Steven Pearl, a renowned comedian, has been likened to a tornado fueled by amphetamines, owing to his high-energy comedy act that is both outrageous and hilariously original. Born in Far Rockaway, New York, and raised on Long Island, Pearl began his stand-up comedy career in 1979, performing in prestigious NYC comedy clubs such as "Catch A Rising Star" and "The Improv".
He soon made his way to San Francisco, immersing himself in the comedy scene and performing seven nights a week. By 1985, he had become a sought-after opener for the then-emerging comedian Sam Kinison. However, he soon realized that a comedian could only go so far in San Francisco and made the move to Los Angeles in 1987.
In L.A., Pearl quickly became a paid regular at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset Strip, following legendary comedy acts such as Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, and Roseanne Barr. He held his own in the highly competitive world of 1980s L.A. comedy, growing as a writer and performer.
In the late 1980s, Pearl began appearing on numerous TV shows, including "An Evening at the Improv" (1982) and Caroline's Comedy Hour (1989). He also toured extensively, performing at clubs, colleges, and festivals across the U.S. and around the world.
Throughout his career, Pearl has worked with and written for comedic legends such as Sam Kinison, Bill Hicks, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, and Rodney Dangerfield. A true journeyman comic, Pearl continues to push the envelope of good taste and sanity, performing his "balls-out" brand of frenetic humor at the Comedy Store and the IceHouse Annex in Pasadena when in Los Angeles.
