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Louis C.K.

Writer | Producer | Actor

Trivia:

Father of Mary Louise Szekely. See more trivia »

Born:

Louis Szekely
in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Hide HideWriter (26 titles)
2010-2011 Louie (TV series)
– New Jersey/Airport (2011) (creator / written by)
– Niece (2011) (creator / written by)
– Duckling (2011) (creator / written by)
– Halloween/Ellie (2011) (creator / written by)
– Come On, God (2011) (creator / written by)
See all 26 episodes »
 
2010 Louis C.K.: Hilarious (video documentary)
 
2009 Just for Laughs (TV series)
– Whoopi Goldberg (2009) (writer)
 
2008 Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (TV documentary)
 
1997-2007 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Zach Braff/Maroon 5 (2007) (segment "Saturday TV Funhouse")
– Scarlett Johansson/Björk (2007) (segment "Saturday TV Funhouse")
– Will Ferrell/Queens of the Stone Age (2005) (segment "Saturday TV Funhouse")
– Ben Affleck/N.E.R.D. (2004) (additional material / segment "Saturday TV Funhouse")
– Christina Aguilera/Maroon 5 (2004) (segment "Saturday TV Funhouse")
See all 14 episodes »
 
2007 I Think I Love My Wife (screenplay)
 
2006-2007 Lucky Louie (TV series)
– Clown Time Is Over (2007) (creator)
– Kim Moves Out (2006) (creator / writer)
– Louie Quits (2006) (creator)
– Confession (2006) (creator)
– Drinking (2006) (creator)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2007 Louis C.K.: Shameless (TV movie)
 
2006 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (video)
 
2005 One Night Stand (TV series)
 
2004 Saint Louie (TV movie)
 
2002-2003 Cedric the Entertainer Presents (TV series)
– Episode #1.10 (2003) (writer)
– Episode #1.16 (2003) (writer)
– Episode #1.15 (2003) (writer)
– Episode #1.14 (2003) (writer)
– Episode #1.13 (2003) (writer)
See all 16 episodes »
 
2002 2002 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
 
2001 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
– Louis C.K. (2001) (writer)
 
2001 Pootie Tang (written by)
 
2001 Down to Earth (screenplay)
 
2001 Best of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 2 (TV movie)
 
1993-2000 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
– Episode dated 18 August 2000 (2000) (writer)
– Episode dated 17 August 2000 (2000) (writer)
– Episode dated 16 August 2000 (2000) (writer)
– Episode dated 15 August 2000 (2000) (writer)
– Episode dated 11 August 2000 (2000) (writer)
See all 159 episodes »
 
1997-1999 The Chris Rock Show (TV series)
– Episode dated 26 November 1999 (1999) (writer)
– Episode dated 12 November 1999 (1999) (writer)
– Episode #2.37 (1999) (writer)
– Episode #3.10 (1999) (writer)
– Episode dated 8 October 1999 (1999) (writer)
See all 29 episodes »
 
1999 Pulp Comics: Louis C.K.'s Filthy Stupid Talent Show (TV short)
 
1998 Tomorrow Night (writer)
 
1998 The Legend of Willie Brown (short) (writer)
 
1996 HBO Comedy Half-Hour (TV series)
– Louis C.K. (1996) (writer)
 
1996 The Dana Carvey Show (TV series)
– The Szechuan Dynasty Dana Carvey Show (1996) (head writer)
– The Pepsi Dana Carvey Show (1996) (head writer)
– The Diet Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) (head writer)
– The Mountain Dew Dana Carvey Show (1996) (head writer)
– The Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) (head writer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1994-1995 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
– Episode dated 7 August 1995 (1995) (writer)
– Episode dated 31 July 1995 (1995) (writer)
– Episode dated 27 July 1995 (1995) (writer)
– Episode dated 25 July 1995 (1995) (writer)
– Episode dated 24 July 1995 (1995) (writer)
See all 46 episodes »
 
1990 Caroline's Comedy Hour (TV series)
 
Show ShowProducer (14 titles)
2011 Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (video) (executive producer, producer)
 
2010-2011 Louie (TV series) (executive producer - 7 episodes)
– Niece (2011) (executive producer)
– Heckler/Cop Movie (2010) (executive producer)
– Travel Day/South (2010) (executive producer)
– So Old/Playdate (2010) (executive producer)
– Dr. Ben/Nick (2010) (executive producer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2010 Louis C.K.: Hilarious (video documentary) (executive producer)
 
2008 Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
2006-2007 Lucky Louie (TV series) (executive producer - 13 episodes)
– Clown Time Is Over (2007) (executive producer)
– Kim Moves Out (2006) (executive producer)
– Louie Quits (2006) (executive producer)
– Confession (2006) (executive producer)
– Drinking (2006) (executive producer)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2007 Louis C.K.: Shameless (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2004 Saint Louie (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2002-2003 Cedric the Entertainer Presents (TV series) (co-executive producer - 16 episodes)
– Episode #1.10 (2003) (co-executive producer)
– Episode #1.16 (2003) (co-executive producer)
– Episode #1.15 (2003) (co-executive producer)
– Episode #1.14 (2003) (co-executive producer)
– Episode #1.13 (2003) (co-executive producer)
See all 16 episodes »
 
2001 Pootie Tang (co-producer)
 
1997-1999 The Chris Rock Show (TV series) (co-producer - 24 episodes)
– Episode #2.37 (1999) (co-producer)
– Episode dated 16 October 1998 (1998) (co-producer)
– Episode dated 9 October 1998 (1998) (co-producer)
– Episode dated 11 September 1998 (1998) (co-producer)
– Episode dated 4 September 1998 (1998) (co-producer)
See all 24 episodes »
 
1999 Pulp Comics: Louis C.K.'s Filthy Stupid Talent Show (TV short) (supervising producer)
 
1998 Tomorrow Night (producer)
 
1998 The Legend of Willie Brown (short) (producer)
 
1996 The Dana Carvey Show (TV series) (producer - 6 episodes)
– The Szechuan Dynasty Dana Carvey Show (1996) (producer)
– The Pepsi Dana Carvey Show (1996) (producer)
– The Diet Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) (producer)
– The Mountain Dew Dana Carvey Show (1996) (producer)
– The Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) (producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowActor (15 titles)
2009-2012 Parks and Recreation (TV series)
Dave Sanderson
– Dave Returns (2012) … Dave Sanderson
– Christmas Scandal (2009) … Dave Sanderson
– Greg Pikitis (2009) … Dave Sanderson
– Practice Date (2009) … Dave Sanderson
– Beauty Pageant (2009) … Dave Sanderson
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010-2012 Louie (TV series)
Louie
– Episode #3.1 (2012) … Louie
– New Jersey/Airport (2011) … Louie
– Niece (2011) … Louie
– Duckling (2011) … Louie
– Halloween/Ellie (2011) … Louie
See all 27 episodes »
 
2009 The Invention of Lying
Greg
 
2008 Role Models
Security Guard (as Louis CK)
 
2008 Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins
Marty
 
2008 Diminished Capacity
Stan
 
2006-2007 Lucky Louie (TV series)
Louie
– Clown Time Is Over (2007) … Louie
– Kim Moves Out (2006) … Louie
– Louie Quits (2006) … Louie
– Confession (2006) … Louie
– Drinking (2006) … Louie
See all 13 episodes »
 
2006 Lucky Louie: The Making of a Sitcom (TV movie)
Louie
 
2005/I London
Therapist
 
2004 Saint Louie (TV movie)
Louie
 
2002 Home Movies (TV series)
Andrew Small
– My Cheatin' Heart (2002) … Andrew Small (voice)
– The Wedding (2002) … Andrew Small (voice)
– Pizza Club (2002) … Andrew Small (voice)
– Therapy (2002) … Andrew Small (voice)
– Dad (2002) … Andrew Small (voice)
 
1997 The Chris Rock Show (TV series)
EMT / Naked White Man / Park Ranger / …
– Episode #2.12 (1997) … Park Ranger (uncredited)
– Episode #2.6 (1997) … EMT (uncredited)
– Episode #2.5 (1997) … Sneezing Man (uncredited)
– Episode #2.4 (1997) … Strip Club Patron (uncredited)
– Episode #2.3 (1997) … Police Officer (voice) (uncredited)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1997 Oddville, MTV (TV series)
– Episode dated 2 September 1997 (1997) (as Louie C.K.)
 
1996-1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
Louis
– Memoirs (1997) … Louis (voice)
– Bees and SIDS (1996) … Louis (voice)
 
1996 The Dana Carvey Show (TV series)
Guy in 'Technofuture' Commercial / Movie Theater Cashier / Radio Executive
– The Szechuan Dynasty Dana Carvey Show (1996) … Guy in 'Technofuture' Commercial
– The Pepsi Dana Carvey Show (1996) … Movie Theater Cashier
– The Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) … Radio Executive
 
Show ShowDirector (7 titles)
2011 Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (video)
 
2010-2011 Louie (TV series)
– New Jersey/Airport (2011)
– Niece (2011)
– Duckling (2011)
– Halloween/Ellie (2011)
– Come On, God (2011)
See all 26 episodes »
 
2010 Louis C.K.: Hilarious (video documentary)
 
2008 Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (TV documentary)
 
2001 Pootie Tang
 
1998 Tomorrow Night
 
1998 The Legend of Willie Brown (short)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (5 titles)
2007 Saturday Night Live (TV series) (consultant - 1 episode)
– Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood (2007) (consultant - segment "Saturday TV Funhouse")
 
2003 Night of Too Many Stars (TV movie) (production consultant)
 
2000 TV Funhouse (TV series) (consultant - 1 episode)
– Western Day (2000) (consultant - segment "Policeman")
 
1998 1998 MTV Movie Awards (TV special) (supervising consultant)
 
1996 The Dana Carvey Show (TV series) (writing supervisor - 6 episodes)
– The Szechuan Dynasty Dana Carvey Show (1996) (writing supervisor)
– The Pepsi Dana Carvey Show (1996) (writing supervisor)
– The Diet Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) (writing supervisor)
– The Mountain Dew Dana Carvey Show (1996) (writing supervisor)
– The Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (1996) (writing supervisor)
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowEditor (3 titles)
2011 Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (video)
 
2010 Louie (TV series)
– Travel Day/South (2010)
– So Old/Playdate (2010)
– Dr. Ben/Nick (2010)
– Pilot (2010)
– Poker/Divorce (2010)
 
2008 Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (TV documentary)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2007 I Think I Love My Wife (writer: "F the Cracker" / lyrics: "All Night Long")
 
2001 Pootie Tang ("Ima Crighty Pooster", "Sine Your Pitty on the Runny Kine", "Tippi Tai on My Capatown")
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2011 Living Shadows (video short) (special thanks) (completed)
 
2011 Nick DiPaolo: Raw Nerve (TV movie) (special thanks: closest comedy pal)
 
2009 Capitalism: A Love Story (documentary) (special thanks)
 
2009 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– The White Stripes (2009) (special thanks - as Louis Szekely)
 
2007 Super High Me (documentary) (special thanks - as Louis CK)
 
Show ShowSelf (46 titles)
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 21 December 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2001-2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #20.56 (2011) … Himself (as Louis CK)
– Episode #19.169 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #19.48 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #18.112 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #18.76 (2010) … Himself
See all 8 episodes »
 
2011 Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (video)
Himself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– Just Another Typical Gay Jewish Televised Wedding in New York (2011) … Himself
– Dragon Tamer 3: Dungeon War 2: The Prequel (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 
2011 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.27 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Guest Comic
– Episode #18.172 (2011) … Himself - Guest Comic
 
2006-2011 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Louis C.K. (2011) … Himself
– Louis C.K. (2010) … Himself
– Louis C.K. (2007) … Himself
– Louis C.K. (2006) … Himself
 
2003-2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.154 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #5.23 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #4.93 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #1.149 (2003) … Himself
 
2011 Talking Funny (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 The Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Lopez Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 June 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 I Am Comic (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Louis C.K.: Hilarious (video documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Live from the NYPL: A Tribute to George Carlin (video)
Himself
 
2009 Just for Laughs (TV series)
Himself
– Whoopi Goldberg (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.68 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993-2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 June 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 June 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 August 2005 (2005) … Himself
See all 10 episodes »
 
2008 Largo
Himself
 
2007 Talkshow with Spike Feresten (TV series)
Himself
– Louis C.K. (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl (TV short)
Himself
 
2007 Lucky Louie: A Week in the Life (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Louis C.K.: Shameless (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005-2007 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.76 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #1.134 (2005) … Himself
 
2006 Comic Relief 2006 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 June 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Weekends at the DL (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 One Night Stand (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The MidNightly News (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.6 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (TV series)
Himself
 
2001 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
– Louis C.K. (2001)
 
2001 Late Friday (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2001) … Himself
 
1998-1999 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
Himself
– Uncle Nothing (1999) … Himself
– Alderman (1998) … Himself
 
1999 Pulp Comics: Louis C.K.'s Filthy Stupid Talent Show (TV short)
Himself - Host
 
1998 Short Cuts (TV series short)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.1 (1998) … Himself - Host
 
1997 Live at Jongleurs (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
 
1996 HBO Comedy Half-Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Louis C.K. (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Kicking Aspen: Extreme Comedy (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 Comics Come Home 2 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 HBO Comedy Showcase (TV series)
 
1995 1995 Young Comedians Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
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Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Louie C.K. | Louis CK | Louis Szekely

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I do have very deep, fond memories of my family in Mexico City, but I also remember feeling funny for not speaking English - I was basically an immigrant. But I picked up the language fast and soon I knew that I wanted to be a writer. See more »

Trivia:

Father of Mary Louise Szekely. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo