Eddie Pepitone
| Eddie Pepitone | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Edward David Pepitone November 5, 1958 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Edward David "Eddie" Pepitone (born November 5, 1958) is an American actor and stand-up comedian.
Early life
Pepitone was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised from the age of nine on Staten Island. He studied from the age of fourteen at Tisch School of the Arts[1]
Career
Described as a "cult favorite”,[2] Pepitone is a staple in the Los Angeles comedy scene. He is known for his regular appearances on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast and his sketch appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Conan, often playing his recurring role as the "New York City Heckler" in the audience.[3] He has also had recurring roles on television programs such as The Life & Times of Tim, The Sarah Silverman Program and Nick Swardson's Pretend Time. His short mockumentary film "Runyon: Just Above Sunset", co-written by Karen Simmons, and directed by Troy Conrad, won Best in Show (as well as Best Actor in a Mockumentary) at the L.A. Mockfest as well as Best Comedy Short at the Burbank Film Festival in 2011.
Pepitone was a first round contestant during the first season of Last Comic Standing. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s Pepitone was a regular sketch performer on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He has appeared in films such as The Muppets, Old School, School for Scoundrels, and Terri. Pepitone regularly performs stand-up comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. Pepitone has made many guest appearances on comedy programs such as Bob's Burgers, The King of Queens, Chappelle's Show, Monk, Community, Childrens Hospital, Happy Endings, Flight of the Conchords, 2 Broke Girls, Whitney and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Eddie also appears in the 2012 documentary "Alone Up There" that looks at the craft of stand-up comedy.
Pepitone's first stand-up album A Great Stillness was released in 2011. His also released a sketch comedy album in 2006 called "The Big Push".
From 2011 to 2013, Pepitone starred in the 500 episodes of the web comedy series "Puddin'".[4]
In the fall of 2013, Pepitone started hosting his own podcast called "Pep Talks" after being a member of the "The Long Shot" podcast for several years.
In 2014, he won the September 7 episode of @midnight.
A documentary about Pepitone's career entitled The Bitter Buddha was released in 2012 to positive reviews.[5][6]
Personal life
Pepitone is a vegan.[7] He also has liberal political views. Pepitone is adamant that he created the concept of right and left-footed socks.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Combat Shock | Terry |
| 2003 | Old School | Archer |
| 2005 | Save the Mavericks | |
| 2005 | Freeze Out | Tim |
| 2007 | Life with Fiona | |
| 2007 | The Living Wake | Reginald |
| 2009 | Punching the Clown | Eddie |
| 2010 | Picking & Grinning | Al |
| 2011 | Terri | Joe Hollywood |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Postman |
| 2013 | Free Ride | BK |
| 2014 | Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie | John Swann |
| 2015 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Dolores Brutananadilewski |
| 2015 | Regular Show: The Movie | Sherm |
References
- ↑ superaddendum.com
- ↑ Hartsell, Carol (November 28, 2011). "Eddie Pepitone's 'A Great Stillness': Cult-Favorite Releases First Comedy Album (VIDEO)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ↑ The Laughspin interview with Eddie Pepitone
- ↑ http://www.fastcocreate.com/3017540/matt-oswalts-puddin-brings-darkness-to-office-comedy-and-youtube
- ↑ "The Bitter Buddha - Rotten Tomatoes". Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ↑ "Eddie Pepitone The Bitter Buddha documentary film review". Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ↑ http://www.avclub.com/article/we-ask-bitter-buddha-eddie-pepitone-11-questions-207327