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Louis C.K.American stand-up comedian
Date of Birth: 12.09.1967
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Louis C.K.
Louis C.K., an American stand-up comedian, was born on September 12, 1967, in Washington, D.C. His stage name, C.K., is derived from the approximate English pronunciation of his Hungarian surname, 'Székely.' His father was an economist, and his mother worked as an engineer programmer. C.K.'s paternal grandfather was a Hungarian Jew who immigrated to Mexico, where he met and married C.K.'s mother, a Mexican of mixed Spanish and indigenous descent. His mother, of Irish heritage, grew up on a farm in Michigan.
Early Life and Influences
At the age of 7, C.K. moved from Mexico City to a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. He spoke Spanish as his native language and still holds Mexican citizenship. Growing up, C.K. was influenced by comedians such as Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, and George Carlin. He developed a passion for writing and comedy, fueled by his desire to create better television shows for his mother, who he felt deserved more interesting programming.
Early Career
After finishing school, C.K. worked as an auto mechanic and landed a job at a cable TV station in Boston. In 1984, he made his debut in stand-up comedy, which initially proved challenging as he only had material for two minutes, despite being given a five-minute time slot. He spent the next two years honing his skills by performing as an opening act for more established comedians. In 1989, he moved to Manhattan, and his popularity as an artist began to grow.
Television and Film
C.K. not only worked as a writer for various television shows but also appeared as a comedian in programs such as "Evening at the Improv" and "Star Search." In 1996, HBO released his first special, a half-hour show, which paved the way for his appearances on shows like "Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Lopez Tonight," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Inspired by George Carlin, who regularly updated his material, C.K. launched his first hour-long special called "Shameless" in 2007, which aired on HBO and later released on DVD. He followed it up with more specials, and in April 2009, he released a concert film called "Hilarious," which he independently produced. C.K. also ventured into acting, appearing in his own sitcom "Lucky Louie," the comedy film "Role Models," and the series "Parks and Recreation."
The "Louie" Series
In August 2009, FX premiered C.K.'s new series, "Louie." The show, created, acted, written, and directed by C.K., featured a semi-fictional version of himself as a divorced middle-aged comedian struggling with relationships and his career.
C.K. is divorced from his former wife Alix Bailey, whom he married in 1995. They separated in 2008 and have two daughters together, who are under joint custody.
