D.C. Benny

BIOGRAPHy

D.C. Benny, a product of our nation’s capital (hence the first name), has headlined every major comedy club in New York City including Comic Strip Live, Stand Up New York, and Caroline’s on Broadway. His numerous television appearances include HBO’s “The Chris Rock Show,” A&E’s “Evening at the Improv” and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend.” On the road, D.C. had shared the bill with such notables as Jeff Foxworthy, Margaret Cho and Bernie Mac. Also an accomplished actor, D.C. has been featured on NBC’s “Law and Order,” CBS’s “Now and Again,” UPN’s “Swift Justice” and the feature film “Love Walked In” starring Dennis Leary. He is also know as the “How ya doin’?” guy in a series of hilarious Budweiser commercials. Most recently, DC is back in the spotlight as a finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing (2014).”

Career Path

2004Featured in his own 'Comedy Central Presents' half-hour special, the first of three stand-up specials that went into rotation on Sirius Radio.
2014Reached the Top 10 as a finalist on Season 8 of NBC's 'Last Comic Standing', eliminated in a head-to-head showdown with Lachlan Patterson.
2016Guest-starred in the CBS drama 'Supernatural' and appeared in the short film 'The New Ten', expanding his dramatic credits alongside his stand-up work.
2020Released the stand-up special 'Adrift in Predicaments' through Bill Burr's All Things Comedy YouTube channel.
2021Joined the cast of ABC's 'Supermarket Sweep' hosted by Leslie Jones, and landed a recurring role in Amy Schumer's Hulu series 'Life and Beth' playing Michael Cera's father.
2022Launched 'Tall But True', a storytelling podcast co-hosted with Cash Cab's Ben Bailey, featuring guests including Ray Romano, Colin Quinn, and Bill Burr.
1990sBuilt his reputation headlining every major New York City comedy club, Comic Strip Live, Stand Up New York, and Caroline's on Broadway, while racking up television spots on HBO's 'The Chris Rock Show' and A&E's 'Evening at the Improv'.
1990sShared the bill with Jeff Foxworthy, Margaret Cho, and Bernie Mac on the road, while landing acting roles on NBC's 'Law and Order', CBS's 'Now and Again', and the feature film 'Love Walked In' starring Denis Leary.
2000sBecame the 'How ya doin'?' face of a national Budweiser commercial campaign, making his catchphrase recognizable well beyond the comedy circuit.

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