Thu June 05 - 6:00 PM
Storytellers - Jim Gaffigan with Michael Ian Black
Tribeca Talks
| 60 MINUTESJim Gaffigan is an eight-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winner, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is widely known for his unique brand of humor, often centered around his observations on everyday life. His 11th special, The Skinny , premiered last winter as Hulu’s first-ever original stand-up special. Gaffigan is currently on his Everything Is Wonderful comedy tour and can be seen alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, and James Marsden in Netflix’s Unfrosted, which debuted as the platform’s #1 movie globally last May.
Panelists
Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black is an actor, writer, comedian and host who began his career with the legendary sketch comedy troupe, The State. Currently, he is a team captain on CNN’s Have I Got News for You. Michael co-created Viva Variety, Stella, and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He starred in Ed, Another Period, The Jim Gaffigan Show, and the Wet Hot American Summer franchise. He appeared in This is 40, Sextuplets, The Baxter, and Linoleum. Michael wrote Run Fat Boy Run and Wedding Daze, which he also directed. Michael is an accomplished stand-up comedian who’s released several albums and specials.
Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan is an eight-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy-winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is widely known for his unique brand of humor, largely revolving around his observations on life. His 11th special, The Skinny, premiered on Hulu last winter as the streamer’s first ever original stand up special. Gaffigan is currently on his Everything is Wonderful stand-up comedy tour, and can be seen opposite co-stars Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, and James Marsden in Netflix’s Unfrosted, which debuted as the #1 movie in the world on the platform last May.
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