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.
Acted in 48
2020s
- 2026
SpongeBob SquarePants: Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton
Santa Claus (voice)
- 2024
- 2023
Downwind
Movie
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Better Off Single
Charlie's Therapist
Crisis in Six Scenes
Al · 6 episodes
Madoff
Gregory Perkins · 4 episodes
- 2015
- 2012
- 2011
Brainwave
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Farce of the Penguins
Jimmy (voice)
Falling for Grace
Rob York
- 2005
The Happy Elf
Norbert (voice)
- 2003
The Gynecologists
Cookie LaMotte
- 2002
American Dummy
Club Owner
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
Professor Black
- 2000
The Brak Show
Movie Zorak (voice), The Slug (voice) · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
- 1993
Joey Breaker
Pete Grimm
The Night We Never Met
Marty Holder
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Wrote 11
2020s
- 2023
- 2020
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life
Writer
2010s
- 2016
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
Writer
- 2013
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata
Writer
- 2012
Lewis Black: In God We Rust
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
Writer
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
Lewis Black Unleashed
Writer
- 2002
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
Writer
1990s
- 1998
The Deal
Screenplay, Author
Produced 9
2020s
- 2026
Ophira Eisenberg: I Used To Be Nicer
Producer
2010s
- 2016
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
Executive Producer
- 2011
Caris' Peace
Producer
2000s
- 2009
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
Executive Producer
- 2008
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
Lewis Black Unleashed
Producer
- 2002
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
Executive Producer
Appearances56
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
Self
- 2021
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Self
- 2020
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life
Self
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
Self
- 2015
Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)
Self
- 2014
The Rant Is Due: Live From Napa
Self
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
Self - Coach
- 2013
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata
Self
- 2012
Lewis Black: In God We Rust
Self
- 2011
Caris' Peace
Self
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Self
- 2010
Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan
Self
Peep World
Narrator (voice)
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Self · 1 episode
I Am Comic
Self
2000s
- 2009
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
Self
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
Self
Just For Laughs: Over The Edge
Self
- 2008
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
Self
History of the Joke
Host
- 2007
- 2006
Last Laugh '06
Self - Host
Live at Gotham
Self · 1 episode
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
Self
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Lewis Black Unleashed
Self
60 Spins Around the Sun
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Full Frontal Comedy
self · 1 episode
- 1993
1970s
- 1979
