About Emo Philips
Emo Philips (born Philip Soltanec, February 7, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian and actor whose stage persona makes use of paraprosdokians spoken in a wandering falsetto tone of voice. On stage he appears as a fidgety, nervous but highly intelligent individual, delivering largely self-deprecating material while shifting positions and playing with his hair. He has recorded three comedy albums, and his album E=mo, recorded live at Caroline's in Manhattan, won the 1985 New Music Award for best comedy album. He was included in the top 50 of E4's 100 Greatest Comedians and appeared at number 54 on Channel 4's top 100 greatest standups. His acting credits include the 1989 film UHF and television series such as Miami Vice, with voiceover work on animated series including Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist and Adventure Time.
Guest appearances (5)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Emo Philips.
Guest appearances 1 to 5 of 5.
1:14The Incredible Emo Philips Would Like You To Attend My Show In Delaware On October 18, Thank You!
Michael Kaplan
2.8K views
5:53Lizz Winstead talks Emo Philips
Jimmy Pardo
2.3K views
0:59Weird Al and Emo Philips are wonderful! A video about gratitude and joy, thank you!
Michael Kaplan
1.1K views
1:10TDF EP233 Emo Philips Teaser Clip
Jackie Kashian
715 views
41:39TDF EP 233 โ Emo Philips
Jackie Kashian
446 viewsChannels on this page: Michael Kaplan, Jimmy Pardo, Jackie Kashian
Frequently asked questions
What is Emo Philips's real name?
Emo Philips, the American stand-up comedian and actor, was born Philip Soltanec on February 7, 1956.
What is Emo Philips like on stage?
He plays a fidgety, nervous but highly intelligent character who delivers paraprosdokians in a wandering falsetto, shifting position and playing with his hair as he tells mostly self-deprecating jokes.
Which Emo Philips album won an award?
E=mo, recorded live at Caroline's in Manhattan, won the 1985 New Music Award for best comedy album. It is one of three comedy albums he has recorded.
How has Emo Philips ranked among great comedians?
Emo Philips made the top 50 of E4's 100 Greatest Comedians and was placed at number 54 in Channel 4's list of the top 100 greatest standups.
What films and TV shows has Emo Philips been in?
His acting credits include the 1989 film UHF and series such as Miami Vice, and his voice turns up in animated shows including Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist and Adventure Time.
