Chris D'Elia
Masks light material with marathon act-outs and loud voices.
5 specials · 2011–2020
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Chris D’Elia uses his entire body to fill a room. He wears loose clothing and paces the stage, often stopping to stare blankly at the audience or chuckle at his own setup before delivering a punchline. A standard routine involves taking a small irritation, like how someone orders a drink or a weird interaction with a stranger, and acting it out with exaggerated, absurd voices. He pushes a single idea to its absolute limit, dropping his arms to his sides and leaning into the silence until the tension breaks.
Specials
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Netflix · 28 min
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A physical, grumpy performance skewering modern egos and fitness influencers.
Netflix · 65 min
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An energetic hour built around extended act-outs and bizarre observations.
Netflix · 83 min
On stage
He gathered a huge audience throughout the 2010s through network sitcoms, early social media, and a very lucrative podcast. That mainstream run hit a hard stop when multiple allegations of sexual misconduct removed him from studio projects. He shifted to a fully independent model, holding onto enough of his listeners to continue booking large theaters. He operates entirely outside the traditional Hollywood apparatus, performing for an insular and deeply loyal crowd.
He approaches standup as a physical exercise rather than a verbal puzzle. A bit about an animal attack or a bad date becomes an excuse to contort his posture and make loud, guttural noises for five minutes. If a concept lacks substance, he compensates with sheer volume and repetition. The material requires you to buy into a specific flavor of arrogant exasperation. If you are not on his wavelength, the long gaps and self-amusement feel unearned. If you are, the loose delivery feels like watching the loudest guy at a party hold court.
Turning points
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2018–2019
Viral Eminem Imitation and Music Video Cameo
After D'Elia posted viral online impressions of Eminem, Eminem shared the video, resulting in D'Elia being sampled and starring in Logic and Eminem's 'Homicide' music video.
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Sexual Abuse Allegations and Industry Fallout
In June 2020, D'Elia faced allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate solicitation of underage girls, resulting in CAA dropping him and Tig Notaro replacing him in Army of the Dead.
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Independent Release of Grow or Die
Following his cancellation, D'Elia taped Grow or Die at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, addressing his cancellation and fatherhood before releasing it directly on his website and YouTube.
At a glance
Fans also like
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Bryan CallenBryan Callen co-hosted the Ten Minute Podcast alongside Chris D'Elia and co-starred with him on Sullivan & Son.
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Brent Morin
Brent Morin starred alongside D'Elia on the improvised ensemble sitcom Undateable and co-headlined promotional stand-up tours together.
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Ron FunchesRon Funches co-starred with D'Elia on Undateable and toured alongside him on the road, including the Leafly 420 Comedy Tour.
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Theo VonTheo Von brought D'Elia into his podcast as a co-host for King and the Sting and Wing in 2022.
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Brendan SchaubBrendan Schaub co-hosted King and the Sting and Wing and The Golden Hour with D'Elia.
Podcasts
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Congratulations with Chris D'Elia · host
Chris D'Elia sits down weekly to discuss personal thoughts, current events, and what is on his mind.
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Ten Minute Podcast · co-host
A short-format comedy podcast hosted by Chris D'Elia, Bryan Callen, and Will Sasso.
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The Golden Hour · co-host
A comedy podcast originally joined under the title King and the Sting and Wing alongside Brendan Schaub and Theo Von, later renamed The Golden Hour with Erik Griffin.
Also on screen
- 2010–2011
- Glory Daze
- 2011–2013
- Whitney
- Sullivan & Son
- 2014–2016
- Undateable
- 2017–2018
- The Good Doctor
A clip to start with
A clip of Chris D'Elia