# Louis C.K.

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American comedian, actor and filmmaker (born 1967)

Louis C.K. C.K. in 2022 Born Louis Alfred Székely (1967-09-12) September 12, 1967 (age 58) Washington, D.C., U.S. Spouse Alix Bailey ​ ​ (m. 1995; div. 2008)​ Children 2 Comedy career Years active 1984–present Medium Stand-up television film Genres Observational comedy black comedy blue comedy insult comedy cringe comedy surreal humor satire deadpan Subjects Everyday life human interaction human behavior social awkwardness sex marriage family gender differences racism self-deprecation current events pop culture Website louisck.com

**Louis Alfred Székely** ([/ˈluːi ˌseɪˈkeɪ/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English);[1] born September 12, 1967), known professionally as **Louis C.K.** ([/ˈluːi ˌsiːˈkeɪ/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English)),[a] is an American stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker.[3][4] C.K. has won six [Emmy Awards](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award), and three [Grammy Awards](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Comedy_Album), three [Critics' Choice Awards](/source/Critics'_Choice_Awards), three [Peabody Awards](/source/Peabody_Awards) and a [Screen Actors Guild Award](/source/Screen_Actors_Guild_Award) as well as nominations for two [Golden Globe Awards](/source/Golden_Globe_Awards).[5][6][7] He was listed as one of [*Time* Magazine's 100 Most Influential People](/source/Time_100) in 2012 and *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)* ranked him fourth on its 2017 list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.[8][9]

C.K. began his career in the 1990s writing for comedians including [David Letterman](/source/David_Letterman), [Conan O'Brien](/source/Conan_O'Brien), [Dana Carvey](/source/Dana_Carvey), [Chris Rock](/source/Chris_Rock), and *[Saturday Night Live](/source/Saturday_Night_Live)*.[10] He was also directing surreal short films and directed two features—*[Tomorrow Night](/source/Tomorrow_Night_(film))* (1998) and *[Pootie Tang](/source/Pootie_Tang)* (2001). In 2001, C.K. released his debut comedy album, *[Live in Houston](/source/Live_in_Houston_(Louis_C.K._album))*, directly through his website and became among the first performers to offer direct-to-fan sales of tickets to his stand-up shows and [DRM](/source/Digital_rights_management)-free video concert downloads via his website.[11] He became prolific releasing nine comedy albums, often directing and editing his specials as well.[12] These specials include *[Shameless](/source/Shameless_(Louis_C.K._special))* (2007), *[Chewed Up](/source/Chewed_Up)* (2008), *[Hilarious](/source/Hilarious_(film))* (2010), and *[Oh My God](/source/Oh_My_God_(2013_film))* (2013).

He gained prominence and widespread acclaim for his [FX](/source/FX_(TV_channel)) semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series *[Louie](/source/Louie_(American_TV_series))* (2010–2015), which he created, directed and starred in. The series received [numerous accolades](/source/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Louie) with C.K. winning two [Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Writing_in_a_Comedy_Series). In 2016, he created and starred in his self-funded web series *[Horace and Pete](/source/Horace_and_Pete)*, and co-created the shows *[Baskets](/source/Baskets_(TV_series))* and *[Better Things](/source/Better_Things_(TV_series))* for [FX](/source/FX_(TV_channel)). In film, he acted in *[American Hustle](/source/American_Hustle)* (2013), *[Blue Jasmine](/source/Blue_Jasmine)* (2013), *[Trumbo](/source/Trumbo_(2015_film))* (2015), and *[The Secret Life of Pets](/source/The_Secret_Life_of_Pets)* (2016).

In 2017, he admitted to several incidents of sexual misconduct following the release of an article in *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. This resulted in widespread criticism and caused his 2017 film *[I Love You, Daddy](/source/I_Love_You%2C_Daddy)* to be pulled from distribution prior to its release. In 2018, he returned to stand-up comedy, and in 2019, he announced an international tour.[13][14] He has also released the specials *[Sincerely Louis C.K.](/source/Sincerely_Louis_C.K.)* (2020) and *[Sorry](/source/Sorry_(2021_film))* (2021) on his website, receiving a [Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Comedy_Album) for the former. C.K. also co-wrote and directed the film *[Fourth of July](/source/Fourth_of_July_(film))* (2022).[15][16]

## Early life

Louis Alfred Székely[17] was born in Washington, D.C.,[18] on September 12, 1967,[18][19] the son of [software engineer](/source/Software_engineer) Mary Louise (née Davis) and economist Luis Székely.[18][20][21] He has three sisters.[22] His father is of Mexican and Hungarian-Jewish descent.[18] C.K.'s Jewish paternal grandfather, Géza Székely Schweiger, had immigrated from Hungary to Mexico; he and his Mexican wife, Rosario Sánchez Morales, raised their children in the Catholic faith.[23] C.K.'s mother, an American, was a Catholic with Irish ancestry.[18]

When C.K. was an infant, his family moved to his father's home country of Mexico,[18] where his father had earned a degree from the [National Autonomous University of Mexico](/source/National_Autonomous_University_of_Mexico) prior to graduating from Harvard.[20] C.K.'s first language was [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language); it was not until after they moved back to the U.S. when he was 7 that he began to learn English. He has said that he has since forgotten much of his Spanish.[24][25] C.K.'s family left Mexico and moved back to the United States, settling in the [Boston](/source/Boston) area, initially for a year in [Framingham, Massachusetts](/source/Framingham%2C_Massachusetts).[24]

Upon moving from Mexico to suburban Boston, C.K. wanted to become a writer and comedian, citing [George Carlin](/source/George_Carlin), [Bill Cosby](/source/Bill_Cosby) and [Richard Pryor](/source/Richard_Pryor) as some of his influences.[26] When he was 10, his parents divorced. C.K. said that his father was around but he did not see him much and when he remarried, C.K.'s father [converted](/source/Conversion_to_Judaism) to [Orthodox Judaism](/source/Orthodox_Judaism), the faith of his new wife[27][28] and the birth heritage of his paternal grandfather, which his father had begun to explore while studying at [Harvard](/source/Harvard_University). C.K. and his three sisters were raised by their single mother in [Newton, Massachusetts](/source/Newton%2C_Massachusetts).[29] The fact that his mother had only "bad" TV shows to view upon returning home from work inspired him to work on television.[29] C.K.'s mother raised their children as Catholic and they attended after-school Catholic class until they completed communion.[28] C.K. has said that his father's whole family still lives in Mexico. C.K.'s paternal uncle Dr. Francisco Székely is an academic and an international consultant on environmental affairs who served as Mexico's Deputy Minister of Environment (2000–2003).[30]

C.K. attended [Newton North High School](/source/Newton_North_High_School) and graduated in 1985. He graduated with future *[Friends](/source/Friends)* star [Matt LeBlanc](/source/Matt_LeBlanc).[31] After graduation, C.K. worked as an auto mechanic and at a public access TV cable station in Boston.[21] According to C.K., working in public access TV gave him the tools and technical knowledge to make his short films and later his television shows. "Learning is my favorite thing", he said.[11] He also worked for a time as a cook and in a video store.[22]

## Career

### 1984–1997: Career beginnings

In 1984 at 17, C.K. directed the comedic short film *Trash Day*. The [New York University Tisch School of the Arts](/source/New_York_University_Tisch_School_of_the_Arts) showed an interest in him as a filmmaker, but he instead decided to pursue a career in stand-up comedy.[32] C.K.'s first attempt at stand-up was in 1985 at an [open mic](/source/Open_mic) night at a [comedy club](/source/Comedy_club) in [Boston](/source/Boston), Massachusetts, during the apex of the comedy boom. He was given five minutes of time, but had only two minutes of material.[33] He was so discouraged by the experience that he did not perform again for two years.[34] As Boston's comedy scene grew, C.K. gradually achieved success, performing alongside acts such as [Denis Leary](/source/Denis_Leary) and [Lenny Clarke](/source/Lenny_Clarke), and eventually he moved up to paid gigs, opening for [Jerry Seinfeld](/source/Jerry_Seinfeld) and hosting comedy clubs[21] until he moved to Manhattan in 1989.[33] He performed his act on many televised programs, including *Evening at the Improv* and *[Star Search](/source/Star_Search)*. C.K.'s short film *[Ice Cream](/source/Ice_Cream_(1993_film))* (1993), was submitted to the [Aspen Shortsfest](/source/Aspen_Shortsfest) in 1994.[35]

In 1993, he unsuccessfully auditioned for *[Saturday Night Live](/source/Saturday_Night_Live)*,[4] although he did later work with [Robert Smigel](/source/Robert_Smigel), writing on the *[TV Funhouse](/source/TV_Funhouse)* shorts for the program.[36] C.K.'s earliest writing job was for [Conan O'Brien](/source/Conan_O'Brien) on the late-night talk show *[Late Night with Conan O'Brien](/source/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien)* from 1993 to 1994,[37] before briefly writing for *[Late Show with David Letterman](/source/Late_Show_with_David_Letterman)* in 1995.[38] C.K. has stated that Conan O'Brien kept C.K. in comedy by hiring him, as he planned to quit comedy the following day if he had not been hired for *Late Night with Conan O'Brien*.[39]

Throughout the spring of 1996, C.K. served as the head writer for *[The Dana Carvey Show](/source/The_Dana_Carvey_Show)*; its writers also included [Steve Carell](/source/Steve_Carell), [Stephen Colbert](/source/Stephen_Colbert), [Robert Smigel](/source/Robert_Smigel), and [Charlie Kaufman](/source/Charlie_Kaufman). It was canceled after seven episodes.[40] In 1996, [HBO](/source/HBO) released his first half-hour comedy special.[33] C.K. appeared several times on the animated show *[Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist](/source/Dr._Katz%2C_Professional_Therapist)*.

From 1997 to 1999, he wrote for *[The Chris Rock Show](/source/The_Chris_Rock_Show)*.[41] His work on the show was nominated for a [Primetime Emmy Award](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award) for writing three times, winning "Best Writing in a Variety or Comedy Series" in 1999. He was also nominated for an Emmy for his work writing for *Late Night with Conan O'Brien*.[42] He has been quoted as describing his approach to writing as a "deconstruction" that is both painful and frightening.[22]

### 1998–2004: Focus on filmmaking

In 1998, C.K. wrote and directed the independent black-and-white film [*Tomorrow Night*](/source/Tomorrow_Night_(film)), which premiered at [Sundance](/source/Sundance_Film_Festival), marking his feature film directorial debut after making several shorter films,[43] including six short films for the sketch comedy show *[Howie Mandel's Sunny Skies](/source/Howie_Mandel's_Sunny_Skies)* (1995) on the [Showtime](/source/Showtime_(TV_network)) cable network.[44] C.K. self-released *Tomorrow Night* in 2014.[45] He hosted the [PBS](/source/PBS) show *ShortCuts* in 1999, which featured independent short films, including some made by C.K. himself.[46] Also that year, C.K. devised and starred in *The Filthy Stupid Talent Show*, a mock talent show television special.[47] He had an early acting role in the independent comedy *Tuna*, alongside [Nick Offerman](/source/Nick_Offerman), in 2000 and performed on the stand-up showcase series *[Comedy Central Presents](/source/Comedy_Central_Presents)* the following year.[48][49]

C.K. wrote and directed the feature film *[Pootie Tang](/source/Pootie_Tang)* (2001), which was adapted from a sketch that was featured on *The Chris Rock Show* and featured [Chris Rock](/source/Chris_Rock) in a supporting role. The film received largely negative reviews from critics, but has become a [cult classic](/source/Cult_classic);[50][51] in a half-star review, [Roger Ebert](/source/Roger_Ebert) declared it a "train wreck" and felt the film was "not in a releasable condition".[52] Though C.K. is credited as the director, he was fired at the end of filming with the film being re-edited by the studio.[53] C.K. has since co-written two screenplays with Rock: *[Down to Earth](/source/Down_to_Earth_(2001_film))* (2001) and *[I Think I Love My Wife](/source/I_Think_I_Love_My_Wife)* (2007).[41][54] His first comedy album, *[Live in Houston](/source/Live_in_Houston_(Louis_C.K._album))*, was released in 2001.[55] In 2002, he voiced Brendon Small's estranged father, Andrew Small, in the animated sitcom *[Home Movies](/source/Home_Movies_(TV_series))*.[56] C.K. was among the writing staff of the sketch comedy show *[Cedric the Entertainer Presents](/source/Cedric_the_Entertainer_Presents)* (2002–03).[41]

### 2005–2009: *Lucky Louie* and stand-up breakthrough

Louis C.K. performing in [Kuwait](/source/Kuwait), December 2008

In August 2005, C.K. starred in a half-hour HBO special as part of the stand-up series *[One Night Stand](/source/One_Night_Stand_(American_TV_series))*. Inspired by the work ethic of fellow comedian [George Carlin](/source/George_Carlin), who had committed to dropping all of his existing material and starting over every year,[57] in June 2006, C.K. starred in and wrote *[Lucky Louie](/source/Lucky_Louie)*, a sitcom he created. The series premiered on [HBO](/source/HBO) and was videotaped in front of a studio audience; it was HBO's first series in that format. *Lucky Louie* is described as a bluntly realistic portrayal of family life. HBO canceled the series after its first season.[58]

C.K. was a part of [Opie and Anthony's Traveling Virus Comedy Tour](/source/Opie_and_Anthony's_Traveling_Virus_Comedy_Tour) with other comedians in [2007](/source/Opie_and_Anthony's_Traveling_Virus_Comedy_Tour_(2007)). In 2007, he hosted a three-hour phone-in show on the service at the request of Opie & Anthony, during which he advised callers on their relationship troubles.[59] During an interview with [Secretary of Defense](/source/United_States_Secretary_of_Defense) [Donald Rumsfeld](/source/Donald_Rumsfeld) on the show, C.K. repeatedly asked Rumsfeld whether he is in fact a [reptilian](/source/Reptilian_humanoid) space alien who "eats Mexican babies".[60] Rumsfeld declined to comment and the video has since gone viral.[60] He appeared in three films in 2008: *[Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins](/source/Welcome_Home_Roscoe_Jenkins)*, *[Diminished Capacity](/source/Diminished_Capacity)*, and *[Role Models](/source/Role_Models)*.[61][62]

C.K. launched his first hour-long special, *[Shameless](/source/Shameless_(Louis_C.K._special))*, in 2007, which aired on HBO and was later released on DVD.[63] In 2015, *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)* ranked C.K.'s stand-up special *Shameless* number three on their "Divine Comedy: 25 Best Stand-Up Specials and Movies of All Time" list[64] In March 2008, he recorded a second hour-long special, *[Chewed Up](/source/Chewed_Up)*, which premiered on [Showtime Network](/source/Showtime_Network) on October 4, 2008, and was nominated for a [Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy or Variety Special](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Variety_Special).[5][65] C.K. and his wife Alix Bailey divorced in 2008,[66][67] with C.K. and Bailey sharing [joint custody](/source/Joint_custody) of their children.[68] In a 2010 interview, C.K. talked about how, after his divorce, he thought, "well, there goes my act." He alluded to the way that his marriage had been central to his act and his life, and he said that it took him approximately a year to realize "I'm accumulating stories here that are worth telling."[68] One element in his preparation for stand-up was training at the same boxing gym as [Lowell, Massachusetts](/source/Lowell%2C_Massachusetts) fighter [Micky Ward](/source/Micky_Ward), trying to "learn how to ... do the grunt work and the boring, constant training so that you'll be fit enough to take the beating."[68] A clip from an appearance by C.K. on *[Late Night with Conan O'Brien](/source/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien)* in October 2008 titled "Everything's Amazing and Nobody is Happy" became a [viral](/source/Viral_video) hit on [YouTube](/source/YouTube) in 2009, helping his standup career to propel forward.[69]

On April 18, 2009, C.K. recorded a concert film titled *[Hilarious](/source/Hilarious_(film))*. Unlike his previous specials—which had all been produced for television networks—*Hilarious* was produced independently, directed by C.K. himself, and sold to [Epix](/source/Epix_(TV_channel)) and [Comedy Central](/source/Comedy_Central) after it was complete. As a result, it was not released until late 2010. It was published on DVD and CD in 2011.[70] It is the first stand-up comedy film accepted into the [Sundance Film Festival](/source/Sundance_Film_Festival).[71] From 2009 to 2012, C.K. played Dave Sanderson, a police officer and ex-boyfriend of [Leslie Knope](/source/Leslie_Knope) (played by [Amy Poehler](/source/Amy_Poehler)) in the sitcom *[Parks and Recreation](/source/Parks_and_Recreation)*.[72] He also co-starred in the romantic comedy fantasy film *[The Invention of Lying](/source/The_Invention_of_Lying)*, directed by and starring [Ricky Gervais](/source/Ricky_Gervais), in 2009.[73]

### 2011–2016: *Louie*, *Horace and Pete* and film roles

Louis C.K. performing in Montreal, July 2011

[FX](/source/FX_(TV_channel)) picked up C.K.'s series *[Louie](/source/Louie_(American_TV_series))* in August 2009, which C.K. stars in, writes, directs, and edits.[74][75] The show features stand-up routines blended with segments partially based on his offstage experiences which address his life as a divorced, aging father.[68][76] The show premiered on June 29, 2010.[77] In season three, episodes dealt respectively with a date with an unstable bookshop clerk (played by [Parker Posey](/source/Parker_Posey));[78] a doomed attempt to replace a retiring [David Letterman](/source/David_Letterman); an aborted visit to C.K.'s father; and a dream-reality New Year's Eve episode in which C.K. ends up in China.[79] These episodes were ranked in critic Matt Zoller Seitz's favorite 25 comedy episodes of 2012.[80] Seitz called the episode "New Year's Eve" "truly audacious".[79][80] C.K. has been nominated five times for the [Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Lead_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series) (2011–2015) for his work in *Louie*, and won two Emmys in 2011 – for the *Louie* episode "Pregnant"[81] and for his special *[Live at the Beacon Theater](/source/Live_at_the_Beacon_Theater)*.[82]

The show was renewed for a fourth season;[83] with a 19-month hiatus after season 3[28] to accommodate C.K.'s roles in [David O. Russell](/source/David_O._Russell)'s *[American Hustle](/source/American_Hustle)* and [Woody Allen](/source/Woody_Allen)'s *[Blue Jasmine](/source/Blue_Jasmine)* in 2013.[84][85] During the 2014 [Television Critics Association](/source/Television_Critics_Association) presentations, FX Networks' [John Landgraf](/source/John_Landgraf) reported that *[Louie](/source/Louie_(American_TV_series))* would return in spring 2015 for a shortened fifth season of seven episodes—compared to the 13 episodes of prior seasons.[86] The [fifth season](/source/Louie_(season_5)) premiered in April 2015 and an announcement said the series would take an "extended [hiatus](/source/Hiatus_(television))" in August 2015;[87] C.K. stated in January 2016 that he "just doesn't know" whether it would return or not.[88] In November 2017, in the wake of the misconduct allegations against C.K, FX cut ties with the embattled comic and filmmaker, ending their partnership.[89] In 2018, however, FX CEO [John Landgraf](/source/John_Landgraf) stated to *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*, "I love *Louie* and I love Louis C.K.'s work and I miss him, and I miss it," and that "the network is ready to welcome C.K. back and is eager for *Louie* season six".[90] In 2011, C.K. joined fellow comedians [Jerry Seinfeld](/source/Jerry_Seinfeld), [Chris Rock](/source/Chris_Rock), and [Ricky Gervais](/source/Ricky_Gervais) for a discussion of comedy in *[Talking Funny](/source/Talking_Funny_(Television_special))*, a one-hour [television special](/source/Television_special) that aired on [HBO](/source/HBO).[91]

C.K. at the 2012 *[Time](/source/Time_(magazine))* gala

On December 10, 2011, C.K. released his fourth full-length special, *[Live at the Beacon Theater](/source/Live_at_the_Beacon_Theater)*. Like *Hilarious*, it was produced independently and directed by C.K. However, unlike his earlier work, it was distributed digitally on his website, foregoing both physical and broadcast media. C.K. released the special for $5.00 and without [DRM](/source/Digital_rights_management), hoping that these factors and the direct relationship between the artist and consumer would effectively deter illegal downloading.[92] At the end of the special, the release of a new album, recorded at [Carnegie Hall](/source/Carnegie_Hall) the previous year, is mentioned. By December 21, 2011, the sales of the special from C.K.'s website had already earned him over $1 million.[93] C.K. hosted *Saturday Night Live* on November 3, 2012, and was subsequently [Primetime Emmy Award](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award)-nominated for [Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Guest_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series).[42][94] The success of the special prompted other comedians, including [Jim Gaffigan](/source/Jim_Gaffigan), [Joe Rogan](/source/Joe_Rogan), and [Aziz Ansari](/source/Aziz_Ansari), to release their own specials with a similar business model.[95] On May 11, 2012, C.K. additionally made two audio-only downloads available for $5.00 each: *[WORD – Live at Carnegie Hall](/source/Word%3A_Live_at_Carnegie_Hall)* (and the audio version of his first [HBO](/source/HBO) stand-up special, *Shameless*), as well as an audio-only version of *[Live at the Beacon Theater](/source/Live_at_the_Beacon_Theater)*.[93] C.K.'s fifth one-hour special, *[Oh My God](/source/Oh_My_God_(Louis_C.K._special))*, was recorded at the [Celebrity Theatre](/source/Celebrity_Theatre) in [Phoenix, Arizona](/source/Phoenix%2C_Arizona), and premiered on HBO April 13, 2013.[96] It was also sold and distributed using the same model as C.K. used for *Live at the Beacon Theater*.

In 2013, C.K. appeared in critically acclaimed films the first being [Woody Allen](/source/Woody_Allen)'s *[Blue Jasmine](/source/Blue_Jasmine)* where he played the romantic interest of [Sally Hawkins](/source/Sally_Hawkins)' character.[97] C.K. originally auditioned for the role that went to [Andrew Dice Clay](/source/Andrew_Dice_Clay), and Allen offered Louie the role that ended up in the film. Of the experience, C.K. stated, "I had this three-day part and I figured I'm a tourist on this movie. All I want is a little Woody moment to take home with me. It was so fun, and we had lunch, and I thought having lunch with him was my rewarding moment. And then after lunch, we shot one more scene and I got a big laugh on the set, and I thought, that's my Woody moment".[98] Later that year, C.K. starred in [David O. Russell](/source/David_O._Russell)'s black comedy crime film *[American Hustle](/source/American_Hustle)*, which was released in December 2013. C.K. played the role of [FBI](/source/FBI) supervisor Stoddard Thorsen, the boss of [Bradley Cooper](/source/Bradley_Cooper)'s character.[99] The film was a financial and critical hit, earning 10 [Academy Awards](/source/Academy_Awards) nominations including [Best Picture](/source/Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture). C.K. earned a [Screen Actors Guild Award](/source/Screen_Actors_Guild_Award) for [Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture](/source/Screen_Actors_Guild_Award_for_Outstanding_Performance_by_a_Cast_in_a_Motion_Picture).[100]

C.K. at the [Peabody Awards](/source/Peabody_Awards), 2013

C.K.'s production company, Pig Newton, where he works with producer Blair Breard, signed a contract to develop and executive produce pilots for [FX Networks](/source/FX_Networks) in 2013.[101] In January 2014, an announcement said C.K. would produce and co-write a [Zach Galifianakis](/source/Zach_Galifianakis)–created comedy pilot for FX Networks.[102] The 10-episode single-camera comedy, titled *[Baskets](/source/Baskets_(TV_series))*, premiered on January 21, 2016.[103] It features Galifianakis as the main character, a struggling clown named Chip Baskets in a pilot episode written by Galifianakis, Louis C.K. and [Jonathan Krisel](/source/Jonathan_Krisel).[104] C.K. released his sixth one-hour special *[Live at the Comedy Store](/source/Live_at_the_Comedy_Store)* to his website in January 2015, which, unlike his past few specials, was recorded at a club, [The Comedy Store](/source/The_Comedy_Store) in [West Hollywood](/source/West_Hollywood). C.K. said he intended the material as an exercise in creating an act that hearkened back to his early days in comedy clubs.[105] The special premiered exclusively on [FX](/source/FX_(TV_channel)) on May 28, 2015.

He returned to host *[Saturday Night Live](/source/Saturday_Night_Live)* on March 29, 2014, and May 16, 2015, and received [Emmy Award](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award) nominations for [Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Guest_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series) for both episodes.[5][106][107] C.K. also attended the *[Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special](/source/Saturday_Night_Live_40th_Anniversary_Special)*, where he was chosen to introduce a montage of the pre-recorded sketches.[108][109] In May 2015, it was announced that C.K. would write, direct, and star in the film *I'm a Cop*, to be produced by [Scott Rudin](/source/Scott_Rudin), [Dave Becky](/source/Dave_Becky), and Blair Breard, with a budget of $8 million,[110] although he later canceled the project.[111] C.K. became the first comedian to sell out [Madison Square Garden](/source/Madison_Square_Garden) three times in a single tour in 2015.[4] Audio from the tour was released by C.K. on his website as *Louis C.K.: Live at Madison Square Garden* through the [pay what you want](/source/Pay_what_you_want) model.[112] In November 2015, C.K. co-starred in the biographical drama film *[Trumbo](/source/Trumbo_(2015_film))* as a [composite character](/source/Composite_character) based on five screenwriters who were [blacklisted in Hollywood](/source/Hollywood_blacklist) for their alleged ties to the [Communist party](/source/Communist_party) during the 1940s.[b][114] He executive-produced the pilot for the [Amazon Video](/source/Amazon_Video) black comedy series *[One Mississippi](/source/One_Mississippi_(TV_series))*, starring Notaro, in November 2015. It was ordered for a full season by Amazon.[115] In January 2016 C.K. and actor/comedian [Albert Brooks](/source/Albert_Brooks) were rumoured to create, write, executive produce, and provide the voices for the two main characters in an animated series pilot for FX.[116] The following January, the series was announced to instead be premiering on [TBS](/source/TBS_(American_TV_channel)) in 2018 and titled *The Cops*, following two [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) [patrolmen](/source/Patrol).[117]

On January 30, 2016, he released the first episode of the [tragicomic](/source/Comedy_drama) drama series *[Horace and Pete](/source/Horace_and_Pete)* to his website, without any prior announcements. C.K. directed, wrote, and starred in the series as bar owner Horace, alongside [Steve Buscemi](/source/Steve_Buscemi), who portrays co-owner Pete.[118] *Horace and Pete* pioneered the genre of 'sadcom'. [James Poniewozik](/source/James_Poniewozik) of *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)* said the series "may best be described as a *[Cheers](/source/Cheers)* spec script by [Eugene O'Neill](/source/Eugene_O'Neill): a snapshot of a family—and a country—suffering a hangover decades in the making."[119] The self-financed series received a significantly positive reaction from critics, who largely focused on the performances of the veteran cast that includes C.K., Buscemi, [Edie Falco](/source/Edie_Falco), [Steven Wright](/source/Steven_Wright), [Alan Alda](/source/Alan_Alda), and [Jessica Lange](/source/Jessica_Lange) and C.K.'s writing.[120][121] C.K. has expressed his interest in a second season.[122]

[Timothy Simons](/source/Timothy_Simons), [Julia Louis-Dreyfus](/source/Julia_Louis-Dreyfus), [Al Franken](/source/Al_Franken), Louis C.K., and [Pamela Adlon](/source/Pamela_Adlon) at the [Peabody Awards](/source/Peabody_Awards) in 2017

C.K. next voiced the lead, Max, a [Jack Russell Terrier](/source/Jack_Russell_Terrier), in the animated comedy film *[The Secret Life of Pets](/source/The_Secret_Life_of_Pets)*. The film was co-directed by [Chris Renaud](/source/Chris_Renaud) of the *[Despicable Me](/source/Despicable_Me)* series, and was released on July 8, 2016.[123][124] It grossed over $875 million worldwide.[125][126] C.K. developed the series *[Better Things](/source/Better_Things_(TV_series))* with its star [Pamela Adlon](/source/Pamela_Adlon), who had appeared on *Louie*. C.K. co-wrote, co-produced, and directed the pilot.[4] The show is about a single working actress mother and her struggles to raise three daughters.[127] It premiered in September 2016 on FX.[128] His stand-up special *2017* was filmed in Washington, D.C., and released on April 4, 2017, through the streaming service [Netflix](/source/Netflix).[129] [Barry Crimmins](/source/Barry_Crimmins)'s stand-up special, *Whatever Threatens You*, directed and produced by C.K., was released through his website in 2016.[130] On April 8, 2017, he hosted *Saturday Night Live* for a fourth time,[131] where he received strong reviews for his opening monologue in which he tackled [white privilege](/source/White_privilege), and bits about a racist chicken, and talking animals. A critic from *[The A.V. Club](/source/The_A.V._Club)* wrote " no one's better at taking a joke to the edge and tiptoeing nimbly along it".[132] C.K. also honored fellow comedian [Don Rickles](/source/Don_Rickles) who died that week, saying during the goodnights portion stating, "I just want to say, Don Rickles was the funniest man in the world and he was also a lovely, beautiful guy. I'll miss him for the rest of my life".[133]

C.K. directed the film *[I Love You, Daddy](/source/I_Love_You%2C_Daddy)* in secret, shooting entirely on black and white [35 mm film](/source/35mm_movie_film) in June 2017.[134] The film follows a television producer and writer played by C.K. called Glen Topher whose teenage daughter, played by [Chloë Grace Moretz](/source/Chlo%C3%AB_Grace_Moretz), is seduced by a much older film director ([John Malkovich](/source/John_Malkovich)), causing Topher to become disconcerted. The film also features [Charlie Day](/source/Charlie_Day), Adlon, [Rose Byrne](/source/Rose_Byrne), [Edie Falco](/source/Edie_Falco) and [Helen Hunt](/source/Helen_Hunt).[135] It premiered at the [2017 Toronto International Film Festival](/source/2017_Toronto_International_Film_Festival) in September,[136] whereupon *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)* film critic [Peter Bradshaw](/source/Peter_Bradshaw) gave the film a four-star review, calling it a "very funny and recklessly provocative homage to Woody Allen, channeling his masterpiece *[Manhattan](/source/Manhattan_(1979_film))*."[135]

### 2017: Sexual misconduct allegations and fallout

In 2015, rumors about C.K.'s behavior toward women in his professional life began to appear on various websites, from high-profile sources such as [Roseanne Barr](/source/Roseanne_Barr), [Jen Kirkman](/source/Jen_Kirkman), and [Tig Notaro](/source/Tig_Notaro).[137][138] Two years later, in a September 2017 *[Vanity Fair](/source/Vanity_Fair_(magazine))* interview, comedian Notaro cut ties with C.K., a one-time collaborator and producer on her show *[One Mississippi](/source/One_Mississippi_(TV_series))*, saying that he should address the rumors of sexual impropriety, and alluding to an unspecified "incident" between herself and C.K.[139] As he had in the past, C.K. denied the allegations in a September 2017 *[New York Times](/source/New_York_Times)* interview, saying: "They're rumors, that's all that is ... I don't think talking about that stuff in the press ... is a good idea."[140] On November 9, 2017, [The Orchard](/source/The_Orchard_(company)), distributor of C.K.'s then-upcoming film *[I Love You, Daddy](/source/I_Love_You%2C_Daddy)*, canceled the New York premiere of the film due to "unexpected circumstances".[141]

Later that day, *The New York Times* published allegations of sexual misconduct from five women against C.K.[142][143] The women who spoke out in the article included comedy duo Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov, who claimed that C.K. had invited them to his hotel room in 2002 during the [US Comedy Arts Festival](/source/US_Comedy_Arts_Festival) where he masturbated in front of them. They relayed the incident to [ImprovOlympics](/source/IO_Theater) founder [Charna Halpern](/source/Charna_Halpern). Comedian [Rebecca Corry](/source/Rebecca_Corry) stated that when they were on the set of a television pilot in 2005, C.K. offered to masturbate in front of her and she declined. Corry reported the incident and no action was taken.[142] Comedian Abby Schachner alleged that C.K. masturbated while they were on the phone describing the conduct as "unprofessional and inappropriate".[142] Both Corry and Schachner stated that C.K. privately apologized for his past behavior several years later.[142][144]

In response to *The New York Times* reporting, C.K. released a statement apologizing and admitting guilt, writing, "These stories are true" and saying that while he initially thought "it was okay because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first", he went on to express remorse, stating, "the power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly."[138] He stated: "I have spent my long and lucky career talking and saying anything I want. I will now step back and take a long time to listen."[145][146]

Following the scandal, C.K. suffered severe repercussions, stating in 2018 that the fallout had taken him through "hell and back" and cost him approximately $35 million in lost income.[147] The release and distribution of his film *I Love You, Daddy* was cancelled,[148][149] and [FX Networks](/source/FX_Networks) and [Netflix](/source/Netflix) cut ties with C.K.[150] [HBO](/source/HBO) dropped C.K.'s appearance on an upcoming *[Night of Too Many Stars](/source/Night_of_Too_Many_Stars)* television special and removed his content from their on-demand services.[151] C.K.'s manager Dave Becky, who was under fire for allegedly making threatening statements, dropped C.K. as a client.[152][153][154][155][156] TBS suspended production of, and eventually scrapped, its animated series *The Cops,* co-created with [Albert Brooks](/source/Albert_Brooks).[157][158][159] His voice was either replaced or removed from projects such as [Illumination](/source/Illumination_(company))'s *[The Secret Life of Pets 2](/source/The_Secret_Life_of_Pets_2)* and [Disney Channel](/source/Disney_Channel)'s *[Gravity Falls](/source/Gravity_Falls)*.[160][161]

### 2018–2023: Return to stand-up comedy

On August 26, 2018, C.K. made an unannounced appearance at the [Comedy Cellar](/source/Comedy_Cellar) in [Manhattan](/source/Manhattan), New York. It was reported that he received an ovation from the audience and performed a typical set, making no reference to the sexual controversy.[162][163] His return to stand-up comedy was criticized by comedians, including [Aparna Nancherla](/source/Aparna_Nancherla), [Ian Karmel](/source/Ian_Karmel), [Allie Goertz](/source/Allie_Goertz), and [Judd Apatow](/source/Judd_Apatow) as being premature,[163][164] whereas [Dave Chappelle](/source/Dave_Chappelle), [Chris Rock](/source/Chris_Rock), [Bill Burr](/source/Bill_Burr), [Michael Che](/source/Michael_Che), [Jim Gaffigan](/source/Jim_Gaffigan), [Janeane Garofalo](/source/Janeane_Garofalo), [Sarah Silverman](/source/Sarah_Silverman), [Wanda Sykes](/source/Wanda_Sykes), [Judy Gold](/source/Judy_Gold), [Marlon Wayans](/source/Marlon_Wayans), [Joe Rogan](/source/Joe_Rogan), and [Kurt Metzger](/source/Kurt_Metzger) supported C.K.'s right to continue standup.[165][166][167][168][169][170][171] Comedian [Jerry Seinfeld](/source/Jerry_Seinfeld) also supported C.K.'s return to standup but opined that the public may have felt that C.K. had not owned up to his actions enough, saying in October 2018, "We know the routine: The person does something wrong. The person's humiliated. They're exiled. They suffer, we want them to suffer. We love the tumble, we love the crash and bang of the fall. And then we love the crawl-back. The grovel. Are you going to grovel? How long are you going to grovel?" Seinfeld added, "We, the court of public opinion, decided if he's going to come back, he'd better show a lot of pain. Because he denied (the public) that."[147] [Edie Falco](/source/Edie_Falco) and [Alan Alda](/source/Alan_Alda) who starred in C.K.'s *[Horace and Pete](/source/Horace_and_Pete)* expressed their hope that he would receive a second chance.[172][173][174]

On December 31, 2018, an audience member secretly recorded C.K. working out new material and posted it online, which drew media controversy.[175][176] Included in his set were jokes about school shootings, which drew a divided reaction from fellow comedians.[177] [Ricky Gervais](/source/Ricky_Gervais) defended C.K.'s jokes, saying "[C.K.'s] got nothing against those [Parkland] kids. It was him pretending to be angry for comedy."[178] In October 2019, C.K. announced in an email to subscribers of his website an international tour of his new material.[179][180][181] Following the leak of his new material in December 2018, his future shows would require audience members to lock cell phones and other devices in [Yondr](/source/Yondr) pouches, which has become the norm, with comedians [Dave Chappelle](/source/Dave_Chappelle), [John Mulaney](/source/John_Mulaney), and [Aziz Ansari](/source/Aziz_Ansari) using them as well.[181] Canadian comedian [Mark Breslin](/source/Mark_Breslin), owner of Canadian comedy club chain [Yuk Yuk's](/source/Yuk_Yuk's), defended his decision to book C.K. again in [Toronto](/source/Toronto), citing sold out tickets for five shows[182] and a lack of controversy.[183]

In January 2020, C.K. performed an unannounced set, receiving a standing ovation for the eighth annual benefit show for late comedian [Patrice O'Neal](/source/Patrice_O'Neal), a yearly benefit of which comedian [Bill Burr](/source/Bill_Burr) is the organizer.[184] Beginning in March 2020, most of C.K.'s shows were canceled due to the [COVID-19 pandemic in the United States](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States).[185] On April 4, 2020, C.K. self-released a new stand-up special entitled *[Sincerely Louis CK](/source/Sincerely_Louis_CK)* through his website without advance notice.[186] The special drew a divided response from audiences, including fellow comedian [Amy Schumer](/source/Amy_Schumer), who said, "I laughed at a lot of it. But it's hard to not think of what he has done, what he has and hasn't learned, but I definitely laughed."[187]

C.K. on *[Your Mom's House](/source/Your_Mom's_House)* in 2022

In July 2020, C.K. released an audio series of conversations between himself and then-girlfriend [Blanche Gardin](/source/Blanche_Gardin) titled *Long Distance Relationship*.[188] Proceeds would go toward the [Fistula Foundation](/source/Fistula_Foundation) and French charity Fondation Abbé Pierre.[188] On August 4, 2020, C.K. was invited by his longtime friend [Dave Chappelle](/source/Dave_Chappelle) to join him in an installment of his standup series "An Intimate Socially Distanced Affair" at the Wirrig Pavilion in [Yellow Springs, Ohio](/source/Yellow_Springs%2C_Ohio), during the [COVID-19 pandemic in the United States](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States).[189][190] Photos emerged from the event of C.K. with Chappelle, [Sarah Silverman](/source/Sarah_Silverman), [Michelle Wolf](/source/Michelle_Wolf), [Tiffany Haddish](/source/Tiffany_Haddish) and [Common](/source/Common_(rapper)).[191] In October 2020, C.K. appeared in a docu-series titled *[The Comedy Store](/source/The_Comedy_Store#Docu-series)* about the Los Angeles comedy club of the same name, directed by [Mike Binder](/source/Mike_Binder).[192] In May 2021, following the easing of restrictions in New York City due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_New_York_City), C.K. made an unannounced stop at the Village Underground.[193] He then announced upcoming tour-dates for summer 2021 in [Atlanta](/source/Atlanta), [Nashville](/source/Nashville) and [Minneapolis](/source/Minneapolis).[194][195][196]

In August 2021, C.K. announced a tour of the United States in the year 2021 and international dates for the year 2022.[197] American dates include two nights at the [Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden](/source/Hulu_Theater_at_Madison_Square_Garden).[198] The tour rescheduled dates canceled due to COVID-19, acknowledging the ongoing pandemic and safety concerns.[199][200] On *[The Joe Rogan Experience](/source/The_Joe_Rogan_Experience)* in November 2021, comedian [Shane Gillis](/source/Shane_Gillis) revealed that C.K. had filmed a new special at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.[201] On 18 December 2021 C.K. announced the release of a new stand-up comedy special, titled *[Sorry](/source/Sorry_(2021_film))*. The special was released for sale through his website, similar to other releases he has done in the past. He also offered a bundling of previous specials for a larger fee.[202] In April 2022, C.K. won the [Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Comedy_Album) for his special *Sincerely, Louis C.K.*

In April and May 2022, C.K. appeared as a guest in a series of episodes of *Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast*, a podcast hosted by comedians Shane Gillis and [Matt McCusker](/source/Matt_McCusker). The series is a four-part, six-hour-long discussion on the stories of each U.S. president in order.[203] June 2022 saw the premiere of C.K.'s film *[Fourth of July](/source/Fourth_of_July_(film))*, which he produced, directed, and co-wrote with fellow comedian [Joe List](/source/Joe_List). The film is a comedy drama that stars List as a recovering alcoholic jazz musician who confronts his emotionally abusive family.[204] To promote the film, rather than using traditional talk shows, C.K. appeared on a number of well-known [podcasts](/source/Podcasts),[205] such as *[The Joe Rogan Experience](/source/The_Joe_Rogan_Experience)*,[206] *[Your Mom's House](/source/Your_Mom's_House)*,[207] *[Long Days with Yannis Pappas](/source/Long_Days_with_Yannis_Pappas)*, *[Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank](/source/Ari_Shaffir's_Skeptic_Tank)*, *[Flagrant 2](/source/Flagrant_2_(podcast))*, and *Are You Garbage?*.[208]

On January 28, 2023, C.K. performed at a sold-out performance at [Madison Square Garden](/source/Madison_Square_Garden).[209] The event was live recorded and aired on his website as the special, *Louis C.K.: Back to the Garden*. Following the Madison Square Garden show, C.K. took an extended break.[210]

### 2025–present: Tour, novel and return to Netflix

CK performing in India in 2026.

In March 2025, C.K. announced his *Ridiculous* tour with dates across the world.[210] C.K. announced his debut novel *Ingram* to be released November 11, 2025.[211]

In a September 2025 podcast interview on [Theo Von](/source/Theo_Von)'s *This Past Weekend*, C.K. confessed ongoing remorse for his past sexual misconduct[212] saying "I really wish I could have a simple kind of watershed where I can say just 'Yes' to everything that happened, and I'm sorry. I really am. And I'm just trying to do better, and I don't think I can prove that to everybody, 'cause it's a private thing. It's a one-to-one man thing. It's not a famous guy act."[213] C.K. also admitted to regularly attending [Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous](/source/Sex_and_Love_Addicts_Anonymous) meetings.[214]

In September 2025, C.K. performed at the [Riyadh Comedy Festival](/source/Riyadh_Comedy_Festival) alongside numerous comedians such as [Aziz Ansari](/source/Aziz_Ansari), [Bill Burr](/source/Bill_Burr), [Dave Chappelle](/source/Dave_Chappelle), [Pete Davidson](/source/Pete_Davidson) and [Kevin Hart](/source/Kevin_Hart). C.K. and the comedians faced criticism in part due to [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia)'s [human rights record](/source/Human_rights_in_Saudi_Arabia).[215][216][217] C.K. spoke about the subject on *[Real Time with Bill Maher](/source/Real_Time_with_Bill_Maher)* saying, "People have been playing Saudi Arabia for years. Comedians have been going and playing Arab countries" while also adding that "[It] just feels like a good opportunity. And I just feel like comedy is a great way to get in and start talking".[218]

In April 2026, it was announced that C.K. would be headlining a show at [The Hollywood Bowl](/source/The_Hollywood_Bowl) as part of the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. It was also announced that he would be returning to [Netflix](/source/Netflix) with his latest special *Ridiculous*, his first collaboration with the streamer since 2017, almost a decade prior.[219]

## Influences

C.K. has named many comedians whom he admired or who influenced his work, including [George Carlin](/source/George_Carlin),[26] [Woody Allen](/source/Woody_Allen),[220] [Larry David](/source/Larry_David),[221] [Joan Rivers](/source/Joan_Rivers),[222] [Robin Williams](/source/Robin_Williams),[223] [Steve Martin](/source/Steve_Martin),[21] [Richard Pryor](/source/Richard_Pryor)[224] and [Bill Cosby](/source/Bill_Cosby).[225][226] As a filmmaker C.K. has been influenced by the [French New Wave](/source/French_New_Wave), American [New Hollywood](/source/New_Hollywood) and [surrealist cinema](/source/Surrealist_cinema).[227] C.K. has cited filmmakers who have influenced him as being Woody Allen,[82] [David Lynch](/source/David_Lynch),[228] [John Waters](/source/John_Waters),[229] and [Luis Buñuel](/source/Luis_Bu%C3%B1uel).[230]

## Ticketing innovation

C.K. innovated [direct-to-consumer](/source/Direct-to-consumer) distribution, in 2001, when he released his debut comedy album, *[Live in Houston](/source/Live_in_Houston_(Louis_C.K._album))*, directly through his website. He became one of the first performers to use his website to offer direct-to-fan ticket sales for his shows, as well as [DRM](/source/Digital_rights_management)-free video concert downloads.[11] In this way, C.K. sold tickets for his stand-up tour, circumventing large [ticket outlets](/source/Primary_ticket_outlet), bypassing their overhead and the venues they control.[82] C.K. has said the ticket outlets create barriers to consumers, whereas direct distribution has effectively "closed the gap between how easy it was to steal it [versus] how easy it was to buy it".[11] The success of the special prompted other comedians, including [Jim Gaffigan](/source/Jim_Gaffigan), [Joe Rogan](/source/Joe_Rogan), and [Aziz Ansari](/source/Aziz_Ansari), to release their own specials with a similar business model.[95]

## Personal life

### Marriage and relationships

C.K. married artist Alix Bailey in 1995.[231] Together, they have two daughters.[232] The couple divorced in 2008.[233] C.K.'s mother, Mary Louise Székely, died on June 3, 2019.[17]

C.K. had a brief relationship with musician [Fiona Apple](/source/Fiona_Apple).[234] C.K. confirmed he was dating [Blanche Gardin](/source/Blanche_Gardin) in 2018.[235] In August 2022, he mentioned that they had broken up.[236]

### Political views

About political partisanship, C.K. stated, "Some things I think are very [conservative](/source/Conservatism_in_the_United_States), or very [liberal](/source/Modern_liberalism_in_the_United_States). I think when someone falls into one category for everything, I'm very suspicious. It doesn't make sense to me that you'd have the same solution to every issue."[237]

In March 2016, C.K. sent an email to those subscribed to his mailing list which was critical of the [2016 presidential race](/source/2016_United_States_presidential_election). C.K. stated he hoped for a conservative president but likened [Republican Party](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) presidential candidate [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump) to [Adolf Hitler](/source/Adolf_Hitler). He labeled Trump an "insane bigot", also adding, "He's not a monster. He's a sad man."[238][239][240] C.K. later referred to the email as "irrational".[241] But he clarified to Stephen Colbert in April 2017 that Trump is not "some new kind of evil" but rather "a gross, crook, dirty, rotten, lying sack of shit", to applause from the *[Late Show](/source/The_Late_Show_with_Stephen_Colbert)* audience.[242]

In March 2020, C.K. donated to [Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign](/source/Joe_Biden_2020_presidential_campaign). However, the campaign said that it has refunded the $2,800 donation from C.K. Neither Biden nor C.K. have released statements regarding the matter.[243]

C.K. is on the record as having voted for the [Democratic Party](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) presidential candidate in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 [United States presidential elections](/source/United_States_presidential_election).[244][245]

### Philanthropy

In 2011, by selling *[Live at the Beacon Theater](/source/Live_at_the_Beacon_Theater)* on his website, C.K. earned a "million dollars in a matter of days, half of which he [gave] away to his staff and charities."[246] Recipients included [the Fistula Foundation](/source/Fistula_Foundation),[247] Green Chimneys, [the Pablove Foundation](/source/Pablove_Foundation), [Charity: Water](/source/Charity%3A_Water), and [Kiva](/source/Kiva_(organization)).[246]

In 2016, he selected the [Fistula Foundation](/source/Fistula_Foundation) as the beneficiary of his *[Jeopardy!](/source/Jeopardy!)* Power Players Week appearance, and won $50,000 for the charity.[248]

In April 2020, C.K. donated $30,000 to the wait staff at the [Comedy Cellar](/source/Comedy_Cellar) in [Greenwich Village](/source/Greenwich_Village) during the [COVID-19 pandemic in the United States](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States) as part of a [GoFundMe](/source/GoFundMe) program called "Tip Your Wait Staff".[249][250][251]

### Religion

Louis C.K. was raised Catholic and has identified as an [agnostic](/source/Agnostic).[252]

## Filmography

Main article: [Louis C.K. filmography](/source/Louis_C.K._filmography)

Louis C.K. is a writer, director, producer and actor who has acted in many television series, including *[Lucky Louie](/source/Lucky_Louie)* (2006), *[Louie](/source/Louie_(American_TV_series))* (2010–2015) and *[Horace and Pete](/source/Horace_and_Pete)* (2016). He has hosted *[Saturday Night Live](/source/Saturday_Night_Live)* four times, in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017. He has also appeared in television shows, such as *[Parks and Recreation](/source/Parks_and_Recreation)* and *[Portlandia](/source/Portlandia_(TV_series))*. C.K. has also starred in a number of films such as [Woody Allen](/source/Woody_Allen)'s *[Blue Jasmine](/source/Blue_Jasmine)*, [David O. Russell](/source/David_O._Russell)'s *[American Hustle](/source/American_Hustle)* (both 2013) and [Jay Roach](/source/Jay_Roach)'s [Hollywood blacklist](/source/Hollywood_blacklist) drama *[Trumbo](/source/Trumbo_(2015_film))* (2015).

## Comedy releases

### Specials and albums

Year Title Studio Formats 2001 Live in Houston louisck.com LP/CD/download/streaming (audio only) 2007 Shameless HBO, louisck.com Broadcast/DVD/video & audio download/streaming 2008 Chewed Up Showtime/Image Entertainment, louisck.com Broadcast/DVD/CD/video & audio download/streaming 2010 Hilarious Epix, Comedy Central, louisck.com, Netflix Theatrical/broadcast/DVD/CD/video & audio download/streaming 2011 Live at the Beacon Theater louisck.com, FX, Netflix Broadcast/DVD/video & audio download/streaming 2012 Word: Live at Carnegie Hall louisck.com Download/streaming (audio only) 2013 Oh My God HBO, louisck.com Broadcast/DVD/LP/CD/video & audio download/streaming 2015 Live at the Comedy Store louisck.com, FX, Netflix Broadcast/DVD/video & audio download/streaming Live at Madison Square Garden louisck.com LP/download/streaming (audio only) 2017 2017 Netflix LP/streaming 2020 Sincerely Louis CK louisck.com Video & audio download/streaming 2021 Sorry 2023 Louis C.K. at The Dolby Back to the Garden Video download/streaming

### Appearances

Year Title Studio Track Information Formats 1995 "Young Comedians Special" HBO Special feature of One Night Stand DVD[253] Broadcast/DVD (2006) 1996 "HBO Comedy Half-Hour" Special feature of Shameless DVD[254] Broadcast/streaming/DVD (2007) 2000 "Stand Up America" Laughing Stock Track 8: "Louis CK"[255] CD/download (2005)/streaming (2009) 2001 "Comedy Central Presents" Comedy Central/Paramount Stand-Up Vault #3 DVD[256] Broadcast/download/streaming (2010)/DVD (2015) 2003 "Just for Laughs" Just For Laughs (JFL) Episode: "Louis CK"[257] Broadcast/streaming (2010) 2005 "One Night Stand" HBO Includes deleted scenes on DVD[253] Broadcast/streaming/DVD (2006) 2007 "Just for Laughs" JFL Episode: "Louis CK II"[258] Broadcast/streaming (2010) "We Just Landed!" by Bob & Tom Friggemall Records Track 6: "One of Those Couples"[259] CD 2008 "Comic Relief: The Greatest...And The Latest" HBO/Shout! Factory "Comic Relief 2006"[260] Broadcast/streaming/DVD 2009 "Just for Laughs" JFL Episode: "Whoopi Goldberg"[261] Broadcast/streaming 2010 "Lafflink's Platinum Comedy Series Vol. 4" First Look Studios Chapter: "Louis CK"[262] DVD/streaming 2013 "Best of Just for Laughs" JFL Episode: "Comedy Kings 5"[261] Broadcast/streaming 2017 "Just for Laughs – Comedy All-Stars, Vol. 4" Tracks 1-3: Jfl 2009[263] CD/download/streaming 2018 "Just for Laughs – The Nasty Show, Vol. 3" Track 10: Sexual Expression (Jfl 1994)[264] 2021 "Caroline's Comedy Hour, Vol. 1" Clown Jewels Track 7: Guy from the Thing Download/streaming "Caroline's Comedy Hour, Vol. 5" Track 18: Diverse Culture "Caroline's Comedy Hour, Vol. 8" Track 13: Do You Ever Feel Stupid?

## Awards and nominations

Main article: [List of awards and nominations received by Louis C.K.](/source/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Louis_C.K.)

For his work performing stand-up, writing, acting, directing, producing, and editing, C.K. has received several awards and nominations. Among them are 39 [Emmy Award](/source/Emmy_Award) nominations, with six wins.[265] C.K. has won the [Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Comedy_Album) three times—for *[Hilarious](/source/Hilarious_(film))* in 2012, *[Live at Madison Square Garden](/source/Louis_C.K._filmography#Standup_specials)* in 2016, and *[Sincerely Louis C.K.](/source/Sincerely_Louis_C.K.)* in 2022.[266]

C.K. has also been nominated for two [Golden Globes](/source/Golden_Globes) and five [Screen Actors Guild](/source/SAG-AFTRA) awards, winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture [in 2013](/source/20th_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards#Film), together with the other cast members of *[American Hustle](/source/American_Hustle)*.[267]

Additionally, C.K. has won three [Peabody Awards](/source/Peabody_Awards) in the area of Excellence in Entertainment for his shows *Louie*, *Better Things*, and *Horace and Pete*, as well as three [Writers Guild of America awards](/source/Writers_Guild_of_America_Awards) for his work on *Louie*, alongside his writing partner, [Pamela Adlon](/source/Pamela_Adlon).

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** C.K.'s stage name is an approximate English pronunciation of his [Hungarian](/source/Hungarian_language) surname, [Székely](/source/Sz%C3%A9kely_(surname)) [\[ˈseːkɛj\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Hungarian),[2] as he explained on *[The Tavis Smiley Show](/source/The_Tavis_Smiley_Show)* on September 25, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-115)** His character, Arlen Hird, is a composite of [Alvah Bessie](/source/Alvah_Bessie), [Lester Cole](/source/Lester_Cole), [John Howard Lawson](/source/John_Howard_Lawson), [Albert Maltz](/source/Albert_Maltz) and [Samuel Ornitz](/source/Samuel_Ornitz).[113]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Lais, C.J. Jr. (August 18, 2006). "Louis C.K.: Home is where the angst is". *The Times Union* (Albany, New York). p. D1.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** LaRue, William (June 11, 2006). "HBO's New Comedy: Swear Words and All: 'Lucky Louie' Feels Like a Good Bet for Its Producer from CNY". *The Post-Standard* (Syracuse, New York). p. H1.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-TavisSmiley_4-0)** [*Louis C.K.: Friday, 9/25*](https://web.archive.org/web/20171107060828/http://www.pbs.org/video/tavis-smiley-louis-ck-friday-925/). [PBS](/source/PBS). September 25, 2009. Event occurs at 07:41. Archived from [the original](http://www.pbs.org/video/tavis-smiley-louis-ck-friday-925/) on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HReporter-NYCCoverStory-2015_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HReporter-NYCCoverStory-2015_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-HReporter-NYCCoverStory-2015_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-HReporter-NYCCoverStory-2015_5-3) C.K., Louie; Rose, Lacey (April 8, 2015). ["Louis C.K.'s Crabby, Epic Love Letter to NYC: "Everyone's Dealing with the Same S— … Elbow to Elbow""](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/louis-cks-crabby-epic-love-786746). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150409122625/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/louis-cks-crabby-epic-love-786746) from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Emmys-CK-Bio_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Emmys-CK-Bio_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Emmys-CK-Bio_6-2) ["Louis C.K."](http://www.emmys.com/bios/louis-ck) [Academy of Television Arts & Sciences](/source/Academy_of_Television_Arts_%26_Sciences). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150421100325/http://www.emmys.com/bios/louis-ck) from the original on April 21, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["C.K. and 'SNL': Louie's 19-Year Backstory with the NBC Sketch Show"](https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/c-k-and-snl-louies-19-year-backstory-with-the-nbc-sketch-show.html). *Vulture*. October 22, 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190821081823/https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/c-k-and-snl-louies-19-year-backstory-with-the-nbc-sketch-show.html) from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Slate-Hulu-CharlieRose-2014_12-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Slate-Hulu-CharlieRose-2014_12-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Slate-Hulu-CharlieRose-2014_12-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Slate-Hulu-CharlieRose-2014_12-3) Haglund, David (May 9, 2014). ["Watch Louis C.K. Chat for Half an Hour About Comedy, Parenting, and Failure"](http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/05/09/louis_c_k_charlie_rose_interview_louie_talks_parenting_comedy_and_more_video.html). *[Slate](/source/Slate_(magazine))* (Embedded Hulu video of Charlie Rose Show appearance). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140525132543/http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/05/09/louis_c_k_charlie_rose_interview_louie_talks_parenting_comedy_and_more_video.html) from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Louis C.K. Reveals How to Write, Direct, Edit and Star in Every Episode of a Hit Show (and Not Go Crazy)"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/louis-ck-reveals-how-write-703433). *The Hollywood Report*. May 13, 2014. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191209181703/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/louis-ck-reveals-how-write-703433) from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Protestors Turn Out for Louis C.K.'s First Publicized Comedy Cellar Set"](https://www.indiewire.com/2018/10/louis-ck-protests-comedy-cellar-1202016568/). *IndieWire*. October 30, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200918171616/https://www.indiewire.com/2018/10/louis-ck-protests-comedy-cellar-1202016568/) from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Louis C.K. announces new 14-city tour in email to fans"](https://ew.com/celebrity/2019/10/27/louis-c-k-announces-new-14-city-tour-email-fans/). *Entertainment Weekly*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200410105204/https://ew.com/celebrity/2019/10/27/louis-c-k-announces-new-14-city-tour-email-fans/) from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Louis C.K. Drops a Comeback Special"](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/04/arts/television/louis-ck-special.html). *The New York Times*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200414073852/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/04/arts/television/louis-ck-special.html) from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Louis C.K. Drops Surprise Comedy Special on His Website"](https://www.indiewire.com/2020/04/louis-ck-surprise-comedy-special-sincerely-1202222849/). *IndieWire*. April 4, 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200417054340/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/04/louis-ck-surprise-comedy-special-sincerely-1202222849/) from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-motherobit_18-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-motherobit_18-1) ["Mary Székely Obituary – Boston, MA | Boston Globe"](https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=mary-louise-szkely-davis&pid=193121372). Legacy.com. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200406012448/https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=mary-louise-szkely-davis&pid=193121372) from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-Atlantic-FilthMoral-2012_20-0)** Parker, James (April 2, 2012). ["The Filthy Moralist: How the comedian Louis C.K. became America's unlikely conscience"](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/05/the-filthy-moralist/308940/). *[The Atlantic](/source/The_Atlantic)*. The Atlantic Monthly Group. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120819085430/http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/05/the-filthy-moralist/308940/) from the original on August 19, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2012. All of which suggests that Louis – born Louis Székely on September 12, 1967 – has struck a nerve.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Copley-Knutzen-2007_22-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Copley-Knutzen-2007_22-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Copley-Knutzen-2007_22-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Copley-Knutzen-2007_22-3) Knutzen, Eirik. ["TV Close-Up: Louis C.K."](https://web.archive.org/web/20070929150934/http://members.pikmail.com/home.php?feature=24&aid=7909&gid=5) [Copley News Service](/source/Copley_News_Service). Archived from [the original](http://members.pikmail.com/home.php?feature=24&aid=7909&gid=5) on September 29, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2013.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Coming to Jerusalem: Louis C.K. and his Jewish Root"](https://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/coming-to-jerusalem-louis-c-k-and-his-jewish-root/2016/07/24/). *[Jewish Press](/source/Jewish_Press)*. Jerusalem, Israel. July 24, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2020.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NYObserver-SaveSitcom-2005_30-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NYObserver-SaveSitcom-2005_30-1) Hagan, Joe (2005). ["Can HBO Save the Sitcom? Louis CK Says Yes"](https://observer.com/2005/04/can-hbo-save-the-sitcom-louis-ck-says-yes/). *[The New York Observer](/source/The_New_York_Observer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130430060214/http://observer.com/2005/04/can-hbo-save-the-sitcom-louis-ck-says-yes/) from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2012.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LouisCK-bio-archive-2008_34-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LouisCK-bio-archive-2008_34-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-LouisCK-bio-archive-2008_34-2) CK, Louis. ["Louis C.K.'s Bio"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080413233950/http://www.louisck.net/bio.html). *Louis C.K*. Archived from [the original](http://www.louisck.net/bio.html) on April 13, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2014.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-36)** Adelman, Kim (April 13, 2012). ["Aspen Shortsfest Turns 20: Watch 5 of the Best Films They've Ever Shown"](https://www.indiewire.com/2012/04/aspen-shortsfest-turns-20-watch-5-of-the-best-films-theyve-ever-shown-48142/). *[IndieWire](/source/IndieWire)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171107060333/http://www.indiewire.com/2012/04/aspen-shortsfest-turns-20-watch-5-of-the-best-films-theyve-ever-shown-48142/) from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.

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## External links

**Louis C.K.**  at Wikipedia's [sister projects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikimedia_sister_projects)

- [Media](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Louis_C.K.) from Commons
- [Quotations](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Louis_C.K.) from Wikiquote
- [Data](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15079) from Wikidata

- [Official website](https://louisck.com/)

- [Louis C.K.](https://www.discogs.com/artist/937244) discography at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)

- [Louis C.K.](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0127373/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Louis C.K.](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/louis_ck) at [Rotten Tomatoes](/source/Rotten_Tomatoes)

v t e Louis C.K. Filmography Awards Stand-up HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1996) Comedy Central Presents (2001) Live in Houston (2001) Just for Laughs (2003) One Night Stand (2005) Shameless (2007) Chewed Up (2008) Hilarious (2009) Word: Live at Carnegie Hall (2010) Live at the Beacon Theater (2011) Oh My God (2013) Live at the Comedy Store (2015) Live at Madison Square Garden (2015) 2017 (2017) Sincerely Louis CK (2020) Sorry (2021) Back to the Garden (2023) Louis CK Live at the Dolby (2023) Series created Lucky Louie (2006) Louie episodes, awards (2010–15) Baskets (2016–19) Horace and Pete (2016) Better Things (2016–22) Film Ice Cream (1993) (short) Tomorrow Night (1998) (director, writer) Short Films by Louis C.K. (2001) (director, writer) Pootie Tang (2001) (director, writer) Down to Earth (2001) (writer) I Think I Love My Wife (2007) (writer) I Love You, Daddy (2017) (director, writer) Fourth of July (2022) (director, writer) Related Howie Mandel's Sunny Skies (1995, writer) Talking Funny (2011, special) Blanche Gardin Sorry/Not Sorry

Awards for Louis C.K. v t e Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series Jim Parsons (2011) Louis C.K. (2012) Louis C.K. (2013) Jim Parsons (2014) Jeffrey Tambor (2015) Jeffrey Tambor (2016) Donald Glover (2016) Ted Danson (2017) Bill Hader (2018) Bill Hader (2019) Jason Sudeikis (2020) Jason Sudeikis (2021) Jeremy Allen White (2022) Jeremy Allen White (2023) Adam Brody (2024) Seth Rogen (2025) v t e Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series 1950s James Allardice & Jack Douglas & Hal Kanter & Harry Winkler for The George Gobel Show (1955) Arnold M. Auerbach & Barry Blitzer & Vincent Bogert & Nat Hiken & Coleman Jacoby & Harvey Orkin & Arnold Rosen & Terry Ryan & Tony Webster for The Phil Silvers Show (1956) No Award (1957) Billy Friedberg & Nat Hiken & Coleman Jacoby & Arnold Rosen & A.J. Russell & Terry Ryan & Phil Sharp & Tony Webster & Sydney Zelinka for The Phil Silvers Show (1958) George Balzer & Hal Goldman & Al Gordon & Sam Perrin for The Jack Benny Show (1959) 1960s George Balzer & Hal Goldman & Al Gordon & Sam Perrin for The Jack Benny Show (1960) Dave O'Brien & Martin Ragaway & Sherwood Schwartz & Al Schwartz & Red Skelton for The Red Skelton Show (1961) Carl Reiner for The Dick Van Dyke Show (1962) Carl Reiner for The Dick Van Dyke Show (1963) No Award (1964) No Award (1965) Sam Denoff & Bill Persky for "Coast to Coast Big Mouth" (1966) Buck Henry & Leonard B. Stern for "Ship of Spies: Parts 1 and 2" (1967) Allan Burns & Chris Hayward for "The Coming Out Party" (1968) No Award (1969) 1970s No Award (1970) James L. Brooks & Allan Burns for "Support Your Local Mother" (1971) Burt Styler for "Edith's Problem" (1972) Lee Kalcheim & Michael Ross & Bernie West for "The Bunkers and the Swingers" (1973) Treva Silverman for "The Lou and Edie Story" (1974) Stan Daniels & Ed. Weinberger for "Will Mary Richards Go to Jail?" (1975) David Lloyd for "Chuckles Bites the Dust" (1976) James L. Brooks & Allan Burns & Stan Daniels & Bob Ellison & David Lloyd & Ed. Weinberger for "The Last Show" (1977) Harve Brosten & Barry Harman & Bob Schiller & Bob Weiskopf for "Cousin Liz" (1978) No Award (1979) 1980s R.J. Colleary for "The Photographer" (1980) Michael J. Leeson for "Tony's Sister and Jim" (1981) Ken Estin for "Elegant Iggy" (1982) Glen Charles and Les Charles for "Give Me a Ring Sometime" (1983) David Angell for "Old Flames" (1984) Ed. Weinberger & Michael J. Leeson for "Pilot" (The Cosby Show) (1985) Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan for "A Little Romance" (1986) Gary David Goldberg & Alan Uger for "A, My Name is Alex" (1987) Hugh Wilson for "The Bridge" (1988) Diane English for "Pilot" (Murphy Brown) (1989) 1990s Bob Brush for "Good-bye" (1990) Gary Dontzig & Steven Peterman for "Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way" (1991) Elaine Pope & Larry Charles for "The Fix-Up" (1992) Larry David for "The Contest" (1993) David Angell & Peter Casey & David Lee for "The Good Son" (1994) Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano for "An Affair to Forget" (1995) Joe Keenan & Christopher Lloyd & Rob Greenberg & Jack Burditt & Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano & Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo for "Moon Dance" (1996) Ellen DeGeneres & Mark Driscoll & Dava Savel & Tracy Newman & Jonathan Stark for "The Puppy Episode" (1997) Peter Tolan & Garry Shandling for "Flip" (1998) Jay Kogen for "Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz" (1999) 2000s Linwood Boomer for "Pilot" (Malcolm in the Middle) (2000) Alex Reid for "Bowling" (2001) Larry Wilmore for "Pilot" (The Bernie Mac Show) (2002) Tucker Cawley for "Baggage" (2003) Mitchell Hurwitz for "Pilot" (Arrested Development) (2004) Mitchell Hurwitz & Jim Vallely for "Righteous Brothers" (2005) Greg Garcia for "Pilot" (My Name Is Earl) (2006) Greg Daniels for "Gay Witch Hunt" (2007) Tina Fey for "Cooter" (2008) Matt Hubbard for "Reunion" (2009) 2010s Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd for "Pilot" (Modern Family) (2010) Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman for "Caught in the Act" (2011) Louis C.K. for "Pregnant" (2012) Tina Fey & Tracey Wigfield for "Last Lunch" (2013) Louis C.K. for "So Did the Fat Lady" (2014) Simon Blackwell & Armando Iannucci & Tony Roche for "Election Night" (2015) Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang for "Parents" (2016) Aziz Ansari & Lena Waithe for "Thanksgiving" (2017) Amy Sherman-Palladino for "Pilot" (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) (2018) Phoebe Waller-Bridge for "Episode 1" (2019) 2020s Dan Levy for "Happy Ending" (2020) Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky for "There Is No Line" (2021) Quinta Brunson for "Pilot" (Abbott Elementary) (2022) Christopher Storer for "System" (2023) Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for "Bulletproof" (2024) Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez for "The Promotion" (2025) v t e Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1990–1999) Billy Crystal / Jerry Belson, James L. Brooks, Marc Flanagan, Dinah Kirgo, Jay Kogen, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Heide Perlman, Ian Praiser, Sam Simon, Tracey Ullman and Wallace Wolodarsky (1990, tie) Billy Crystal, Hal Kanter, Buz Kohan, David Steinberg, Bruce Vilanch and Robert Wuhl (1991) No award (1992) Judd Apatow, Robert Cohen, David Cross, Brent Forrester, Jeff Kahn, Bruce Kirschbaum, Bob Odenkirk, Sultan Pepper, Dino Stamatopoulos and Ben Stiller (1993) No award (1994) No award (1995) David Feldman, Eddie Feldmann, Mike Gandolfi, Tom Hertz, Leah Krinsky, Dennis Miller and Rick Overton (1996) Chris Rock (1997) Jose Arroyo, David Feldman, Eddie Feldmann, Jim Hanna, Leah Krinsky, Dennis Miller and David Weiss (1998) Tom Agna, Vernon Chatman, Louis C.K., Lance Crouther, Gregory Greenberg, Ali LeRoi, Steve O'Donnell, Chris Rock, Frank Sebastiano, Chuck Sklar, Jeff Stilson, Wanda Sykes and Mike Upchurch (1999) Complete list (1957–1969) (1970–1979) (1980–1989) (1990–1999) (2000–2009) (2010–2019) (2020–present) v t e Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special 1971–1978 Bob Ellison and Marty Farrell (1971) Anne Howard Bailey (1972) Joseph Bologna and Renée Taylor (1973) Rosalyn Drexler, Ann Elder, Karyl Geld Miller, Robert Illes, Lorne Michaels, Richard Pryor, Jim Rusk, Herb Sargent, James R. Stein, Lily Tomlin, Jane Wagner, Rod Warren, and George Yanok (1974) John Bradford, Cy Coleman, and Robert Wells (1975) Ann Elder, Christopher Guest, Lorne Michaels, Earl Pomerantz, Jim Rusk, Lily Tomlin, Jane Wagner, Rod Warren, and George Yanok (1976) Buz Kohan and Ted Strauss (1977) Chevy Chase, Tom Davis, Al Franken, Charles Grodin, Lorne Michaels, Paul Simon, Lily Tomlin, and Alan Zweibel (1978) 2009–present Chris Rock (2009) Dave Boone and Paul Greenberg (2010) Dave Boone, Matt Roberts, and Mo Rocca (2011) Louis C.K. (2012) Louis C.K. (2013) Sarah Silverman (2014) Louis C.K. (2015) Patton Oswalt (2016) Samantha Bee, Ashley Nicole Black, Pat Cassels, Eric Drysdale, Mathan Erhardt, Travon Free, Joe Grossman, Miles Kahn, Jo Miller, and Melinda Taub (2017) John Mulaney (2018) Hannah Gadsby (2019) Dave Chappelle (2020) Bo Burnham (2021) Jerrod Carmichael (2022) John Mulaney (2023) Alex Edelman (2024) James Anderson, Dan Bulla, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mikey Day, Mike DiCenzo, James Downey, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fowlie, Alison Gates, Sudi Green, Jack Handey, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Erik Kenward, Dennis McNicholas, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O'Sullivan, Josh Patten, Paula Pell, Simon Rich, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Bryan Tucker, and Auguste White (2025) Between 1979–2008, writing specials competed alongside Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. v t e Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album 1950s "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" – Ross Bagdasarian Sr. (1959) 1960s The Battle of Kookamonga – Homer and Jethro / Inside Shelley Berman – Shelley Berman (1960) Jonathan and Darlene Edwards in Paris – Jo Stafford & Paul Weston / The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back! – Bob Newhart (1961) An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May – Elaine May & Mike Nichols (1962) The First Family – Vaughn Meader (1963) "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp)" – Allan Sherman (1964) I Started Out as a Child – Bill Cosby (1965) Why Is There Air? – Bill Cosby (1966) Wonderfulness – Bill Cosby (1967) Revenge – Bill Cosby (1968) To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With – Bill Cosby (1969) 1970s Sports – Bill Cosby (1970) The Devil Made Me Buy This Dress – Flip Wilson (1971) This Is A Recording – Lily Tomlin (1972) FM & AM – George Carlin (1973) Los Cochinos – Cheech & Chong (1974) That Nigger's Crazy – Richard Pryor (1975) ...Is It Something I Said? – Richard Pryor (1976) Bicentennial Nigger – Richard Pryor (1977) Let's Get Small – Steve Martin (1978) A Wild and Crazy Guy – Steve Martin (1979) 1980s Reality...What a Concept – Robin Williams (1980) No Respect – Rodney Dangerfield (1981) Rev. Du Rite – Richard Pryor (1982) Live on the Sunset Strip – Richard Pryor (1983) Eddie Murphy: Comedian – Eddie Murphy (1984) "Eat It" – "Weird Al" Yankovic (1985) Whoopi Goldberg (Original Broadway Show Recording) – Whoopi Goldberg (1986) Those of You with or Without Children, You'll Understand – Bill Cosby (1987) A Night at the Met – Robin Williams (1988) Good Morning, Vietnam – Robin Williams (1989) 1990s P.D.Q. Bach: 1712 Overture and Other Musical Assaults – Peter Schickele (1990) P.D.Q. Bach: Oedipus Tex and Other Choral Calamities – Peter Schickele (1991) P.D.Q. Bach: WTWP Classical Talkity-Talk Radio – Peter Schickele (1992) P.D.Q. Bach: Music for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion – Peter Schickele (1993) Jammin' in New York – George Carlin (1994) Live from Hell – Sam Kinison (1995) Crank(y) Calls – Jonathan Winters (1996) Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations – Al Franken (1997) Roll with the New – Chris Rock (1998) The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000 – Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner (1999) 2000s Bigger & Blacker – Chris Rock (2000) Brain Droppings – George Carlin (2001) Napalm & Silly Putty – George Carlin (2002) Robin Williams: Live on Broadway – Robin Williams (2003) Poodle Hat – "Weird Al" Yankovic (2004) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents ... America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction – Jon Stewart and the cast of The Daily Show (2005) Never Scared – Chris Rock (2006) The Carnegie Hall Performance – Lewis Black (2007) The Distant Future – Flight of the Conchords (2008) It's Bad for Ya – George Carlin (2009) 2010s A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! – Stephen Colbert (2010) Stark Raving Black – Lewis Black (2011) Hilarious – Louis C.K. (2012) Blow Your Pants Off – Jimmy Fallon (2013) Calm Down Gurrl – Kathy Griffin (2014) Mandatory Fun – "Weird Al" Yankovic (2015) Live at Madison Square Garden – Louis C.K. (2016) Talking for Clapping – Patton Oswalt (2017) The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas – Dave Chappelle (2018) Equanimity & The Bird Revelation – Dave Chappelle (2019) 2020s Sticks and Stones – Dave Chappelle (2020) Black Mitzvah – Tiffany Haddish (2021) Sincerely Louis CK – Louis C.K. (2022) The Closer – Dave Chappelle (2023) What's In a Name? – Dave Chappelle (2024) The Dreamer – Dave Chappelle (2025) Your Friend, Nate Bargatze − Nate Bargatze (2026) v t e Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy John Lithgow (1996) Kelsey Grammer (1997) Drew Carey (1998) Jay Mohr (1999) Frankie Muniz (2000) Kelsey Grammer (2001) Bernie Mac (2002) Bernie Mac (2003) Jason Bateman (2004) Jason Bateman (2005) James Spader (2006) Stephen Colbert (2007) Justin Kirk (2008) Matthew Morrison (2009) Alec Baldwin (2010) Louis C.K. (2011) Johnny Galecki (2012) John Goodman (2013) Jeffrey Tambor (2014) Jeffrey Tambor (2015) William H. Macy (2016) William H. Macy (2017) Bill Hader (2018) Thomas Middleditch (2019) Eugene Levy (2020) Jason Sudeikis (2021) Bill Hader (2022) Jeremy Allen White (2023) Patrick Brammall (2024) Seth Rogen (2025) v t e TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy David Hyde Pierce (1997) David Hyde Pierce (1998) Ray Romano (1999) Jane Kaczmarek (2000) Jane Kaczmarek (2001) Bernie Mac (2002) Jon Stewart (2003) Ricky Gervais (2004) Jon Stewart (2005) Steve Carell (2006) Alec Baldwin (2007) Tina Fey (2008) Jim Parsons (2009) Jane Lynch (2010) Ty Burrell / Nick Offerman (2011) Louis C.K. (2012) Louis C.K. (2013) Julia Louis-Dreyfus (2014) Amy Schumer (2015) Rachel Bloom (2016) Donald Glover (2017) Rachel Brosnahan (2018) Phoebe Waller-Bridge (2019) Catherine O'Hara (2020) Jean Smart (2021) Quinta Brunson (2022) Natasha Lyonne (2023) Jean Smart (2024) Bridget Everett (2025) v t e Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Comedy 1960s Dorothy Cooper for "Margaret's Old Flame" (1960) Sam Bobrick & Bill Idelson for "The Shoplifters" / Martin Ragaway for "My Husband Is the Best One" (1964) Carl Kleinschmitt & Dale McRaven for " Br-room, Br-room"(1965) Jack Winter for "You Ought To Be In Pictures" (1966) Marvin Marx & Gordon Rod Parker & Walter Stone for "Movies Are Better Than Ever" (1967) Sam Bobrick & Bill Idelson for "Viva Smart" (1968) Allan Burns for "Funny Boy" (1969) 1970s Richard DeRoy for "The Valediction" (1970) Martin Cohan for "Thoroughly Unmilitant Mary" (1971) Larry Gelbart for "Chief Surgeon Who?" (1972) Robert Schiller & Robert Weiskopf for "Walter's Problem" (1973) Larry Gelbart & Laurence Marks for "O.R." (1974) James Fritzell & Larry Gelbart & Everett Greenbaum for "Welcome to Korea" (1975) Alan Alda for "Dear Sigmund" (1976) Larry Rhine & Mel Tolkin for "Archie Gets the Business" (1977) Gary David Goldberg for "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (1978) Thad Mumford & Dan Wilcox for "Are You Now, Margaret?" / Ken Estin for "The Reluctant Fighter" (1979) 1980s Dennis Koenig & Gene Reynolds for "Heal Thyself" (1980) Nat Mauldin for "Stormy Weather" (1981) Stephen Neigher & Tony Sheehan for "Hunger Strike" (1982) David Isaacs & Ken Levine for "The Boys in the Bar" / Glen Charles and Les Charles for "Give Me a Ring Sometime" (1983) Michael J. Weithorn for "Sumner's Return" (1984) Glenn Gordon Caron for "Pilot" (Moonlighting) / Elias Davis & David Pollock for "Madison Avenue Madness" (1985) Bob Randall for "Allie's Affair" (1986) Jay Tarses for "Here's Why Cosmetics Should Come in Unbreakable Bottles" / Gary David Goldberg & Alan Uger for "A, My Name is Alex" / Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan for "'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas" (1987) Carol Black & Neal Marlens for "My Father's Office" (1988) Todd W. Langen for "Coda" (1989) 1990s Diane English for "Brown Like Me" (1990) David Isaacs & Ken Levine for "Rat Girl" (1991) Diane English & Korby Siamis for "Uh-Oh: Part II" (1992) Larry David for "The Contest" (1993) Larry David & Lawrence H. Levy for "The Mango" (1994) Joe Keenan for "The Matchmaker" (1995) David Mandel for "The Pool Guy" (1996) Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin for "The Fatigues" (1997) Rob Greenberg for "Frasier's Imaginary Friend" (1998) Jay Kogen for "Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz" (1999) 2000s Joe Keenan & Christopher Lloyd for "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" (2000) Philip Rosenthal for "Italy" (2001) Bob Daily & Lori Kirkland & Dan O'Shannon for "Rooms with a View" (2002) Bob Daily for "No Sex, Please, We're Skittish" (2003) Mitchell Hurwitz & Jim Vallely for "Pier Pressure" / Neil Thompson for "Ida's Boyfriend" (2004) Jenji Kohan for "You Can't Miss the Bear" (2005) Steve Carell for "Casino Night" (2006) Paul Lieberstein & Michael Schur for "The Job" (2007) Andrew Guest & John Riggi for "Succession" (2008) Robert Carlock for "Apollo, Apollo" / Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd for "Pilot" (2009) 2010s Robert Carlock for "When It Rains, It Pours" (2010) Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman for "Caught in the Act" (2011) Elaine Ko for "Virgin Territory" (2012) Jack Burditt & Robert Carlock for "Hogcock!" (2013) Louis C.K. for "So Did the Fat Lady" (2014) Clay Tarver for "Sand Hill Shuffle" (2015) Robert Carlock for "Kimmy Goes on a Playdate!" (2016) Tracy Poust & Jon Kinnally for "Rosario's Quinceañera" (2017) Alec Berg & Bill Hader for "Chapter One: Make Your Mark" (2018) Liz Feldman for "Pilot" (Dead to Me) (2019) 2020s Tony McNamara for "The Great" (2020) Tony McNamara for "Alone at Last" (2021) Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for "The One, The Only" (2022) Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman for "Escape from Shit Mountain" (2023) Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for "Bulletproof" (2024) John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley, and Danny R. McBride for "Prelude" (2025)

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