Kurt Braunohler
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Kurt Braunohler is a comedian in New York City.
, New Jersey
. He attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Kurt's favorite animal is the parakeet.
, as well as for his solo stand-up. The duo was nominated for the prestigious IF.comedy "Best Comedy Show Award" (formerly the Perrier Award) in 2008 for their show "Double Down Hearts" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has also performed with Schaal at the Melbourne Comedy Festival (Barry Award Winners), HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Montreal Comedy Festival, Bonnaroo, and on the BBC.
Kurt created and co-hosts "High Five! with Kurt and Kristen" on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. It debuted on June 10, 2009 on the Raw Dog Channel.
In 2004, Braunohler began the Neutrino Video Projects. His work with the group garnered widespread praise, and in 2005 the group traveled to the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, as well as to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland
. The Neutrino Video Projects were awarded "Improv Ensemble of the Year" by the Chicago Improv Festival in 2004.
In 2005, Braunohler began co-hosting the Hot Tub Variety Show at the People's Improv Theatre, which was voted “Best Variety Show of 2005” by Time-Out New York’s readers poll.
Biography
Kurt Braunohler was born in NeptuneNeptune
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, New Jersey
New Jersey
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. He attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Kurt's favorite animal is the parakeet.
Live Comedy
He is best known for his work with Kristen SchaalKristen Schaal
Kristen Schaal is an American actress, writer and comedienne, best known for her role as Mel in the HBO series Flight of the Conchords, as Louise in Bob's Burgers and as a contributor on The Daily Show.-Early life:...
, as well as for his solo stand-up. The duo was nominated for the prestigious IF.comedy "Best Comedy Show Award" (formerly the Perrier Award) in 2008 for their show "Double Down Hearts" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has also performed with Schaal at the Melbourne Comedy Festival (Barry Award Winners), HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Montreal Comedy Festival, Bonnaroo, and on the BBC.
TV, Film, and Radio
Kurt co-created and starred in the popular online series "Penelope: Princess of Pets" which is now being made into a Comedy Lab for Channel 4 in London. He is currently working on a script development deal with Paramount Studios for a network sitcom and was recently brought in to help Southpark brainstorm episode ideas for their 12th season. He has created a sketch comedy show for children on the Noggin Network, and has been featured on Human Giant on MTV, and Whitest Kids You Know on IFC. He can be seen on various commercials and VH1 talking head shows.Kurt created and co-hosts "High Five! with Kurt and Kristen" on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. It debuted on June 10, 2009 on the Raw Dog Channel.
Background
Braunohler's first major project was the performance project Kurtbot. This was a series of street comedy sketches along with an accompanying website. He had more success with the street theatre project Chengwin. His work with the group earned a number of awards, including being voted by the Village Voice as "Best Hilarious Insane Guerilla Theatre" in 2003.In 2004, Braunohler began the Neutrino Video Projects. His work with the group garnered widespread praise, and in 2005 the group traveled to the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, as well as to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland
Scotland
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. The Neutrino Video Projects were awarded "Improv Ensemble of the Year" by the Chicago Improv Festival in 2004.
In 2005, Braunohler began co-hosting the Hot Tub Variety Show at the People's Improv Theatre, which was voted “Best Variety Show of 2005” by Time-Out New York’s readers poll.