receive a development contract with the NBC network, and a television special first to air on the cable-TV network Comedy...
; a bit he performed about Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
won him "best joke" on the show.
Metzger appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is a Peabody Award-winning American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson. Ferguson, the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise, follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup...
on February 7, 2011. On June 28 of that same year Comedy Central Records
Comedy Central Records
Comedy Central Records is a record label founded by Jack Vaughn and Comedy Central that puts out comedy albums by comedians that have appeared on their network....
released an hour-long recording of Metzger performing at the Helium Comedy Club
Helium Comedy Club
Helium Comedy Club is a venue for stand-up comedy in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The club offers a three-act show which consists of an opener, feature and a headliner. Like many comedy clubs, the house has a 'two item minimum' for each audience member...
in Philadelphia; the digital album was titled Kurt Metzger Talks to Young People About Sex.
External links
- Kurt Metzger's Facebook page
- Kurt Metzger at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Kurt Metzger at Comedy CentralComedy CentralComedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....