Christopher Titus (born October 1, 1964)[1][2] is an American comedian, podcaster and actor. Titus came to network audiences with the eponymous FOX series Titus,[3] in which he was the star, executive producer and co-creator. He is also a stand-up comedian whose act revolves around his dysfunctional family and life experiences.
Christopher Titus | |
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 Titus in 2010 | |
| Born | October 1, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor, podcaster |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Career
editStand-up comedy
editNorman Rockwell is Bleeding
editAs Titus' first special, this monologue was the basis for his TV show and centered around his dysfunctional family experiences. It aired in 2000 at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival; a filmed version was aired on Comedy Central in 2004.
5th Annual End of the World Tour
editThis special was filmed in Miami January 7, 2007, for Comedy Central.
Love is Evol
editLove is Evol named after an inside joke between Jim Siddon and Danielle Cunningham, is centered around his divorce from Erin (renamed "Kate" in the special for legal reasons), who he stated was turned into "a demon slithering from the fiery depths of Satan's anus" during the divorce proceedings. In it, he recounted his perspective on how his marriage to Erin fell apart, the ensuing divorce, his analysis of why people stay in bad relationships, his crisis of faith because of the divorce, meeting his new girlfriend's family, and dating again for the first time in two decades. It was recorded in October 2008 for Comedy Central and aired on February 14, 2009.[4]
Neverlution
editTitus' fourth stand-up act, filmed in San Diego, was Neverlution[5] In it, Titus talked about bringing the country back to its former glory, the new generation, and politics. Comedy Central Records released a double CD of Neverlution.[6]
Voice in My Head
editTitus' fifth stand-up act is called Voice in My Head. This act deals with the different levels of failure and success Titus has encountered throughout his life, including his first job as a low-rent Darth Vader look-alike, up to why his TV show was cancelled. It was filmed on January 26, 2013, at the Fresno Tower Theatre.
Angry Pursuit of Happiness
editTitus' sixth act was called Angry Pursuit of Happiness[7] which was filmed on September 27, 2014 in Santa Barbara.[8]
Born with a Defect
editThis is his seventh special and was filmed in Center Theater in Escondido, California, and was released in 2016.
Amerigeddon
editTitus' eighth act was released in 2018 and dealt with America under the Trump administration.
Zero Side Effects
editReleased in April 2023, and filmed at the historic El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, CA, this performance focused on topics including White Supremacy, apologies to Millennials and Gen Z, and experiences with dental correction and surgery.
Carrying Monsters
editTitus' tenth act is currently on tour in the USA, through at least March 30, 2024.
Podcast
editSince January 28, 2011, Christopher Titus has been co-hosting the self-titled Christopher Titus Podcast with his wife Bombshell Rae (Rachel Bradley). Stuntman Tommy was a co-host until October 2012.[9] "Nerdpunk" Jeff Fox had a co-hosting stint until leaving in January 2014.[10] Rapper Ken "the Highlander" Hylind is the current co-host.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Killer Klowns from Outer Space | Bob McReed | Credited as Chris Titus |
| 1996 | Crash Dive | Dent | |
| 2007 | Scar | Jeff | |
| 2008 | Remarkable Power | JP Zahn | |
| 2012 | Bad Parents | Nick | |
| 2017 | Special Unit | Garrett Fowler | Also director, executive producer and writer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 21 Jump Street | Jack Archer | Episode: "Woolly Bullies" |
| 1989 | Columbo | Paramilitary Man #1 | Episode: "Grand Deceptions" |
| 1996 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | State Trooper | Episode: "Dead Lois Walking" |
| 1997 | Deep Family Secrets | Cowboy #1 | Television film |
| 1997 | Union Square | Guy | Episode: "Michael's First Stand" |
| 1998 | Jenny | Surf Guy | Episode: "A Girl's Gotta Get It" |
| 1998 | Prey | Marksman | Episode: "Discovery" |
| 1998 | Damon | Murphy | Episode: "The Apartment" |
| 1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Greg Hanson - The Farmer | Episode: "The Motorcycle" |
| 2000 | Who's Watching Who? | Starring | Television film |
| 2000-2002 | Titus | Christopher Titus | Also executive producer and writer 54 episodes |
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone | Gabe O'Brien | Episode: "Gabe's Story" |
| 2003 | Yes, Dear | Brian | Episode: "When Jimmy Met Greggy" |
| 2003 | Future Tense | John Chase | Television film |
| 2006 | Special Unit | Garrett Fowler | Also executive producer and writer Television pilot |
| 2007-2008 | Big Shots | Brody Johns | 11 episodes |
| 2011 | CSI: Miami | Trevor Mason | Episode: "Caged" |
| 2014 | Pawnography | Host | 30 episodes |
| 2015 | The Exes | Officer Burke | Episode: "Requiem for a Dream" |
| 2015 | Rizzoli & Isles | Jerry Jankowski | Episode: "Gumshoe" |
| 2015 | Finding Carter | Detective Dougherty | Episode: "The Corrections" |
| 2018 | We're Not Friends | Vic | Episode: "Don Sucks" |
| 2020 | Titus 20th Anniversary | Christopher Titus | Unofficial web special, 1 episode |
Discography
edit- Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (2004) Comedy Central Records
- The Fifth Annual End of The World Tour (2007) Comedy Central Records
- Love Is Evol (2009) Comedy Central Records
- Neverlution (2011) Comedy Central Records
- Voice in My Head (2013) DVD Exclusive
- Angry Pursuit of Happiness (2015)
- Born With a Defect (2016)
- Amerigeddon (2018)
- Carrying Monsters (2020)
- Zero Side Effects (2022)
References
edit- ^ Mike Rose, cleveland com (October 1, 2023). "Famous birthdays list for October 1, 2023 includes celebrities Brie Larson, Sarah Drew". cleveland. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "'Titus': Beyond Dysfunction With Wit, Evolving Insight". Los Angeles Times. March 25, 2000. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ "On 'Edge' - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. October 20, 2011. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Love is Evol Description" Archived March 8, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 8 June 2015
- ^ "Christopher Titus to Bring Solo Show Neverlution to San Francisco in February - Theater News - Dec 17, 2010". Theatermania.com. December 17, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ Crook, John (June 29, 2011). "Christopher Titus unleashes star-spangled comic rant in 'Neverlution'". Zap2it. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "I have finally settled on a name for the new tour... - The Real Christopher Titus". Facebook. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Angry Pursuit of Happiness Filming". www.christophertitus.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ^ ChristopherTitus (August 13, 2013). "Christopher Titus". Titus Podcast. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ Colonel Jeff Fox [@ColonelJeffFox] (January 14, 2014). "I have retired from the @TitusNation podcast. Thanks, everyone! It's been fun, but I want to dedicate more time to my cats. =^.^=" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
edit
- Official website
- Christopher Titus at IMDb
- Christopher Titus discography at MusicBrainz