Monroe Martin III
Monroe Martin
About Monroe Martin III
Monroe Martin III is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor born and raised in Philadelphia. Active in stand-up since around 2010, he broke through nationally as a top 10 finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2014 and is now based on the East Coast comedy circuit, performing regularly at The Stand NYC and on national club tours.
Monroe Martin reached the top 10 on season 8 of Last Comic Standing on NBC in 2014, which opened the door to a string of TV credits including Adam DeVine's House Party on Comedy Central, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, MTV2's Guy Code and Joking Off, and truTV's Comedy Knockout. His comedy is rooted in his childhood in the Philadelphia foster care system, which he turns into honest, down-to-earth storytelling about identity, family and survival. He continues to tour the United States with theater and club dates.
Monroe Martin tours US comedy clubs and theaters year-round, with regular weekends at The Stand in New York City and headlining dates across the country. His official Instagram (@monroemartiniii) and YouTube channel post tour announcements, clips from late-night TV and full stand-up sets.
Videos (240)
Videos 73 to 96 of 240.
0:12We didn’t have a shotgun wedding; we had a 9mm wedding |stand up| Monroe Martin
2.3K views
0:58Ferret Fetish
2.3K views
0:41Getting Stopped by the cops
2.2K views
0:20I’m Bad With Geography
2.2K views
0:27How Do Fat People Survive In Seattle |Monroe Martin | Stand up
2.1K views
0:39Holding a 30k baby
2.1K views
0:27Some of my foster parents were broke not generous
2.1K views
0:34Old people didn’t prepare me for public school | Monroe Martin stand up
2.1K views
0:59Weight loss drugs
2.1K views
0:54Having A Young Grand Mama
2.1K views
0:25Feet Freaks
2.1K views
0:52How To Win A Fight With Your Partner
2.1K views
0:33Toxic women make the world go round.
2K views
0:22Angels With Stigmatism
2K views
0:27Can white people go to black therapists? | Monroe Martin | stand up comedy
2K views
0:24stay at home dad’s got it made.
2K views
0:14Growing Up Quick
2K views
0:23I tried and failed to connect with the audience member
2K views
0:26Black lady Guided Mediation
1.9K views
0:40The homeless problem in Seattle | Monroe Martin | stand up
1.9K views
0:24How do womens feet get so sharp
1.9K views
0:26Having beady eyes
1.9K views
0:23Shrooms Vs Mental Illness
1.9K views
0:21Front row seats for parent fights | Monroe Martin | Stand Up Comedy
1.9K viewsGuest appearances (6)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Monroe Martin III.
Guest appearances 1 to 6 of 6.
57:34Chris Gethard Presents 304: "System Failure" with Monroe Martin III
Chris Gethard
2.7K views
5:57Chanel Ali & Monroe Martin III Talk Growing Up In Foster Care | Chris Gethard Presents
Chris Gethard
286 views
1:06Monroe Martin III Reignites A Sandwich Debate | Chris Gethard Presents
Chris Gethard
139 views
3:11Monroe Martin III Confronts An Imaginary Bunny From His Past | Chris Gethard Presents
Chris Gethard
99 views
1:54Monroe Martin III Asks "How Do You Know You're Grown?" | Chris Gethard Presents
Chris Gethard
76 views
5:13Monroe Martin III Tries Art Therapy | Chris Gethard Presents
Chris Gethard
54 viewsChannels on this page: Chris Gethard
Frequently asked questions
Who is Monroe Martin?
Monroe Martin III is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor from Philadelphia. He is best known for reaching the top 10 on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2014 and for TV appearances on Comedy Central, Jimmy Fallon and MTV2.
What is Monroe Martin's most famous special?
Monroe Martin does not yet have a feature-length headline special. His biggest national showcase remains his top 10 run on season 8 of Last Comic Standing in 2014, followed by his Comedy Central set on Adam DeVine's House Party.
What style of comedy does Monroe Martin do?
Monroe Martin performs honest, down-to-earth storytelling comedy. He often mines his childhood in the Philadelphia foster care system, turning difficult biographical material into relatable, observational jokes about family, race and survival.
Where is Monroe Martin from?
Monroe Martin was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the foster care system and briefly attended the Community College of Philadelphia before dropping out to pursue stand-up full time.
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