About Ralphie May
Ralph Duren May (February 17, 1972 - October 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for his extensive touring and comedy specials on multiple media platforms. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Clarksville, Arkansas, he won a contest at age 17 to open for Sam Kinison, whom he considered his idol. In 2003 he participated in the first season of Last Comic Standing, finishing in second place behind Dat Phan. May released his first comedy album, Just Correct, in 2005 and later recorded four Comedy Central specials, including Girth of a Nation and Too Big To Ignore, as well as two Netflix specials, Imperfectly Yours (2013) and Unruly (2015). He struggled with obesity throughout his life and died of cardiac arrest in 2017 at age 45. His memoir, This Might Get a Little Heavy, was published posthumously.
Videos (20)
Videos 1 to 20 of 20.
8:25Turning on Mexicans is a Huge Mistake | Ralphie May | Official Clip
2.6M views
1:39:06Ralphie May: Austin-Tatious (FULL SPECIAL)
2.1M views
1:12He's well intentioned
1.5M views
53:02Ralphie May: Just Correct (Full Special)
1.4M views
0:49It's the browns.
469.2K views
1:09Now hiring.
326.5K views
13:00Ralphie May goes all-in at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino
238.4K views
6:53Arizona's Immigration Law Was Absolutely Ridiculous | Ralphie May | Official Clip
203.5K views
2:15Come What May - Official Movie Trailer | Premieres April 28th
163.9K views
0:30The secret ingredient for amazing coffee
113.9K views
8:37You never forget where you were the first time you saw Britney Spear's...
110.8K views
8:51Ralphie May had a guilty pleasure: White Trash TV
99.8K views
7:19Ralphie May describes the ultimate smoking buddy
80.9K views
5:42Ralphie May on the absurdity of arbitrary race labels
68.1K views
2:17Trickle up economics
57.5K views
9:43Ralphie wants to know why one gender gets a pass on this particular behavior
51.2K views
56:52Ralphie May: Love you, Ralphie (Full Special)
45.2K views
4:48Ralphie May explains why he needed racial diversity at his shows
40.7K views
0:48Spoiler: It's both
19.6K views
6:44Ralphie May: Love You Ralphie - Gay Weddings
16K viewsGuest appearances (40)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ralphie May.
Guest appearances 25 to 40 of 40.
10:14Ralphie May Vs Sarah Tiana - ROAST BATTLE CLASSIC
Brian Moses
16.7K views
2:18:18Ralphie May & Joey Diaz on Comedy Road Scams and Texas Gig Hustles | Bertcast # 31
Bert Kreischer
15.6K views
19:14The Church Of What's Happening Now Pre Show: - Ralphie May
Joey Diaz
15.3K views
22:42The Church Of What's Happening Now Pre Show: - Ralphie May
Joey Diaz
12.5K views
2:26Joey Diaz tells Ralphie May falling stories | Football Night at Uncle Joey's
Joey Diaz
11.1K views
1:46WTF - Ralphie May talks about opening for Marc Maron & Bill Hicks
Marc Maron
6.7K views
3:42Post-Sesh Interview w/ Dave Waite & Todd Glass (+Ralphie May Tribute) | Getting Doug with High
Doug Benson
6.2K views
1:00Ralphie May R.I.P. Comedian Remembered by Dat Phan - Oct 6th 2017
Dat Phan
2.8K views
0:36Jay Mohr wearing  Ralphie May‘s jacket
Lahna Turner
2.4K views
35:19¿EL STAND UP COMEDY ES VULGAR? | REACCIONANDO A RALPHIE MAY
Gloria Rodríguez
2.2K views
0:22Unveiling Ralphie May’s Iconic Orange Jacket
Lahna Turner
1.8K views
1:50Beef in the Middle East - Ralphie May Invites Some Old Friends to the Fight!
Lahna Turner
1.5K views
9:35Story from touring with Ralphie May | Jonny Loquasto | Standup Comedy
Jonny Loquasto
1K views
1:30Roasting Ralphie May PART TWO
Sarah Tiana
932 views
1:30Roasting Ralphie May | Sarah TIana | Comedy Store
Sarah Tiana
468 views
0:15Ralphie May Roast
Sarah Tiana
363 viewsChannels on this page: Brian Moses, Bert Kreischer, Joey Diaz, Marc Maron, Doug Benson, Dat Phan, Lahna Turner, Gloria Rodríguez, Jonny Loquasto, Sarah Tiana
Frequently asked questions
When did Ralphie May die?
Ralph Duren May, born on February 17, 1972, died on October 6, 2017, at the age of 45.
How did Ralphie May do on Last Comic Standing?
He competed in the first season of Last Comic Standing in 2003 and finished second, behind Dat Phan.
Who did Ralphie May open for as a teenager?
At age 17 he won a contest to open for Sam Kinison, the comedian he considered his idol.
What comedy specials did Ralphie May release?
After his first album, Just Correct, in 2005, he recorded four Comedy Central specials, among them Girth of a Nation and Too Big To Ignore, plus the Netflix specials Imperfectly Yours in 2013 and Unruly in 2015.
Where did Ralphie May grow up?
Ralphie May was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Did Ralphie May write a memoir?
Yes, his memoir This Might Get a Little Heavy was published after his death.
