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 193 to 216 of 240.
1:45I really thought I was a modern-day Romeo...
872 views
1:04It’s called cyclosporiasis
851 views
0:50I hate white fridges
516 views
0:51Monroe Martin III | fight for your country
480 views
5:53Monroe Martin – You Don’t Know If Your Kid’s Worth It Till 25 (Stand-Up Comedy)
293 views
9:30The Worst Date of My Life | Monroe Martin | Stand Up Comedy
277 views
5:12Monroe Martin – That Laugh Was Too Spooky (Crowd Work)
178 views
3:02Monroe Martin – Teaching Me Spanish… For All the Wrong Reasons (Stand-Up Comedy)
169 views
2:33Monroe Martin – Addiction Runs in My Family… I Wish It Was a Fun One (Stand-Up Comedy)
167 views
1:18If Stephen Hawking Cheated, How Though? | Monroe Martin | Stand Up Comedy
164 views
3:40Monroe Martin – Wildest Foster Care Story | Stand-Up Comedy
145 views
10:22Monroe Martin – America Shows Us Reruns of Africa (Stand-Up Comedy)
137 views
2:05I Risked My Jordans to Propose | Monroe Martin | Stand Up
132 views
2:14The funny thing about being the only Black person in your neighborhood.
123 views
3:26Tall Kids Are Expensive as Hell | Monroe Martin | Crowd Work
107 views
2:52Monroe Martin – The Real Miracle of Childbirth Nobody Talks About (Stand-Up Comedy)
105 views
3:45Monroe Martin III | Discovering My Love Language | Standup Comedy
104 views
2:57Monroe Martin – My Colombian Wife Got Me Burning Dolls for New Year
101 views
0:51Just unplug AI.
98 views
4:10Monroe Martin III | I love My Wife But I Miss My Girlfriend | Standup Comedy
92 views
1:32How Do Parents Still Have Sex with Kids in the House? | Monroe Martin | Crowd Work
82 views
1:28Monroe Martin III – Don’t Throw Dirt on Stephen Hawking’s Name (Stand-Up Comedy)
80 views
16:32Monroe Martin III | Stand Up | New York Comic Con 2025
74 views
1:58Monroe Martin – White Guys Wear Jordans to “Connect with the Youth” (Crowd Work)
74 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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