Ryan Hamilton (comedian)

Ryan Hamilton
Birth name Ryan Hamilton
Born Ashton, Idaho
Medium Stand-up comedy
Nationality American
Genres Observational comedy
Notable works and roles Conan, Comedy.tv, The Ha!ifax Comedy Fest
Website http://www.ryanhamiltonlive.com/

Ryan Hamilton is an American LDS stand-up comedian who uses observational, sarcastic, and self-deprecating humor. He is known as a clean comedian and his material focuses on his own experiences, including his single life, skydiving, hot air balloons, and his huge smile. He was named one of Rolling Stone's Five Comics to Watch in 2012,[1] and also has made standout appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and Showtime.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

Hamilton was born in Ashton, Idaho, a small potato farming community.[6][7] He attended BYU-Idaho, receiving an associate degree in journalism and public relations.[6][8] He then transferred to Brigham Young University and earned a bachelor's degree in public relations.

Stand-up comedy career

Ryan started performing in Salt Lake City, Utah clubs. He also lived and performed in Seattle and performed often in Boston, all of which he considers his "comedy homes".[9] He has appeared in several festivals and competitions including winning the Sierra Mist "America's Next Great Comic" search in 2005 and joining their national tour.[3][4] In 2011 he won The Great American Comedy Festival.[10] He has also been a regular performer at the Just for Laughs Comedy festivals, including Montreal and Sydney, and was a two-time semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing.[11][12] He's also made appearances performing stand-up on Conan, Comedy Central, and Showtime.[13]

Filmography

Film and television appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Himself 1 episode
2015 The Late Late Show Himself 1 episode
2014 Inside Amy Schumer Himself 1 episodes (2.08)
2011-14 Conan Himself 2 episodes
2011 Comedy.tv Himself 1 episode (1.21)
The Ha!ifax Comedy Fest Himself and Writer
Caroline Rhea & Friends Himself TV movie
2010 Detroit International Comedy Festival Himself Documentary
Last Comic Standing (Reality TV Series) Himself Semi-finalist
2007 Live at Gotham (TV Series) Himself 1 Episode (2.6)
Last Comic Standing (Reality TV Series) Himself Semi-finalist

Personal

Hamilton resides in New York City.[9]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/five-comics-to-watch-19691231
  2. ↑ "Bio". RyanHamiltonLive.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. 1 2 "About Ryan Hamilton". Comedy Central. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Ryan Hamilton". RoofTopComedy.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NqiQF_5gMg
  6. 1 2 "Ryan Hamilton". Acme Comedy Company. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  7. ↑ Luippold, Ross (8 March 2011). "The United States Of Comedy: 50 Comedians From 50 States (PICTURE)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  8. ↑ Petersen, Sarah (14 May 2014). "BYU-Idaho alumnus Ryan Hamilton performs clean comedy act on 'Conan'". Deseret News. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  9. 1 2 McCarthy, Sean L. (15 June 2010). "Meet Me In New York: Ryan Hamilton". the Comic's Comic. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  10. ↑ Osovski, Skylar (22 May 2012). "Norfolk 'felt like home' to 2011 winner". Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  11. ↑ Brownstein, Bill (26 July 2013). "Just for Laughs: Whitney Cummings is on the way back home". The Gazette. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  12. ↑ Brownstein, Bill (26 July 2013). "Kristin Chenoweth leads Wicked good gala". The Gazette. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  13. ↑ McCarthy, Sean L. (12 May 2014). "Ryan Hamilton on Conan". the Comic's Comic. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
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