Harrison Greenbaum
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Harrison Greenbaum is an American stand-up comedian and comedy writer. He is known for his energetic stage presence and his quick wit, as well as the unique subject matter of his jokes.
, Comix NY, Comic Strip Live
, and the Laugh Factory. As noted on Comedy Central
's blog, the Comedy Central Insider, Greenbaum performed in over 700 shows in 2009 alone. He continues to perform in more than 600 shows a year, making him one of the most in-demand stand-up comedians currently working in New York City.
Greenbaum was an official co-host of the 2010 Times Square New Year's Eve World Wide Webcast, which was watched live by over 500,000 viewers, and was the host of the New York Innovative Theatre Awards
, held at Cooper Union's Great Hall.
Additionally, Greenbaum is a writer for MAD Magazine. His articles include "What If Different Stand-Up Comedians Told the Same Joke," published in the May 2008 issue.
. As part of Carolines' Breakout Artists Series, Greenbaum headlined the club, becoming the first performer to sell out a "Breakout" show. In addition, Greenbaum became a member of the New York Friars' Club
in 2009, making him one of the youngest people ever to be inducted into the legendary club.
Personal life
Greenbaum was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in Long Island, New York. Greenbaum attended Harvard, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2008. While at Harvard, Greenbaum co-founded the Harvard College Stand-Up Comic Society.Career
Greenbaum has performed at many of the leading comedy clubs throughout the world including Carolines on Broadway, Gotham Comedy ClubGotham Comedy Club
Gotham Comedy Club is a venue for stand-up comedy in New York City. The comedy club is located on 208 West 23rd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Chelsea.Several movies and television shows have been filmed at the club...
, Comix NY, Comic Strip Live
Comic Strip Live
The Comic Strip Live is the oldest stand-up comedy showcase club in New York City and the world. Located at 1568 Second Avenue .-Beginnings:...
, and the Laugh Factory. As noted on Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
's blog, the Comedy Central Insider, Greenbaum performed in over 700 shows in 2009 alone. He continues to perform in more than 600 shows a year, making him one of the most in-demand stand-up comedians currently working in New York City.
Greenbaum was an official co-host of the 2010 Times Square New Year's Eve World Wide Webcast, which was watched live by over 500,000 viewers, and was the host of the New York Innovative Theatre Awards
New York Innovative Theatre Awards
The New York Innovative Theatre Awards were founded in 2004. These annual awards honor excellence in Off-Off-Broadway Theatre and help nurture and promote the Off-Off-Broadway community.-Mission statement:...
, held at Cooper Union's Great Hall.
Additionally, Greenbaum is a writer for MAD Magazine. His articles include "What If Different Stand-Up Comedians Told the Same Joke," published in the May 2008 issue.
Awards & Recognition
Greenbaum is the winner of the 2010 Andy Kaufman Award, a prestigious award given in recognition of creativity and originality in comedy. Greenbaum was also named one of 2010's "Comics to Watch" by Comedy Central and one of the "Best of the Breakout Artists" by Carolines on Broadway and Punchline MagazinePunchline Magazine
Punchline Magazine is an American online magazine devoted to stand-up comics and comedy clubs. Based in New York City, New York, it was founded in 2005.-History:...
. As part of Carolines' Breakout Artists Series, Greenbaum headlined the club, becoming the first performer to sell out a "Breakout" show. In addition, Greenbaum became a member of the New York Friars' Club
New York Friars' Club
The Friars Club is a private club in New York City, founded in 1904 and famous for its risqué celebrity roasts. The club's membership is composed mostly of comedians and other celebrities. It is located at 57 East 55th Street between Park and Madison Avenues in a building it calls the Monastery...
in 2009, making him one of the youngest people ever to be inducted into the legendary club.