Joe Nipote is a renowned American comedian, actor, and writer, born in Detroit. He is best known for his iconic roles in various television shows and films. Nipote began his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian, quickly rising through the ranks to become a headliner at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
Within eight months of starting stand-up, Nipote gained recognition and was soon featured in HBO's "5th Young Comedian's Special," alongside other top comedians. This exposure led to him headlining at comedy clubs across the country, opening for notable acts such as Tina Turner, O'Jay's, and Dwight Yoakam.
Nipote's stand-up career continued to flourish, with repeat guest-star appearances on various television shows, including "Thicke of the Night," "Into the Night With Rick Dees," and "Mtv Half-hour Comedy Hour." He also appeared on comedy clubs and networks such as Showtime Comedy Club Network, Comedy Central, and Laff-a-thon.
In addition to his stand-up career, Nipote transitioned into acting, landing guest-starring roles on popular television shows like "Happy Days," "The New WKRP," and "Northern Exposure." He also appeared in several films, including "The Last Tenor," "Back by Midnight," and "Cloud Nine."
Nipote's voice acting credits include the animated web-series "Cap'n Crunch," in which he voiced the character Jean Lafoote, a pirate seeking crunch berries. Most recently, he guest-starred on Endemol's MMA series, "Kingdom."
In addition to his entertainment career, Nipote has released a comedy country single called "Bowling Ball Blues" on CDbaby.com and iTunes. He has also published his first children's book, "Eggy Yolk And The Dirty Rotten Dozen," available on EggyYolk.com. Nipote is available for school, library, or bookstore events, where he performs storytelling and signing.
Joe Nipote continues to perform stand-up comedy and produces live events for non-profit and private organizations through his initiative, comedySLAM(TM).
