Bill Devlin, a multifaceted comedian, actor, and writer, was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, within an Irish Catholic community, which serves as a rich source of comedic inspiration.
As a stand-up comedian, Devlin has performed at numerous comedy clubs across the United States, including the major comedy clubs in Southern California, and regularly appears, hosts, and produces shows at the renowned Hollywood Improv Comedy Club and The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. His long-running show, Comedy & Cocktails with Bill Devlin, has featured an impressive array of comedy greats, such as Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Margaret Cho, and Drew Carey.
Devlin's unique comedy style has garnered attention from various publications, including the Irish Herald, The Irish News, and The Irish American Post, which often feature his work. He has also been profiled on NBC's Today in LA and National Public Radio.
In addition to his stand-up comedy career, Devlin has been commissioned to produce, write, and host his own TV talk/variety show, The Un-Invited Guests with Bill Devlin, which starred comedy legend Dom Deluise.
As an actor, Devlin has appeared in numerous television commercials and has starred in several independent feature films, including Blood Predator, The God Complex, and the cult hit Rectuma, which screened at the Cannes film festival. He has worked alongside renowned film veterans, such as Faye Dunaway, Sean Young, and Ernie Hudson.
Devlin's impressive background includes extensive training in improv and sketch comedy with the father of improvisation, Del Close. He is also a skilled professional photographer and percussionist. Furthermore, Devlin has bred and owned several champion Doberman pinscher show dogs, including the #1 female show dog in the U.S. in 2001.
