Dom Irrera, a celebrated comedian known for his observational humor and Italian-American roots, was born and raised in South Philadelphia. His comedic sensibilities were shaped by the vibrant, multi-generational household he grew up in, sharing a home with his mother, sister, grandmother, uncles, and cousins. With family filling three floors and including four generations, including a great-grandmother across the street, Irrera found fertile ground for developing his unique comedic voice. Irrera's breakthrough came when he appeared on Rodney Dangerfield's "Nothing Goes Right" HBO comedy specials. His 1989 performance in his own HBO "One Night Stand" special earned him a CableACE award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special. By 1995, he added a second CableACE to his accolades for hosting Showtime's stand-up series "Full Frontal Comedy." That same year, he earned a nomination for his writing work on Comedy Central's "Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist." A seasoned performer on late-night television, Irrera has entertained audiences on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." His charm has crossed into daytime television as well, with memorable appearances on "The View" and "Oprah." More recent credits include his stand-up special "Comedy Central Presents." Irrera is also an avid sports enthusiast and hosted the Comedy Central series "Offsides," where he humorously interviewed football legends. He further demonstrated his versatility by hosting Comedy Central's "Behind the Scenes at the American Comedy Awards" in 1998 and 1999. In the acting arena, he was a series regular on the 1998 Fox comedy "Damon," starring alongside Damon Wayans. His guest appearances on hit shows such as "Seinfeld," "Becker," "Everybody Loves Raymond," and "King of Queens" have cemented his status within the television landscape. In animation, Irrera lent his voice to Ernie, the demolitions expert, on Nickelodeon's "Hey Arnold." His foray into film includes roles in Robert Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle," the Coen Brothers' classic "The Big Lebowski," and "The Fourth Tenor," starring his old friend Rodney Dangerfield. Irrera also appeared as himself in the film "The Godson." Dom Irrera's talents have been recognized internationally, with more appearances than any other American comic at Montreal's "Just For Laughs Festival" and the "Cat Laughs Festival" in Kilkenny, Ireland. His performances at the "Melbourne Comedy Festival" in Australia and Edinburgh Festival's Assembly Hall have been met with critical acclaim, with Irrera receiving the prestigious "Herald Award" for artistic excellence at Edinburgh. With six American Comedy Award nominations to his name, Dom Irrera continues to be a beloved figure in the world of comedy, known for his sharp wit and unwavering honesty. Whether on television, film, or live from the stage, Irrera remains a master storyteller, connecting with audiences around the world.