Lou Perez (comedian)

Lou Perez
Notable workThat Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy
Comedy career
GenresSatire, Parody
SubjectsPolitics, Online Culture, Political Correctness
Websitehttps://www.TheLouPerez.com

Lou Perez is an American comedian, author, and producer.

Biography

He attended New York University.[1]

Stand-up comedy

Perez began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz.[1] During his formative years in stand-up, Perez performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in New York City and Los Angeles) in sketch shows with the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz and as part of a his comedy duo, Greg and Lou.[2][3] Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck."[4][5][6]

As a stand-up comedian, Perez has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith.[7][8][9][10] He has performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest.[11][12] Perez toured the United States and Canada with Scott Thompson of The Kids In The Hall.[13]

Writing

Perez was the head writer for the comedy channel We the Internet TV, which was nominated in 2017 for a Webby award.[14][15] Perez has also written for The Blaze's Align and for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer.[16] His first book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy, was published by Bombardier Books in 2022.[17][18] Perez taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.[19][20]

Hosting

Perez hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take, and an eponymous podcast, The Lou Perez Podcast.[21] He previously hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space.[22][11]

Producing

Perez was the head producer of the comedy channel We the Internet TV.[14] He produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels’s Broadway Video, and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers.[23] Perez has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival.[7] He has also produced sketch comedy for Comedy Is Murder.[24][25]

Political views

Perez describes himself as a libertarian, and has appeared at Libertarian Party and Moms for Liberty events.[26][27][28] In 2020 he authored an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal titled "How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical’," complaining that he and other "heterodox" figures had been mislabeled as "far right" by academics.[29] Perez regularly appears on the conservative programs Gutfeld!, FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and the political debate program Open to Debate (with comedian Michael Ian Black).[30]

Advising

Perez is a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow and is on the advisory board of Heresy Press.[31][32][13] He is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics, a sportswear company that has been criticized as being anti-trans.[33][34] Perez worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager as a producer and consultant.[35]

References

  1. 1 2 "Lou Perez". Free the People. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  2. ↑ "Lou Perez". Politicon. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  3. ↑ "NYC Top Comedy Choices for January 2020: Last Updated Sunday 1/19". glaser80.rssing.com. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  4. ↑ "The Comedian as the Truth Teller". South Orange Performing Arts Center. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  5. ↑ "Funny Or Die | Why Wolverine's Claws Suck". Funny Or Die. 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  6. ↑ "Superhero Shorts: Wolverine's Claws Suck". Flights, Tights, and Movie Nights. 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  7. 1 2 "Icarus Fest 2024". Icarus Fest 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  8. ↑ Comedy, Williams Center. "Viewcy | Jimmy Dore at Icarus Fest 2024". Viewcy. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  9. ↑ Lou Perez, Dave Rubin, Dave Smith, Julie Borowski, Kaytlin Bailey on Changing Minds Through Comedy. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2026-02-12 – via odysee.com.
  10. ↑ "The Next Big Thing: All-Star Comedy Show". Fever. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  11. 1 2 "Picks for Bridgetown Comedy Festival". Willamette Week. 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  12. ↑ "Lou Perez". FreedomFest. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  13. 1 2 "Things To Do in Newton NJ - New Jersey Herald". www.njherald.com. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  14. 1 2 "We the Internet TV Nominated for Webby Award". MPI. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  15. ↑ "Lou Perez". Cato Unbound. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  16. ↑ "Lou Perez | Blaze Media". www.theblaze.com. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  17. ↑ Perez, Lou (2022). That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy. Bombardier Books. ISBN 9781637582459.
  18. ↑ "The Death Of Comedy | A Bee Interview With Lou Perez". The Babylon Bee. October 25, 2022.
  19. ↑ "We the Internet TV Coming to You Live in 2018". MPI. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  20. ↑ "Join MPI in Austin, LA, and DC". MPI. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  21. ↑ "Michael Ian Black and Lou Perez Debate: "Is Wokeness Killing Comedy?"". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  22. ↑ "Local Event: Comedy Tasting: Stand-up Comedy and Wine Tasting". New York City, NY Patch. 2025-10-21. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  23. ↑ Lowry, Brian (2011-12-14). "Impractical Jokers". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  24. ↑ Toto, Christian (2023-12-16). "Meet the Comedian Who Shamed Apple to the Core". Hollywood in Toto. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  25. ↑ "COMEDY IS MURDER — mattantonucci". mattantonucci.com. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  26. ↑ "Ep 297: Speaking as a Comedian, with Lou Perez | Libertarian Christian Institute". Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  27. ↑ "2023 NJ Libertarian Party Convention". njlp.org. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  28. ↑ "Empire State Freedom Summit 2023 – Libertarian Party of New York". Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  29. ↑ Perez, Lou (2020-12-30). "Opinion | How I Became a 'Far-Right Radical'". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  30. ↑ "Lou Perez: Comedian, Producer, Author". Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism, Inc.
  31. ↑ All, Fair For. "FAIR News: Introducing Our New FAIR in the Arts Fellows". news.fairforall.org. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  32. ↑ "About – Heresy Press". Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  33. ↑ Wightman-Stone, Danielle (2024-03-26). "Jennifer Sey launches new activewear line". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  34. ↑ Lazine, Mira. "Ex-Levi's president launches anti-trans sports clothing brand XX-XY Athletics". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  35. ↑ "'Your words are offensive!' — 'Pardon me?' — The 20th anniversary of Lenny Bruce's posthumous pardon — First Amendment News 405 | The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression". www.thefire.org. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
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