Born Name:  Rich Vos

Born Date:  June 30, 1957

Born Place:  Plainfield, New Jersey

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, writer, actor

Brief Biography:  Rich Vos is known for his decades-long career in stand-up, featuring as a regular guest on SiriusXM, and his sharp, crowd-work-driven comedy.

Early Life and Career:
Vos was raised in a Jewish family and grew up in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
Beginnings: He began his stand-up career in 1984.
Def Jam: Vos made history as the first white comedian to perform on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Tough Crowd: He was a popular regular on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central.
Last Comic Standing: He was a breakout star and finalist in the inaugural and third seasons of NBC's Last Comic Standing.

Highlights and Accomplishments:
Specials and Albums: Rich has released multiple comedy specials, including four Comedy Central specials and an Amazon Prime special.
Writing: He wrote for Chris Rock at the 2005 Academy Awards and has been involved in writing for the Oscars on two occasions.
Podcast: Since 2011, he has co-hosted the popular podcast My Wife Hates Me with his wife, comedian Bonnie McFarlane.
Acting: He appeared in the 2020 film The King of Staten Island.