Artie Lange

Artie Lange is a renowned comedian, actor, and radio personality, recognized for his impactful roles in sketch comedy, film, and nationally syndicated radio shows. After being cast as an original member of Fox’s sketch comedy series Mad TV in 1995, Artie Lange established himself as a prominent voice in comedy. Lange honed his craft on the New York City club circuit, performing his first stand-up gig at The Improv in 1987 and committing to comedy full-time by 1992. Following his breakthrough on Mad TV, Lange transitioned to film and television roles, starring in the 1998 film Dirty Work alongside Norm Macdonald, and later appearing in the ABC sitcom Norm in 1999.

He further cemented his status as a best-selling author with two New York Times best-selling books: Too Fat to Fish, published in 2008, and Crash and Burn, released in 2013. His radio presence continued as he co-hosted The Nick & Artie Show from 2011 to 2013 and subsequently hosted The Artie Lange Show from 2013 to 2014. More recently, Lange has engaged audiences through both television and new media. He appeared in the critically acclaimed HBO series Crashing from 2017 to 2019, bringing his unique comedic style to the fictionalized world of stand-up.

He further expanded his digital footprint in 2019 with the launch of Artie Lange’s Halfway House podcast, continuing to deliver his signature humor and engaging storytelling to a global audience. Through his extensive work across stand-up, film, television, radio, and publishing, Lange consistently demonstrates his enduring appeal and ability to captivate diverse audiences.