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Lewis Black

Date of birth: 1948-08-30

Place of birth: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 劉易·布萊克, لوئیس بلک

Lewis Black

Biography

Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. He is known for his comedy style, which often includes simulating a mental breakdown, or an increasingly angry rant, ridiculing history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena. He hosted the Comedy Central series Lewis Black's Root of All Evil, and makes regular appearances on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart delivering his “Back in Black” commentary segment. When not on the road performing, he resides in Manhattan. He also maintains a residence in Chapel Hill, N.C. He is currently the spokesman for Aruba Tourism, appearing in television ads that aired in late 2009 and 2010. He was voted 51st of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central in 2004. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lewis Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movie Credits

Teenage Paparazzo
3.5

Teenage Paparazzo

2010-01-22

A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.

Downwind
3.4

Downwind

2023-01-20

A documentary about nuclear fallout in the United States, specifically members of the Shoshone Natio

Accepted
3.2

Accepted

2006-08-18

A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institutio

Farce of the Penguins
2

Farce of the Penguins

2006-12-01

In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soun

History of the Joke
2.5

History of the Joke

2008-02-28

Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever to

Man of the Year
3

Man of the Year

2006-10-09

The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corrupti

Heckler
2.9

Heckler

2007-11-04

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After

I Am Comic
3.1

I Am Comic

2010-01-10

Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd wor

Brainwave
4.5

Brainwave

2011-01-01

Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries - Launched in 2008, Brain

Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
3.3

Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed

2006-06-10

Lewis Black stars in his second HBO solo special, an all-new hour of frenetic, take-no-prisoners sta

The Aristocrats
3

The Aristocrats

2005-07-29

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by

Lewis Black: Black on Broadway
3.4

Lewis Black: Black on Broadway

2004-05-15

Lewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corpor

Lewis Black Unleashed
3.6

Lewis Black Unleashed

2003-09-23

Comedy Central's jittery, apoplectic commentator on all things absurd in politics and culture is sup

Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
3.5

Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black

2009-10-08

Blustery funnyman Lewis Black hits the stage for his Comedy Central special, which finds the comic u

Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan
3.5

Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan

2010-12-17

Finally, a comedian who isn't whining, insulting or self-loathing. Kathleen Madigan is just brillian

Unaccompanied Minors
3

Unaccompanied Minors

2006-12-08

Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship wh

Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You
2.7

Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You

2023-05-02

With Tragically, I Need You, Lewis Black brings his inimitable insights to the post-Pandemic state o

Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
3.4

Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief

2002-01-01

Lewis Black hosts this comedic documentary about the US income tax system. Set at St John’s Universi

Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
3.3

Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black

2009-11-23

Armed with history, humor and his trademark ranting, comedian Lewis Black takes a hilarious look at

Lewis Black: In God We Rust
3.5

Lewis Black: In God We Rust

2012-03-17

The Emmy nominated, Grammy-winning Lewis Black hits the historic State Theatre stage in Minneapolis

Afghan Luke
2.5

Afghan Luke

2011-09-23

Disheartened when his story about Canadian snipers possibly mutilating corpses in Afghanistan is bur

Inside Out
4

Inside Out

2015-06-17

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition.

Peep World
2.3

Peep World

2010-09-15

On the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication o

The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
3.6

The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks

2022-03-15

Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fa

Basic Black: The Lewis Black Story
5

Basic Black: The Lewis Black Story

2010-06-15

Bonus content on the Stark Raving Black DVD.

Caris' Peace
2.5

Caris' Peace

2011-10-21

Documentary film about actress Caris Corfman and her theatrical one woman show, Caris' Peace.

The Muslims Are Coming!
5

The Muslims Are Coming!

2013-09-13

The Muslims Are Coming follows a band of Muslim-American comedians as they visit big cities, small t

Atrabilious
0.5

Atrabilious

2024-08-01

Atrabilious follows Steven Joyner as he tries to solve the mystery behind his son's sudden, tragic a

Just For Laughs: Over The Edge
0

Just For Laughs: Over The Edge

2009-08-18

A selection of comics from the Montreal International Comedy Festival

Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata
3.6

Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata

2013-08-24

In his ninth comedy special, Lewis Black tears into a country that is going nowhere at the speed of

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
3.4

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

2013-12-06

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

Inside Out 2
3.8

Inside Out 2

2024-06-11

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something enti

Celebrity Mix
0

Celebrity Mix

2005-01-17

These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of H

Misery Loves Comedy
3

Misery Loves Comedy

2015-01-23

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, act

Better Off Single
2.5

Better Off Single

2016-10-07

A comedy that follows a man on a mission of self-discovery that results in hallucinations, flashback

Rock Dog
3.1

Rock Dog

2016-07-08

When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to ful

Falling for Grace
2.5

Falling for Grace

2006-03-31

Grace is a Chinese American who longs to be a part of New York's high society. At a socialite event,

Joey Breaker
1.8

Joey Breaker

1993-05-14

Joey is a player, a hot-shot movie agent in New York. If a deal can be made, he'll make it. If a ris

Mind Candy
2

Mind Candy

2015-11-03

This short was released as an extra in the Blu-ray release of Disney Pixar's INSIDE OUT. It's a zan

Introducing Parker Dowd
5

Introducing Parker Dowd

2015-08-15

A struggling actress loses a role to her dog and must watch him skyrocket to celebrity as she descen

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
0

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge

2006-01-01

Live from Just for Laughs' Montreal International Comedy Festival comes the funniest comics to ever

Lewis Black: Black to the Future
3.4

Lewis Black: Black to the Future

2016-10-07

Lewis Black taps into his signature outrage and frustration as he tackles the economy, local governm

Untitled Mitch Hedberg documentary
0

Untitled Mitch Hedberg documentary

The life of comedian Mitch Hedberg, master of the one-liner and a talent beloved by fellow comics.

Hannah and Her Sisters
3.7

Hannah and Her Sisters

1986-02-07

Between two Thanksgivings, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondri

Imitation Girl
2.4

Imitation Girl

2017-03-04

A mysterious young woman materializes in the middle of the southwestern desert, where each step teac

Gilbert
3.4

Gilbert

2017-04-20

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)
1.8

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)

2015-04-16

Lewis Black hosts a night of stand-up comedy live from the Warner Theatre in D.C. to celebrate the B

Jacob's Ladder
3.7

Jacob's Ladder

1990-11-02

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Pl

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
4

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018-01-19

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedi

Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
3.5

Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget

2008-08-17

The aggravatingly amiable star of "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos"

The Hard Way
3.1

The Hard Way

1991-03-08

Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollyw

The Last Laugh
2.7

The Last Laugh

2019-01-11

After moving to a retirement home, restless talent manager Al reconnects with long-ago client Buddy

The Night We Never Met
2.7

The Night We Never Met

1993-04-30

Sam has a problem with his roommates: they are disgusting, and don't seem to share his views on resp

The Happy Elf
2.3

The Happy Elf

2005-12-02

The Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special & centres on the lovable character Eubie the E

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
3.3

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics

2020-05-11

Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comed

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
3

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

2011-03-18

A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great st

Last Laugh '06
4.8

Last Laugh '06

2006-12-10

Heartache, heartbreak and mother f#@$in’ snakes! We take an irreverent look back at the most controv

Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
0

Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor

2014-04-05

In this documentary five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans work with professional comedy wr

The Gynecologists
0

The Gynecologists

2003-08-15

A group of wacky gynecologists look after a pregnant woman.

American Dummy
0

American Dummy

2002-02-21

Sidesplitters stars Lewis Black (the Daily Show, and the owner of the club in American Dummy) and Ji

Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life
2.7

Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life

2020-10-06

Lewis Black, heir to the George Carlin throne of the comedy rant, performed this set just days after

Riley's First Date?
3.6

Riley's First Date?

2015-11-03

Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mo

60 Spins Around the Sun
0

60 Spins Around the Sun

2003-01-01

Helmed by "Saturday Night Live" alumna Laura Kightlinger, this hourlong exposé chronicles -- warts a

Last Laugh '05
3

Last Laugh '05

2005-12-11

“COMEDY CENTRAL’s Last Laugh ’05” takes an irreverent look back at some of the most controversial an

The Rant Is Due: Live From Napa
0

The Rant Is Due: Live From Napa

2014-09-01

Way back in July 2014, when we were allowed to congregate in large groups, Lewis Black hosted the fi

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
2.5

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

2021-09-11

From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers