Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Acting
Born 1948-08-30Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Biography

Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. He is known for his comedy style, which often includes simulating a mental breakdown, or an increasingly angry rant, ridiculing history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena. He hosted the Comedy Central series Lewis Black's Root of All Evil, and makes 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 currently the spokesman for Aruba Tourism, appearing in television ads that 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lewis Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies (69)

Inside Out 2
7.5

Inside Out 2

2024Movie7.5
Inside Out
7.9

Inside Out

2015Movie7.9
Riley's First Date?
7.2

Riley's First Date?

2015Movie7.2
Jacob's Ladder
7.4

Jacob's Ladder

1990Movie7.4
Rock Dog
6.3

Rock Dog

2016Movie6.3
Accepted
6.5

Accepted

2006Movie6.5
Unaccompanied Minors
6.0

Unaccompanied Minors

2006Movie6.0
Man of the Year
5.9

Man of the Year

2006Movie5.9
The Hard Way
6.2

The Hard Way

1991Movie6.2
Misery Loves Comedy
6.1

Misery Loves Comedy

2015Movie6.1
Hannah and Her Sisters
7.5

Hannah and Her Sisters

1986Movie7.5
The Aristocrats
5.9

The Aristocrats

2005Movie5.9
Teenage Paparazzo
7.0

Teenage Paparazzo

2010Movie7.0
Imitation Girl
5.0

Imitation Girl

2017Movie5.0
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
7.9

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018Movie7.9
Gilbert
6.7

Gilbert

2017Movie6.7
Afghan Luke
5.2

Afghan Luke

2011Movie5.2
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
6.6

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics

2020Movie6.6
Atrabilious
1.0

Atrabilious

2024Movie1.0
The Night We Never Met
5.5

The Night We Never Met

1993Movie5.5
Caris' Peace
5.0

Caris' Peace

2011Movie5.0
I Am Comic
6.2

I Am Comic

2010Movie6.2
Mind Candy
4.4

Mind Candy

2015Movie4.4
The Last Laugh
5.4

The Last Laugh

2019Movie5.4
Falling for Grace
5.2

Falling for Grace

2006Movie5.2
Farce of the Penguins
4.2

Farce of the Penguins

2006Movie4.2
Celebrity Mix

Celebrity Mix

2005Movie
History of the Joke
5.0

History of the Joke

2008Movie5.0
Last Laugh '05
5.6

Last Laugh '05

2005Movie5.6
Peep World
4.8

Peep World

2010Movie4.8
The Muslims Are Coming!
10.0

The Muslims Are Coming!

2013Movie10.0
Friend Thing

Friend Thing

Movie
Heckler
5.9

Heckler

2007Movie5.9
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
6.8

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

2013Movie6.8
The Happy Elf
4.5

The Happy Elf

2005Movie4.5
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas

SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas

2024Movie
Better Off Single
5.0

Better Off Single

2016Movie5.0
Downwind
6.8

Downwind

2023Movie6.8
Brainwave
9.0

Brainwave

2011Movie9.0
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
5.0

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

2021Movie5.0
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
7.0

Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget

2008Movie7.0
Just For Laughs: Over The Edge

Just For Laughs: Over The Edge

2009Movie
Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan
7.1

Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan

2010Movie7.1
Joey Breaker
4.5

Joey Breaker

1993Movie4.5
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata
7.3

Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata

2013Movie7.3
Last Laugh '06
9.5

Last Laugh '06

2006Movie9.5
Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You
5.9

Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You

2023Movie5.9
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge

2006Movie
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
8.0

The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks

2022Movie8.0
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
6.5

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

2011Movie6.5
The Gynecologists
7.0

The Gynecologists

2003Movie7.0
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
6.8

Lewis Black: Black to the Future

2016Movie6.8
Introducing Parker Dowd
10.0

Introducing Parker Dowd

2015Movie10.0
Lewis Black: Black on Broadway
6.9

Lewis Black: Black on Broadway

2004Movie6.9
The Rant Is Due: Live From Napa

The Rant Is Due: Live From Napa

2014Movie
Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary

Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary

Movie
60 Spins Around the Sun
8.0

60 Spins Around the Sun

2003Movie8.0
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
7.0

Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black

2009Movie7.0
Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
6.7

Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed

2006Movie6.7
Lewis Black: In God We Rust
7.1

Lewis Black: In God We Rust

2012Movie7.1
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life
5.5

Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life

2020Movie5.5
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor

Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor

2014Movie
American Dummy
8.0

American Dummy

2002Movie8.0
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
6.5

Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black

2009Movie6.5
Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)
3.5

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)

2015Movie3.5
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
6.8

Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief

2002Movie6.8
Lewis Black Unleashed
7.2

Lewis Black Unleashed

2003Movie7.2
Basic Black: The Lewis Black Story
10.0

Basic Black: The Lewis Black Story

2010Movie10.0
Mystery Incorporated Season Two

Mystery Incorporated Season Two

2013Movie

TV Shows (40)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.0

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999Series8.0
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
Law & Order
7.3

Law & Order

1990Series7.3
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series5.1
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.1

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003Series6.1
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.8

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005Series6.8
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
8.3

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2012Series8.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series7.3
The Big Bang Theory
7.9

The Big Bang Theory

2007Series7.9
Mad About You
6.8

Mad About You

1992Series6.8
The Penguins of Madagascar
7.5

The Penguins of Madagascar

2008Series7.5
CBS News Sunday Morning
6.8

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979Series6.8
Homicide: Life on the Street
8.1

Homicide: Life on the Street

1993Series8.1
Sherri
2.6

Sherri

2022Series2.6
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
8.2

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

2010Series8.2
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
8.0

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

2015Series8.0
Duck Dodgers
7.5

Duck Dodgers

2003Series7.5
SpongeBob SquarePants
7.7

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999Series7.7
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
7.2

Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years

2021Series7.2
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
6.8

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

1987Series6.8
Celebrity Ghost Stories
7.3

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009Series7.3
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants
7.5

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants

2018Series7.5
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
7.1

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

2012Series7.1
Comedy Central Presents
7.0

Comedy Central Presents

1998Series7.0
Gotham Comedy Live
5.5

Gotham Comedy Live

2012Series5.5
Dream Productions
7.8

Dream Productions

2024Series7.8
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
8.0

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law

2000Series8.0
Comedy Central Roasts
7.2

Comedy Central Roasts

2003Series7.2
Have I Got News for You
6.2

Have I Got News for You

2024Series6.2
Lewis Black's Root of All Evil
8.8

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil

2008Series8.8
The Brak Show
7.5

The Brak Show

2000Series7.5
The History of Comedy
6.6

The History of Comedy

2017Series6.6
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
8.1

The Green Room with Paul Provenza

2010Series8.1
Madoff
6.4

Madoff

2016Series6.4
Robotomy
7.3

Robotomy

2010Series7.3
Crisis in Six Scenes
6.6

Crisis in Six Scenes

2016Series6.6
Full Frontal Comedy

Full Frontal Comedy

1996Series
Live at Gotham

Live at Gotham

2006Series