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About Al Lubel

Al Lubel (born 1956) is an American comedian and actor. Born in Queens to a Jewish family, he grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, passing the California Bar Exam and practicing law for four years while moonlighting in stand-up before leaving the bar in 1986. He won Star Search in the comedian category in 1988, taking home $100,000, and was the subject of an episode of the BBC series Funny Business in 1992. Lubel performed on The Tonight Show during Johnny Carson's tenure and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman five times beginning in 2001. He won the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's Amused Moose Award in 2013. A 2020 documentary by Joshua Edelman, Mentally Al, follows his life and was named Best Comedy Documentary in the New York Times' comedy roundup in 2021.

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Frequently asked questions

Was Al Lubel a lawyer?

Yes, Al Lubel graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, passed the California Bar Exam and practiced law for four years while doing stand-up on the side, leaving the bar in 1986.

Where did Al Lubel grow up?

Al Lubel, an American comedian and actor born in 1956 in Queens, grew up in Florida.

Did Al Lubel win Star Search?

Yes, Lubel won Star Search in the comedian category in 1988, and in 1992 he was the subject of an episode of the BBC series Funny Business.

Was Al Lubel on The Tonight Show?

Al Lubel performed on The Tonight Show in the Johnny Carson era and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman five times starting in 2001.

What awards has Al Lubel won at the Edinburgh Fringe?

In 2013 Al Lubel won the Amused Moose Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

What is Mentally Al?

Mentally Al is a 2020 documentary by Joshua Edelman about Al Lubel, named Best Comedy Documentary in the New York Times' comedy roundup in 2021.

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