Born Name:  Laurie Kilmartin

Born Date:  July 16, 1965

Born Place:  San Jose, California

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Occupations:  Comedian, writer

Brief Biography:  Laurie Kilmartin is an Emmy-nominated, WGA award-winning comedian and writer known for her dark, fearless humor. Born in 1965 in Santa Clara County, California, she grew up in Walnut Creek and was a competitive swimmer at UCLA.

Career Highlights:
Late Night Writing: She was a staff writer for Conan O'Brien on TBS for its entire 11-year run (2010–2021) and currently writes for Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Stand-up Success: Kilmartin began performing in 1987 in San Francisco. She was a Top 10 finalist on Season 9 of Last Comic Standing.

Comedy Specials:
Cis Woke Grief Slut (2024): Named one of the best specials of the year by NPR’s Bullseye.
45 Jokes About My Dead Dad (2016): Acclaimed by Vulture as one of the top specials of its year, it famously chronicled her father’s time in hospice.
Podcasting: She co-hosts The Jackie and Laurie Show with fellow comedian Jackie Kashian, focusing on the craft and lifestyle of stand-up comedy.

Published Works:
Kilmartin is a New York Times bestselling author:
Shtty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us*: A humorous take on the realities of motherhood.
Dead People Suck: A comedic memoir about navigating grief and the death of loved ones.