Lewis Black date of birth:
August 9, 1948
How old is Lewis Black?
77
Where was Lewis Black born?
Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
How tall is Lewis Black?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Lewis Black body shape:
Large
What color are Lewis Black's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Lewis Black's hair?
Grey
Is Lewis Black gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Lewis Black?
Jewish
What is Lewis Black's ethnicity?
White
What is Lewis Black nationality?
American
Where did Lewis Black go to school?
Springbrook High School, Silver Spring, Maryland
Where did Lewis Black go to university?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Yale School of Drama
What is Lewis Black's occupation?
Comedian
Lewis Black claim to fame:
`Back in Black` segment every Wednesday on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
What genre is Lewis Black's work?
Satire, Political satire, News satire, Observational comedy, Black comedy, Rant
Short Biography
Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. He is known for his angry face and his belligerent comedic style, in which he often simulates having a mental breakdown. Black's comedy routines often escalate into angry rants about history, politics, religion, or any other cultural trends. He hosted the Comedy Central series Lewis Black's Root of All Evil, and made regular appearances on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart delivering his “Back in Black” commentary segment. When not on the road performing, he resides in Manhattan. He also maintains a residence in Chapel Hill, N.C. He is also a spokesman for the Aruba Tourism Authority, appearing in television ads that first aired in late 2009 and 2010. He was voted 51st of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central in 2004; and was voted 5th in Comedy Central's Stand Up Showdown in 2008 and 11th in 2010.