Pauly Montgomery Shore seemed destined for a life in entertainment. Born into a comedic family, Pauly's upbringing was steeped in showbiz culture. His father, comedian Sammy Shore, opened for legends like Elvis during the early '70s, and his mother, Mitzi Shore, was the visionary behind The Comedy Store on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. This iconic venue was a breeding ground for rising comedic talent, and young Pauly had the unique opportunity to rub elbows with stars such as Robin Williams, David Letterman, and Sam Kinison, the latter becoming his mentor. At the age of 17, Pauly began crafting his own comedic material and developed "The Weizel" persona, which resonated with younger audiences. Early film roles in "18 Again" and "Phantom of the Mall" helped him hone his comedic style. His big break came in 1990 when MTV recognized his talent and gave him his own show, "Totally Pauly." The show enjoyed a successful four-year run and contributed to his rising national profile. Further showcasing his comedic skills, Pauly starred in the 1993 HBO special "Pauly Does Dallas." Pauly's MTV success led to a three-movie deal with Disney, kicking off with the hit "Encino Man," where he starred alongside Sean Astin and Brendan Fraser. He continued to build his film portfolio with comedies such as "Son-in-Law," "In the Army Now," "Jury Duty," and "Bio-Dome." In 1997, Pauly ventured into television with the FOX sitcom "Pauly," where he played the freeloading son of a wealthy businessman. Music and comedy intertwined with Pauly's offerings of comedy albums. His debut album, "The Future of America," earned the Best Comedy Album title from the College Music Journalists, and his follow-up, "Scraps from the Future," received a nomination from the National Association of Record Merchandisers. Subsequent albums included "Pink Diggly Diggly" and "Hollywood, We Have a Problem." In 2003, Pauly stretched his creative boundaries by producing, writing, directing, and starring in the semi-autobiographical mockumentary "Pauly Shore Is Dead." This satirical take on fame and misfortune featured cameos from a slew of celebrities, including Sean Penn, Whoopi Goldberg, and Ellen DeGeneres, among others. Pauly continued his television journey with the reality series "Minding the Store," and had a self-referential role on HBO's hit series "Entourage." His movie projects included "Opposite Day" and the sketch comedy movie "Natural Born Komics," which earned him the 2008 Entertainer of the Year Award from the Entertainment Merchants Association. He expanded into the digital sphere with the series "Pauly Shore's America" on Ripe TV VOD, exploring news with his unique style. In live performances, Pauly remained a staple, embarking on stand-up tours and producing specials like "Pauly Shore and Friends" on Showtime. His directorial pursuits included "Adopted," a satirical take on celebrity adoptions. Pauly continued to thrive, working on various projects including "The Shores" for MTV and collaborations with Will Ferrell’s Funny or Die. His live performance "Vegas is My Oyster" was filmed in Las Vegas and aired on Showtime, featuring comedians like Maz Jobrani and Bobby Lee. Currently, Pauly is starring in the film "Whiskey Business" for CMT, while maintaining an active stand-up career across the United States.