stand-up comedian
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"Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, leads the way with 24 nominations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Though music was at its heart, stand-up comedian Emily Catalano opened the show, and Bird himself invoked humor throughout his set, slipping self-deprecating quips and confessional anecdotes about each lyric’s meaning in between songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Shrivastav says that it was her fear of the police that was exploited by the scammers and perhaps, her popularity as a stand-up comedian.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
It’s why Bargatze drew more people and made more money on the road than any other stand-up comedian for the past two years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
“Maybe when I grow up I could be like a stand-up comedian, and just get onstage and make those noises.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
