Russell Peters

Q: Has Russell Peters won any awards?

Yes, Russell Peters has received several awards, including a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series and multiple nominations for his stand-up specials.

Q: What was Russell Peters' first film?

Russell Peters made his film debut in 'The Last Resort' in 2000. He later gained more recognition with his comedy specials and roles in various films.

Q: What is Russell Peters' comedy style?

Russell Peters is known for observational comedy that often addresses cultural and ethnic stereotypes, making his performances relatable to diverse audiences.

Q: How many children does Russell Peters have?

Russell Peters has one child, a daughter named Crystianna Peters, born in 2010.

Q: What is Russell Peters' estimated net worth?

Russell Peters' estimated net worth is around $50 million, primarily earned through his successful comedy tours and acting roles.

Q: What are some highlights of Russell Peters' career?

Highlights of Russell Peters' career include his groundbreaking stand-up specials, international tours, and appearances in various films and television series that showcase his comedic talent.

Q: Is Russell Peters involved in any charitable work?

Yes, Russell Peters is involved in several charitable initiatives, including supporting education and health programs for underprivileged communities.

Known for

Source Code (2011)

IMDb 7.5 / 10

2011 / Action, Adventure / 93mins

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find...

The Jungle Book (2010)

IMDb 4.5 / 10

2010 / Animation, Family / 20mins

About the adventures of Mowgli, a human foundling raised by Akela's wolf pack, and his best friends, fatherly bear Baloo and playful panther Bagheera....

Chef (2014)

IMDb 7.3 / 10

2014 / Adventure, Comedy / 114 min

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling...

Name

Russell Peters

Height

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Born

29 September 1970, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Spouses

Monica Diaz (2010–2012)

Children

1, Crystianna Peters

Parents

George Peters, Maureen Peters

Estimated Net Worth

$50 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love between a hawk...	Unknown character	Not rated
2025	Movie Wingman After losing his fiancée to a wealthy rival, Bob hires the Wing Man to help him get her back. Subsequently,...	Kazeem	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2025	Movie Title Fight When Avtar Bhullar immigrates to British Columbia, he faces systemic racism and physical intimidation—his answer: Kushti, a traditional Indian form...	Self	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2025	TV Hollywood Squares Two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The "board" for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced...	Self	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2024	Movie Russell Peters: Act Your Age Russell's TENTH stand-up special, ACT YOUR AGE Live in Abu Dhabi. Recorded before a sold-out crowd at The Etihad Arena...	Himself	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2024	Movie Chuck Zito: An American Story Follows multi-talented and versatile Chuck Zito: Boxer, martial arts expert, bodyguard, stunt man, actor, and ex-president of the New York...	Self	TMDB 2.0 / 10
2024	TV Russell Peters: Irresponsible Ensemble Join Russell Peters for a landmark Just For Laughs event as he hosts four special galas, each with a star-studded...	Host	Not rated
2023	Movie Don't Suck Pete Brennan is a middle-aged stand-up comedian who’s spent half his life chasing laughs in dingy dive bars & diners....	Russell Peters	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2023	Movie Outlaw Johnny Black Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a...	Big Chief	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2023	Movie Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Russell Peters Canada’s own comedy rockstar, the unbelievably versatile and talented comedian Russell Peters hosts this stand-up comedy special. He is joined...	Self	Not rated
2023	TV Velma Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the...	Aman (voice	TMDB 3.5 / 10
2023	TV Velma Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the...	Aman (voice)	TMDB 3.5 / 10
2022	TV Stay Tooned A six-part series that takes viewers on a deep dive through some animated favourites to explore how these cartoons have...	Self - Guest	Not rated
2022	Movie Drop the Needle The story of the Toronto-based record store, Play De Record, and how it became a hub for underground music lovers...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2022	Movie Sex with Sue Sex with Sue explores the life and career of radically progressive sex educator Sue Johanson, whose radio and TV programs...	Self	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2022	TV Dark Side of Comedy Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and...	Self	TMDB 8.2 / 10
2022	TV Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2022	TV Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2021	Movie Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story The incredible life of the Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan is the focus of this inspirational documentary.	Self	Not rated
2021	Movie Clifford the Big Red Dog As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined...	Malik	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2021	Movie Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have...	Self	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2020	Movie The Opening Act The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity...	Randy	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2020	TV I Can See Your Voice Each week one contestant will have the chance to win a cash prize if he or she can tell the...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2020	Movie Feeding America Comedy Festival All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2020	Movie Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national...	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2020	Movie Russell Peters: Deported Comedian Russell Peters explores life as a middle-aged man dealing with health issues, relationships and fatherhood in this hilarious one-hour...	self	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2019	TV A Little Late with Lilly Singh The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life,"...	Self	TMDB 3.4 / 10
2019	Movie #NoJoke A musician's journey to create a song with some of the biggest stars in the industry. Along the way, he...	Self	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2018	TV The Neighborhood The nicest guy in the Midwest moves his family into a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone appreciates...	Joe	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2018	Movie Adventures in Public School A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.	Mr. Germaine	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2018	Movie Supercon A ragtag group of former TV stars and comic book artists who make their living working at conventions decide to...	Keith Mahar	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2018	TV Corner Gas Animated It's been a few years, and there's still not a lot going on in Dog River, 40 kilometres from nowhere....	Unknown character	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2018	Movie The Clapper Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night...	Stillerman	TMDB 4.9 / 10
2017	TV The Indian Detective A Toronto police officer gets involved in a homicide investigation while visiting his father in Mumbai.	Constable Doug D'Mello	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2017	Movie Ripped Two free-spirited stoners find themselves catapulted into 2016 after smoking some top secret pot created by the CIA in 1986....	Harris	TMDB 4.7 / 10
2017	Movie Dying Laughing The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2016	Movie Russell Peters: Almost Famous The comic comes home to Toronto to sound off on cultural quirks, furniture building and bathroom visits, revelling in all...	Himself	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2016	TV The $100,000 Pyramid In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2016	TV To Tell the Truth A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be presented with three people...	Self - Panelist	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2016	TV Chelsea It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate...	Self	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2016	Movie The Jungle Book After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle,...	Rocky the Rhino (voice)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2016	TV Join or Die with Craig Ferguson Featuring comedian Craig Ferguson debating provocative and timely topics in his unorthodox and iconoclastic manner. Each episode features a panel...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2015	TV Jay Leno's Garage Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2015	TV Life in Pieces Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by...	Dr. Tak Oh	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2015	Movie Being Canadian What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes...	Self	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2015	TV Lip Sync Battle Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	TV World's Funniest Fails Hosted by Terry Crews, WORLD'S FUNNIEST is inspired by the hit YouTube channel, FailArmy, and showcases the best in viral...	Self - Panelist	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2014	Movie Lennon or McCartney 550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told...	Self	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2014	Movie Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever A lonely cat living in a mall pet shop has a sour outlook on life until, in the midst of...	Santa	TMDB 4.6 / 10
2014	Movie Ribbit A frog who hates water and jumping in wishes that he could be like the other animals in the Amazon...	Deepak	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2014	TV BoJack Horseman Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not...	Driver (voice)	TMDB 8.5 / 10
2014	Movie Wings: Sky Force Heroes When Ace, a cocky young firefighter, defies his orders and recklessly puts his team in jeopardy, he resigns to the...	Junbo, Boss Man (voice)	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2014	Movie Chef When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative...	Miami Cop	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2013	TV @midnight with Chris Hardwick Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media,...	Self	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2013	Movie Russell Peters: Notorious Now watch comedy rockstar, Russell Peters up-close and personal with his new act and his trademark lightening fast improv with...	Himself	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2013	TV Russell Peters vs. the World A four-part docu-series that's an exclusive, backstage pass to global comedy superstar Russell Peters' record-breaking "Notorious" world tour.	Himself	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2013	Movie Off Season: The Lex Morrison Story When Lexicon "Lex" Morrison threatens to retire from the LA Knights, the team owner forces the team publicist and trainer...	Romulus	TMDB 1.0 / 10
2012	TV The Burn with Jeff Ross The Burn with Jeff Ross is a comedy panel show hosted by comedian Jeff Ross on Comedy Central. The show...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2012	Movie Girl in Progress As single mom Grace juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter, Ansiedad, plots a shortcut...	Emile	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2011	Movie New Year's Eve The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.	Chef Sunil	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2011	Movie A Russell Peters Christmas Inspired by the variety shows of the 1970s, 'A Russell Peters Christmas' is a sweet, silly, sentimental and, most of...	Self	TMDB 3.9 / 10
2011	Movie Breakaway A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair,...	Sonu Singh	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2011	Movie National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus A clueless Trojan general must meet an unbeatable Greek warrior on the battlefield.	Pervius	TMDB 3.9 / 10
2011	Movie Source Code When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of...	Max Denoff	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2011	Movie Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour Russell Peters once again delivers his trademark take on race and culture as well as his lightning quick improv. Russell...	Himself	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2011	TV Bob's Burgers Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their...	Tran (voice)	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2010	Movie The Con Artist An ex-con finds his plan to go straight foiled by a loan shark who manipulates his target into taking on...	Pogue	TMDB 4.4 / 10
2010	TV The Green Room with Paul Provenza Comedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites some of the biggest names in...	Self	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2009	Movie Just for Laughs: Launching Pad Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.	Self	Not rated
2009	TV Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2009	TV The Great Debate The Great Debate is a VH1 program that debates about pop culture. It premiered July 6, 2009 and is "emceed"...	Unknown character	Not rated
2008	Movie Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown In this sold-out performance, Canadian comic Russell Peters skewers racial stereotypes as he offers his audacious take on multiculturalism--including his...	Himself	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2008	Movie The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International....	Unknown character	Not rated
2008	Movie Senior Skip Day The senior class plans to have a skip-day party at the principal's house until Adam Harris leaks the secret, so...	Uncle Todd	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2007	Movie Heckler HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that...	Self	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2006	TV Comics Unleashed Comics Unleashed is a half-hour comedic talk show produced by the Entertainment Studios production company and hosted by Byron Allen,...	Self	Not rated
2006	Movie Russell Peters: Outsourced Russell’s last DVD and CD, Outsourced, was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco,...	himself	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2006	Movie Quarter Life Crisis Dumped on his 27th birthday by his college sweetheart for being indecisive, Neil makes a silly bet that takes him...	Dilip	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2006	Movie Russell Peters: Two Concerts, One Ticket This DVD package showcases two of Russell Peters' sold-out shows - Show Me The Funny and Comedy Now! Move over...	Russell Peters	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2005	TV 8 Out of 10 Cats A weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain.	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2005	TV The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson,...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2004	Movie Russell Peters: Comedy Now! Russell Peters 46 minute skit from Comedy Now!	Himself	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2004	Movie My Baby's Daddy A trio of young men are forced to grow up quick when their girlfriends all become pregnant around the same...	Obstetrician	TMDB 4.7 / 10
2004	Movie Russell Peters: Live In New York Russell Peters performing stand-up comedy live in NYC.	Himself	Not rated
2003	TV Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.	Self	TMDB 5.3 / 10
1999	Movie Tiger Claws III When a psychotic martial artist called Stryker resurrects the long-dead spirits of three ancient Chinese master assassins in an effort...	Det. Elliot	TMDB 4.3 / 10
1999	TV Family Guy Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and...	Padma's Father (voice)	TMDB 7.4 / 10
1997	Movie Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Stand-Up	Unknown character	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1994	Movie Boozecan The owner of an after-hours bar dreams of opening a legitimate establishment.	Snake's Friend	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1992	Movie Rapid Fire College student Jake Lo is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he witnesses a murder by a...	Ambulance Driver	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1992	TV The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.4 / 10
TBA	TV Lord Have Mercy! Lord Have Mercy! features up-and-coming Canadian actor Arnold Pinnock as Youth Pastor Dwight Gooding. An ambitious but socially inept young...	Ryan Sarma	TMDB 10.0 / 10
TBA	Movie Getting Lost The nephew of a legendary wilderness TV host decides to finish his uncle's final episode after he dies during a...	(voice)	Not rated
TBA	Movie Northbound An octogenarian rogue named Arthur enlists his grandson Kevin to help him escape a nursing home. What ensues, as Kevin...	Manager	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2024	Movie Russell Peters: Act Your Age Russell's TENTH stand-up special, ACT YOUR AGE Live in Abu Dhabi. Recorded before a sold-out crowd at The Etihad Arena...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2023	Movie Don't Suck Pete Brennan is a middle-aged stand-up comedian who’s spent half his life chasing laughs in dingy dive bars & diners....	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2023	Movie Taking Back the Groove Taking Back The Grove tells the story of Bronx-born, disco superstar Richie Weeks, whose hit song Rock Your World made...	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
2020	Movie Russell Peters: Deported Comedian Russell Peters explores life as a middle-aged man dealing with health issues, relationships and fatherhood in this hilarious one-hour...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2020	TV Russell Peters: Deported Russell Peters takes his culturally comedic roadshow to the land of his ancestors, Mumbai, India for an evening that’s as...	Creator Creator	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2017	TV The Indian Detective A Toronto police officer gets involved in a homicide investigation while visiting his father in Mumbai.	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2016	Movie Russell Peters: Almost Famous The comic comes home to Toronto to sound off on cultural quirks, furniture building and bathroom visits, revelling in all...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2016	Movie Russell Peters: Almost Famous The comic comes home to Toronto to sound off on cultural quirks, furniture building and bathroom visits, revelling in all...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2013	Movie Russell Peters: Notorious Now watch comedy rockstar, Russell Peters up-close and personal with his new act and his trademark lightening fast improv with...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2013	TV Russell Peters vs. the World A four-part docu-series that's an exclusive, backstage pass to global comedy superstar Russell Peters' record-breaking "Notorious" world tour.	Creator Creator	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2011	Movie Breakaway A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair,...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2011	Movie Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour Russell Peters once again delivers his trademark take on race and culture as well as his lightning quick improv. Russell...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2008	Movie Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown In this sold-out performance, Canadian comic Russell Peters skewers racial stereotypes as he offers his audacious take on multiculturalism--including his...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2006	Movie Russell Peters: Outsourced Russell’s last DVD and CD, Outsourced, was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco,...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.1 / 10
1997	Movie Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Stand-Up	Writer Writing	TMDB 5.7 / 10

Wingman

2025 / TMDB 5.0

Title Fight

2025 / TMDB 10.0

Russell Peters: Act Your Age

2024 / TMDB 6.0

Chuck Zito: An American Story

2024 / TMDB 2.0

Don't Suck

2023 / TMDB 5.3

Outlaw Johnny Black

2023 / TMDB 5.4

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