Anthony Jeselnik is a famous American comedian, writer and actor. Born on December 22, 1978, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is noted for his performances on Comedy Central, especially for his work on Jeselnik attack and his appearances at various grill specials.
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- Full name: Anthony Jeselnik
- Date of birth: December 22, 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Stand-up comedian, writer, actor
- Height: 1.88 m
- Parents: Anthony Jeselnik Sr., Stephanie Jeselnik
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Catholic
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early life and education
Anthony Jeselnik is currently 47 years old. He was born on December 22, 1978 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Raised in a Catholic family, the eldest of five children. His mother recalled that from an early age he was curious about topics such as death and cemeteries. This early interest in morbid themes would later influence his comedy style.
Jeselnik attended Upper St. Clair before enrolling at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he majored in English literature with a minor in business. He graduated in 2001 and initially wanted to become a novelist. After college, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career writing for television while also performing stand-up comedy at open mics around the city.
Personal life
Anthony Jeselnik previously dated comedian Amy Schumer; however, their relationship did not lead to marriage. Jeselnik tends to keep her romantic relationships private from the media and focuses mainly on her career.
Career
Anthony Jeselnik began his career in stand-up comedy after moving to Los Angeles after college. He initially worked at Borders bookstore while performing at open mics. His breakthrough came when he appeared in a series of stand-up comedy films Premium mix in 2006 and thereafter Comedy gifts from the Central region in 2009.
Jeselnik has attracted considerable attention for his work on Jeselnik attackaired from 2013 to 2014. The show allowed him to express his dark humor through monologues and sketches that often tackled taboo subjects. He became famous for his appearances on Comedy Central Roasts, where he grilled celebrities like Donald Trump and Charlie Sheen.
In addition to special offers such as Caligula (2013) et Thoughts and prayers (2015), Jeselnik continues to produce content for Netflix, including Fire in the maternity ward (2019) et Bones and All (2024).
Net worth
Anthony Jeselnik’s net worth is estimated at $3 million. His wealth mainly comes from a successful career in stand-up comedy, writing television scripts, and appearing on many comedy specials.
Death
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Argumentative
Anthony Jeselnik’s most notable controversial moment occurred shortly after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing when he tweeted a joke about the tragedy that many found offensive. This led to significant backlash; however, it also demonstrates his commitment to pushing boundaries in comedy.
Jeselnik’s show Jeselnik attack faced scrutiny for its provocative content. Some sketches were criticized for being too tactless or inappropriate. For example, a segment commemorating the death of a shark attack victim in Australia led to death threats against him.
Social Media
- Instagram: @anthonyjeselnik
- Twitter: @anthonyjeselnik
Cinema
- Premium mix
- Comedy gifts from the Central region
- Jeselnik attack
- Donald Trump’s Central Comedy
- Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
- Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr
- Last comic standing
- Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula
- Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and prayers
- Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the maternity ward
