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Born Name:
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
Born Date:
April 5, 1966
Born Place:
New York, New York
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations:
Comedian, actor, podcaster, television writer
Brief Biography:
Greg Fitzsimmons is known for his incisive wit and self-deprecating humor. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has hosted popular podcasts (FitzDog Radio), written for shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and HBO's Crashing, and made frequent appearances on The Howard Stern Show.
Career Highlights:
Four-time Emmy winner (writer/producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show), host of FitzDog Radio and Sunday Papers podcasts, and regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience and The Howard Stern Show.
Stand-up: Released his latest special, You Know Me, in 2023, recorded at The Comedy Mothership.
Author: Published Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons in 2011, a collection of stories based on his childhood school disciplinary records.
Professional Background:
Writing & Production: Began his career on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. He has written for Lucky Louie, The Man The Show, The Wanda Sykes Show, and Crashing.
Television Hosting/Acting: Hosted MTV's Idiot Savants and appeared on Louie, Santa Clarita Diet, and Comedy Bang Bang.
Radio: Hosted The Greg Fitzsimmons Show on SiriusXM’s Howard 101 for over a decade.