Doug Stanhope

Doug Stanhope is a seasoned comedian, actor, and writer known for his confrontational yet insightful observations, making him a compelling personality for a diverse range of entertainment and media engagements. After winning the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 1995, Doug Stanhope rapidly established himself as a prominent voice in stand-up comedy. His early career saw him co-write a television sitcom pilot, before producing and starring in the hidden camera show ‘Invasion of the Hidden Cameras’ for Fox in July 2002. The following month, Stanhope earned the esteemed Strathmore Press Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, an achievement that led to his partnership with long-time manager, Brian Hennigan.

The podcast later joined the All Things Comedy network in 2014. He also took on a supporting role in the Chris Rock film ‘Top Five’ (2014) and appeared on ‘Bar Rescue’ that year. Stanhope authored the books ‘Digging Up Mother: A Love Story’ (2016) and ‘This is Not Fame’ (2017). Doug Stanhope remains active in the entertainment landscape, releasing the special ‘The Dying of a Last Breed’ in 2020, followed by the book ‘No Encore for the Donkey’ that same year.

In 2023, he produced and starred in ‘The Road Dog,’ an exploration of his life on tour. Demonstrating his ongoing relevance and diverse contributions, Stanhope co-launched the ‘Get to the Points Podcast’ in 2024 and released his latest comedy special, ‘Discount Meat,’ in the same year.