About Wayne Federman
Wayne Federman (born June 22, 1959) is an American comedian, actor, author, writer, comedy historian, producer, and musician. He performs in numerous stand-up comedy appearances in clubs, theaters, and on television, and wrote a book titled The History of Stand-Up. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Plantation, Florida, he studied at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University before performing stand-up at New York comedy clubs such as The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star. He has had supporting comedic roles in films and television including The Larry Sanders Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Legally Blonde, 50 First Dates, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Step Brothers. He was the head monologue writer for NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in its first season, and won a 2022 Primetime Emmy Award for producing the HBO documentary George Carlin's American Dream.
Videos (10)
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3:09How To Play Piano Chico Marx Style, Pt. 1
161K views
4:35How To Play Piano Chico Marx Style, Pt. 2
57.8K views
0:24Rare X Files Promo Leoni Shandling Federman
5.5K views
1:34Andy Kindler does impression of Wayne Federman (1996)
1.8K views
4:44The Chronicles Of Federman - Promo Film
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6:19Brief History of Wayne Federman 3.2
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6:42Max and Josh starring Hill Harper and Wayne Federman
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0:411978 Mini-Roast Battle: Wayne Federman vs Bob Hope
812 views
2:09Wayne Federman Electric Ukulele
612 views
2:07Wayne Federman International Film Fest
241 viewsGuest appearances (32)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Wayne Federman.
Guest appearances 25 to 32 of 32.
1:15:42Album 102 | Cream - Fresh Cream | Wayne Federman
Josh Adam Meyers
96 views
1:21:30Album 154 | Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Wayne Federman
Josh Adam Meyers
88 views
1:29:35Album 262 | Crosby, Stills & Nash with Wayne Federman
Josh Adam Meyers
80 views
1:35:59Album 100 | The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle | Wayne Federman
Josh Adam Meyers
77 views
59:18Album 119 | Etta James - At Last! - Wayne Federman
Josh Adam Meyers
76 views
1:20:42Album 136 | Elton John - Greatest Hits with Wayne Federman
Josh Adam Meyers
66 views
49:34296: Wayne Federman (Part II)
Judy Gold
23 views
55:14295: Wayne Federman
Judy Gold
17 viewsChannels on this page: Josh Adam Meyers, Judy Gold
Frequently asked questions
What book did Wayne Federman write?
Wayne Federman, a comedian and comedy historian, wrote a book titled The History of Stand-Up.
Did Wayne Federman win an Emmy?
Yes, Federman won a 2022 Primetime Emmy Award for producing the HBO documentary George Carlin's American Dream.
What did Wayne Federman do on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon?
He was head monologue writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC in its first season.
What films and TV shows has Wayne Federman been in?
His supporting comedic roles include The Larry Sanders Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Legally Blonde, 50 First Dates, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Step Brothers.
Where did Wayne Federman start stand-up?
Born in Los Angeles on June 22, 1959, and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Plantation, Florida, he studied at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University before playing New York clubs such as The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star.
