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 121 to 144 of 240.
0:06No, Child left behind worked wonders | Monroe Martin | Stand Up Comedy
1.5K views
0:17Hugs Not Drugs
1.5K views
0:24Black & Asian People Built America | Monroe Martin | Stand Up
1.5K views
0:45I stopped being Muslim cause I didn’t know geography
1.5K views
0:33I Like Toxic Women
1.5K views
1:12He’s not a bully just heavy handed
1.5K views
0:46We Not Slandering Stephen Hawking | Monroe Martin | stand up
1.5K views
1:07It’s funny how fast they forget
1.5K views
0:10Terrible DoorDash Delivery | Monroe Martin | stand up 
1.4K views
1:27Egg donation 
1.4K views
0:39Law and Order gave me nightmares | Monroe Martin stand up
1.4K views
0:26Adoption Process in Vermont
1.4K views
0:52My Colombian Wife Got Me Burning Dolls for New Year
1.4K views
0:45Being poor in public school | Monroe Martin | Stand Up Comedy
1.4K views
0:41I’m not a crack baby
1.4K views
0:30People think they look trust worthy
1.4K views
0:5680s & 90s Love was always conditional
1.4K views
0:27Having Man Boobs
1.4K views
0:33The revolution will be televised
1.4K views
0:56They out here scurrying around
1.4K views
0:55My First Pregnancy Scare at 17
1.4K views
0:30I Like A Toxic Woman
1.4K views
0:45Being a Nazi in 2026 is dumb
1.4K views
0:23This is a sign of poverty
1.4K 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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