Anthony Jeselnik
Stand-up comedian from United States đşđ¸
About Anthony Jeselnik
Anthony Jeselnik, born December 22, 1978, in Pittsburgh, is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer. He is known for his dark comedy style, which emphasizes ironic misdirection, non sequiturs, biting insults, an arrogant demeanor, and a stage persona that frequently takes amoral stances. He grew up the oldest of five children in a Catholic family in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, graduated from Upper St. Clair High School in 1997, and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature with a business minor from Tulane University in 2001.
Jeselnik first tried stand-up in the early 2000s after moving to Los Angeles and taking a day job at a Borders. Inspired in part by Mitch Hedberg, Dennis Miller, Sarah Silverman, and Steven Wright, he had a "lightbulb moment" two years into his career after writing a dark-twist joke, "My Girlfriend Loves to Eat Chocolate", later featured on his debut album. In 2009 he was hired as a writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and hosted a Comedy Central Presents special.
After releasing his critically acclaimed debut album Shakespeare in 2010, he began writing for the Comedy Central Roasts and performed in the roasts of Donald Trump, Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr. In 2013 he hosted his own Comedy Central series for two seasons, The Jeselnik Offensive, and released his second album, Caligula. In 2015 he replaced J. B. Smoove as host of NBC's Last Comic Standing. His Netflix specials include Thoughts and Prayers (2015), Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019), and Bones and All (2024).
Videos (498)
Videos 1 to 24 of 498.
0:16From the 2011 Roast of Donald Trump. My new special, âBones and Allâ is out now on Netflix.
35.2M views
0:46The Jeselnik Offensive tackles Islamophobia. My new special, âBones and Allâ is out now on Netflix.
8.1M views
0:56Setting the record straight.
6.6M views
1:00Harder than it looks.
6.5M views
0:26A woman like no other.
6.2M views
0:10Dating is simple.
4.8M views
0:24You think your job is bad?
4.4M views
0:52The Joke Police (from Thoughts and Prayers)
4.2M views
2:59A workplace incident.
4.2M views
0:19Some people are always making it about themselves.
4M views
0:39I wonât stand for it.
3.4M views
1:04I take the shot when itâs there.
2.1M views
0:58From S1E2 of Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik. (2019)
2M views
0:34This country still has a long way to go.
1.9M views
0:44The Jeselnik Offensive tackles plastic surgery addiction.
1.8M views
0:14From the 2011 Roast of Donald Trump.
1.6M views
0:34âGet A Lawyer" (from âFire in the Maternity Wardâ on Netflix)
1.6M views
0:57A priest and a comedian walk into an airport bar.
1.6M views
0:38The lord works in mysterious ways.
1.5M views
0:29Donât believe everything you hear.
1.5M views
0:36The best day of their lives.
1.5M views
0:16A relief to have my name cleared.
1.4M views
1:33My biggest fan.
1.4M views
1:01My first joke is my favorite joke.
1.4M viewsGuest appearances (38)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Anthony Jeselnik.
Guest appearances 25 to 38 of 38.
1:43:05Anthony Jeselnik Reacts to Passing of Norm Macdonald LIVE | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
44.2K views
3:02Anthony Jeselnik Is Unabashedly Pro-Shark | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
43.2K views
1:00Anthony Jeselnik played
Ryan Sickler
32K views
1:22:18Anthony Jeselnik (Fitzdog Radio ) | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
18K views
1:12Anthony Jeselnik Post Interview
Artie Lange
12.6K views
0:35Kindles are humbling with Anthony Jeselnik | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Tom Papa
9.2K views
2:35:42Anthony Jeselnik VS Joe Rogan and Fans! Beef! Chrissie Mayr LIVE
Chrissie Mayr
7.2K views
17:45REACCIONANDO A | ANTHONY JESELNIK
Gloria RodrĂguez
6.8K views
1:01:16Anthony Jeselnik in the Bunker
Sofie Hagen
6.2K views
1:21:21VIDEO Ep-390 Anthony Jeselnik on The White Stripes
Josh Adam Meyers
5.5K views
0:56Please donât make me chooose. From âGood Talk with Anthony Jeselnikâ (2019)
Kumail Nanjiani
3.8K views
22:04Is Anthony Jeselnik Buying Youtube Views And Subs? Joe Rogan Envy! Chrissie Mayr & Courtney
Chrissie Mayr
3.1K views
23:46Comedian Anthony Jeselnik WANTS TO BE the "Left Wing" Joe Rogan? Chrissie Mayr & Courtney React
Chrissie Mayr
2.7K views
6:40Stand Up Review - Fire in the Maternity ward by Anthony Jeselnik
Ben Dhanio
339 viewsChannels on this page: Howie Mandel, Conan O'Brien, Ryan Sickler, Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons, Artie Lange, Tom Papa, Chrissie Mayr, Gloria RodrĂguez, Sofie Hagen, Josh Adam Meyers, Kumail Nanjiani, Ben Dhanio
Frequently asked questions
Who is Anthony Jeselnik?
He is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer born December 22, 1978, in Pittsburgh, known for his dark comedy style.
What is Anthony Jeselnik's comedy style?
His dark comedy emphasizes ironic misdirection, non sequiturs, biting insults, an arrogant demeanor, and a stage persona that frequently takes amoral stances.
What was Anthony Jeselnik's first job in comedy television?
In 2009 he was hired as a writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and hosted a Comedy Central Presents special the same year.
What Netflix specials has Anthony Jeselnik released?
His Netflix specials include Thoughts and Prayers (2015), Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019), and Bones and All (2024).
Did Anthony Jeselnik host any TV series?
Yes, he hosted The Jeselnik Offensive on Comedy Central for two seasons starting in 2013, and replaced J. B. Smoove as host of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2015.
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