Ian Karmel is an Emmy-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he is the co-head writer for The Late Late Show with James Corden, where he was part of the original writing team when the show relaunched in 2015. His previous credits include writing for Chelsea Lately and performing stand-up on Conan, Comedy Central, Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, and more.
Ian’s debut comedy album, 9.2 on Pitchfork, earned critical acclaim, and he hosts the popular podcast All Fantasy Everything, a comedic pop culture draft show featured on multiple “best of” lists.
A key figure in Portland’s comedy scene, Ian was named Portland’s Funniest Person in 2011 and was a regular on IFC’s Portlandia, the Trail Blazers post-game show Talkin’ Ball, and wrote a weekly column for the Portland Mercury. His comedy roots include training with The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade, and he was a breakout performer at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival in 2013.
Ian currently tours nationwide and co-hosts the LA-based monthly show Good Looks, hailed by LA Weekly as one of the city’s best new stand-up nights.
Emmy-winning comedian, actor, writer based in Los Angeles and Portland.
Head writer for Emmy-winning Late Late Show with James Corden.
Founding writer of Late Late Show’s 2015 re-launch.
Former staff writer, roundtable regular on E!’s Chelsea Lately.
Debut memoir T-Shirt Swim Club releasing June 11, 2024.
Stand-up featured on Conan, Comedy Central, Netflix, and Late Late.
Performed at Just for Laughs New Faces, Montreal 2013.
Debut album 9.2 on Pitchfork released to critical acclaim.
Hosts hit podcast All Fantasy Everything with Headgum Studios.
Named Portland’s Funniest Person in inaugural 2011 city contest.
Frequent guest on IFC’s cult comedy series Portlandia.
Analyst on Blazers wrap-up show Talkin’ Ball on TV.
Wrote weekly humor column Everything as Fuck in Mercury.
Trained in improv with Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade.
Monthly LA show Good Looks named best by LA Weekly.
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