Lewis Black
Lewis Black is a renowned stand-up comedian and actor known for his sharp wit and distinctive voice. He gained fame for his roles in films like Inside Out and his appearances on The Daily Show. Black's career spans decades, marked by his ability to blend... Read More
Known for
Inside Out (2015)
Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts...
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust,...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Dream ProductionsRiley is growing up and when her memories need some extra processing, Joy and the rest of the Core Emotions... |
Anger (voice) | |
| 2024 |
Spongebob and Sandy’s Country ChristmasWhen one of Sandy’s experiments goes awry, the Cheeks family team up to save Christmas in Bikini Bottom. |
Santa Claus | |
| 2024 |
Have I Got News for YouHost Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a smart take on the... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
AtrabiliousAtrabilious follows Steven Joyner as he tries to solve the mystery behind his son's sudden, tragic and potentially fabricated death.... |
Roy Altman | |
| 2024 |
Inside Out 2Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness,... |
Anger (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need YouWith Tragically, I Need You, Lewis Black brings his inimitable insights to the post-Pandemic state of the world. Picking up... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
DownwindA documentary about nuclear fallout in the United States, specifically members of the Shoshone Nation whose sacred land continues to... |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2022 |
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy PunksThrough never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves –... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsSpongeBob and friends spend the summer catching jellyfish, building camp-fires, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at Camp Coral, located in... |
Santa Claus (voice) | |
| 2020 |
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your LifeLewis Black, heir to the George Carlin throne of the comedy rant, performed this set just days after the rest... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsCelebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics. |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Last LaughAfter moving to a retirement home, restless talent manager Al reconnects with long-ago client Buddy and coaxes him back out... |
Max Becker | |
| 2018 |
The Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsFourth-grade friends George and Harold have a shared love of pranks and comic books -- and turning their principal into... |
Ragely J. Snarlingtooth (voice) | |
| 2018 |
Robin Williams: Come Inside My MindA funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
GilbertThe life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried. |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Imitation GirlA mysterious young woman materializes in the middle of the southwestern desert, where each step teaches her about her new... |
Lew | |
| 2017 |
The History of ComedyExplore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history. |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Better Off SingleA comedy that follows a man on a mission of self-discovery that results in hallucinations, flashbacks and fantasies in his... |
Charlie's Therapist | |
| 2016 |
Lewis Black: Black to the FutureLewis Black taps into his signature outrage and frustration as he tackles the economy, local government, and the 2016 Presidential... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Crisis in Six ScenesA comedy that takes place in the 1960s during turbulent times in the United States when a middle class suburban... |
Al | |
| 2016 |
Rock DogWhen a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill... |
Linnux (voice) | |
| 2016 |
MadoffThe rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, who's Ponzi scheme bilked $65 billion from unsuspecting victims. |
Gregory Perkins | |
| 2015 |
Riley's First Date?Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's... |
Anger (voice) | |
| 2015 |
Mind CandyThis short was released as an extra in the Blu-ray release of Disney Pixar's INSIDE OUT. It's a zany collection... |
Anger (voice) | |
| 2015 |
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!The gang decide to go traveling in the Mystery Machine, seeking fun and adventure during what could possibly be their... |
Mayor Stoughton (voice) | |
| 2015 |
Introducing Parker DowdA struggling actress loses a role to her dog and must watch him skyrocket to celebrity as she descends into... |
Drew | |
| 2015 |
Inside OutWhen 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear,... |
Anger (voice) | |
| 2015 |
Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)Lewis Black hosts a night of stand-up comedy live from the Warner Theatre in D.C. to celebrate the Bill of... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Misery Loves ComedyDo you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Rant Is Due: Live From NapaWay back in July 2014, when we were allowed to congregate in large groups, Lewis Black hosted the first live... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through HumorIn this documentary five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans work with professional comedy writers and A-List comedians Lewis Black, Zach Galifianakis,... |
Self - Coach | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick WallSeveral comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963. |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The Muslims Are Coming!The Muslims Are Coming follows a band of Muslim-American comedians as they visit big cities, small towns, rural villages, and... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the BorgataIn his ninth comedy special, Lewis Black tears into a country that is going nowhere at the speed of light.... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Gotham Comedy LiveGotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series... |
Self - Host | |
| 2012 |
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in an all-new animated series on Nickelodeon! Surfacing topside for the first time... |
Vic / Spider Bytez (voice) | |
| 2012 |
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeJerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Lewis Black: In God We RustThe Emmy nominated, Grammy-winning Lewis Black hits the historic State Theatre stage in Minneapolis for a rant-filled, cathartic ride through... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Caris' PeaceDocumentary film about actress Caris Corfman and her theatrical one woman show, Caris' Peace. |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Afghan LukeDisheartened when his story about Canadian snipers possibly mutilating corpses in Afghanistan is buried, Luke (Nick Stahl) quits his job... |
Lewis Black | |
| 2011 |
Give It Up for Greg GiraldoA tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
BrainwaveLaunched in 2008, Brainwave pairs celebrities from many walks of life; actors, musicians, comedians, choreographers, filmmakers, artists, and authors, with... |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
Kathleen Madigan: Gone MadiganFinally, a comedian who isn't whining, insulting or self-loathing. Kathleen Madigan is just brilliantly funny and is still, after 20... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
RobotomyThrasher and Blastus are two outcast teenage droids living on the dangerous planet Insanus. Despite the ultra-violent world they live... |
Gore-Ax | |
| 2010 |
RobotomyThrasher and Blastus are two outcast teenage droids living on the dangerous planet Insanus. Despite the ultra-violent world they live... |
The Gore-Ax/The Scrap Metal Spirit of Insanus | |
| 2010 |
Peep WorldOn the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2010 |
Teenage PaparazzoA documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society. |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedThis incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with... |
Mr. E / Ricky Owens (voice) | |
| 2010 |
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedThis incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with... |
Mr. E (voice) | |
| 2010 |
Basic Black: The Lewis Black StoryBonus content on the Stark Raving Black DVD. |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
The Green Room with Paul ProvenzaComedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites some of the biggest names in... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
I Am ComicThrough unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis BlackArmed with history, humor and his trademark ranting, comedian Lewis Black takes a hilarious look at how to survive the... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Lewis Black: Stark Raving BlackBlustery funnyman Lewis Black hits the stage for his Comedy Central special, which finds the comic using his wry observational... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCompelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal in each one-hour special. From... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Just For Laughs: Over The EdgeA selection of comics from the Montreal International Comedy Festival |
Self | |
| 2008 |
The Penguins of MadagascarThe adventures of four penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico, who perform various commando-like missions to protect their home in the... |
Dale (voice) | |
| 2008 |
Comedy Central Roast of Bob SagetThe aggravatingly amiable star of "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos" |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Lewis Black's Root of All EvilLewis Black's Root of All Evil is an American television series that premiered on March 12, 2008, on Comedy Central... |
Self - Host | |
| 2008 |
History of the JokeComedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told. |
Host | |
| 2007 |
HecklerHECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Big Bang TheoryPhysicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves... |
Professor Crawley | |
| 2006 |
Last Laugh '06Heartache, heartbreak and mother f#@$in’ snakes! We take an irreverent look back at the most controversial and outrageous events of... |
Self - Host | |
| 2006 |
Unaccompanied MinorsFive disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship when they launch a... |
Oliver Porter | |
| 2006 |
Farce of the PenguinsIn this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of... |
Jimmy (voz) | |
| 2006 |
Man of the YearThe irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His... |
Eddie Langston | |
| 2006 |
AcceptedA high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher... |
Uncle Ben | |
| 2006 |
Live at GothamLive at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Lewis Black: Red, White & ScrewedLewis Black stars in his second HBO solo special, an all-new hour of frenetic, take-no-prisoners stand-up comedy, taped before a... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Falling for GraceGrace is a Chinese American who longs to be a part of New York's high society. At a socialite event,... |
Rob York | |
| 2006 |
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the EdgeLive from Just for Laughs' Montreal International Comedy Festival comes the funniest comics to ever take the stage at the... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Last Laugh '05“COMEDY CENTRAL’s Last Laugh ’05” takes an irreverent look back at some of the most controversial and outrageous events of... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
The Happy ElfThe Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special & centres on the lovable character Eubie the Elf, whose quest... |
Norbert (voice) | |
| 2005 |
The AristocratsOne hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Celebrity MixThese eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. Includes short... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2005 |
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson,... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Lewis Black: Black on BroadwayLewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corporate greed and Martha Stewart... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Lewis Black UnleashedComedy Central's jittery, apoplectic commentator on all things absurd in politics and culture is superb on this disc's collection of... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Duck DodgersDuck Dodgers battles evil in the 24th century. |
Manobrain (voice) | |
| 2003 |
The GynecologistsA group of wacky gynecologists look after a pregnant woman. |
Cookie LaMotte | |
| 2003 |
Comedy Central RoastsCelebrities and comedians belt out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of a guest of honour. The event is... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Real Time with Bill MaherEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
60 Spins Around the SunHelmed by "Saturday Night Live" alumna Laura Kightlinger, this hourlong exposé chronicles -- warts and all -- the life of... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
American DummySidesplitters stars Lewis Black (the Daily Show, and the owner of the club in American Dummy) and Jim Norton (the... |
Club Owner | |
| 2002 |
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond BeliefLewis Black hosts this comedic documentary about the US income tax system. Set at St John’s University, Lewis, as Professor... |
Professor Black | |
| 2000 |
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman, Attorney at Law features ex-superhero Harvey T. Birdman of Birdman and the Galaxy Trio as an attorney working... |
The Deadly Duplicator (voice) | |
| 2000 |
The Brak ShowIn this spin-off of "Space Ghost: Coast to Coast," sidekick Brak goes through a series of bizarre circumstances in his... |
The Slug (voice) | |
| 2000 |
The Brak ShowIn this spin-off of "Space Ghost: Coast to Coast," sidekick Brak goes through a series of bizarre circumstances in his... |
Movie Zorak (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
B.J. Cameron | |
| 1999 |
SpongeBob SquarePantsDeep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob... |
Santa Claus (voice) | |
| 1998 |
Comedy Central PresentsThese half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Full Frontal ComedyHosted by Dom Irerra, this bold 90s stand-up comedy show features edgy humor and performances from some of the era's... |
self | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest Correspondent | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Comedian | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
Joey BreakerJoey is a player, a hot-shot movie agent in New York. If a deal can be made, he'll make it.... |
Pete Grimm | |
| 1993 |
The Night We Never MetSam has a problem with his roommates: they are disgusting, and don't seem to share his views on responsibility, privacy,... |
Marty Holder | |
| 1993 |
Homicide: Life on the StreetAn American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit. |
Laszlo 'Punchy' DeLeon | |
| 1992 |
Mad About YouYoung, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in... |
Pizza Slice | |
| 1991 |
The Hard WaySeeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new... |
Banker | |
| 1990 |
Jacob's LadderAfter returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks,... |
Jacob's Doctor | |
| 1990 |
Law & OrderIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects... |
Director Franklin Frome | |
| 1987 |
The Days and Nights of Molly DoddMolly Dodd — a mid-30s, divorced woman living in New York — faces the comedy and drama of a widely... |
Bernie | |
| 1986 |
Hannah and Her SistersBetween two Thanksgivings, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with... |
Paul | |
| 1979 |
CBS News Sunday MorningThe sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Untitled Mitch Hedberg DocumentaryThe life of comedian Mitch Hedberg, master of the one-liner and a talent beloved by fellow comics. |
Self |
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Got a question about Lewis Black?
Lewis Black is best known for his role as Anger in Pixar's Inside Out and for his appearances on The Daily Show. His comedy specials and films have also garnered significant attention.
Yes, Lewis Black has won several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 2007 for his album 'The Carnegie Hall Performance.'
Lewis Black made his film debut in the 1995 movie 'The Naked Truth.' He later gained recognition for his roles in various comedy films.
As of now, Lewis Black's estimated net worth is around $10 million, primarily earned through his comedy career, acting roles, and performances.
Lewis Black began his career in comedy during the 1970s, performing in clubs and gradually gaining recognition for his unique style, leading to television appearances and film roles.
Some of Lewis Black's successful films include Inside Out, The Aristocrats, and his own stand-up specials, which have been well-received by audiences.
Yes, Lewis Black is known for his charitable work, particularly supporting organizations that promote education and arts, as well as contributing to various causes.
Lewis Black's comedy style is characterized by his intense delivery, expressive body language, and a focus on political and social issues, often expressed through angry rants.