Phil Hanley’s new comedy special Ooh La La finds him exploring life as an acid-eating, dyslexic former model who happens to fall in love far too easily. With his signature wit and unpredictable delivery, the special dives into his self-deprecating reflections with sharp humor and candid storytelling. (Contains strong language.)
Ooh La La was fully self-produced by Hanley, showcasing his independence and creative vision. Written and performed by Phil himself, the special was directed by Marcus Price, with editing by Jason Katz (@2buffoons) and sound mix/mastering by @800pgm.
Hanley began his comedy career performing at open mics in Vancouver, often between band sets at music venues. In these unconventional spaces, he developed a distinctive style that seamlessly blends crafted material with spontaneous crowd interaction, ensuring no two shows are ever the same. His comedy has been described as unpredictably reflective, rooted in classic joke-telling while delivered with modern sharpness and accuracy.
Phil’s television breakthrough came with his Comedy Central special The Half Hour, which premiered on November 14, 2015. Beyond that, he has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Pete Holmes Show, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, and Comedy Central’s @midnight.
A regular performer at The Comedy Cellar in New York City, Phil has also been showcased at numerous major comedy festivals, earning recognition for his quick wit and undeniable stage presence. With Ooh La La, Phil Hanley continues to cement his reputation as a stand-up whose mix of self-awareness, spontaneity, and sharp timing makes him a standout voice in today’s comedy scene.
Joined Upright Citizens Brigade New York before shifting to stand-up.
• Screenwriting debut came with Disney’s family film Air Buddies (2006).
Mixes rehearsed material with spontaneous audience interactions and improvisation.
Delivers acid-dyslexic-model stories with self-deprecation and absurdly honest observations.
2011 U.S. debut on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Appeared on John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show (2013).
Hosted Time Out New York’s first Comedy Showcase in 2015.
Regular performer at New York’s legendary Comedy Cellar since 2011.
Comedy Central’s The Half Hour special premiered in 2015.
Released album Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing Dream (2018).
Acted in film Sundowners (2017) with Tim Heidecker, Luke Lalonde.
Appeared in I Feel Pretty alongside Amy Schumer (2018).
Released first full-length stand-up special Ooh La La (2022).
Published memoir Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith (2025).
Hosted We Know Nothing podcast with Anya Marina, Sam Morril.
Hosted Keeping Joe podcast with Sam Morril, Joe Machi.
Worked on Inside Amy Schumer, winning Writers Guild of America award.
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