Lewis Black

Lewis Black is the hugely popular and New York Times bestselling author, stand-up comedian, actor, and playwright. Besides appearing regularly on The Daily Show (in his own segment, “Back in Black”), he has written and starred in a string of successful HBO and Comedy Central specials and one-man Broadway shows. He’s won a Grammy, an Emmy, and an American Comedy Award. Born near Washington, DC, Black graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has a master’s degree from the Yale School of Drama.