Hinchcliffe's style of roasting and dark sense of humor appealed to fellow comedian Jeff Ross, also known as the "Roastmaster General" of the television series Comedy Central Roast. He is also known for broaching uncomfortable and sensitive topics during his stand-up sets. Hinchcliffe became known at The Comedy Store for insulting other comics and audience members during shows. He also started opening for comedians Joe Rogan and Jeff Ross on tour. He was hired to work the phones and the cover booth, eventually becoming a paid regular at the venue. He started performing stand-up at open mics at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California. In 2007, Hinchcliffe moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in comedy. In an interview with he said that his insults also got him punched in the face on the school bus on his first day of school. Hinchcliffe told the Free Times of Columbia, South Carolina that he grew up in a tough neighborhood and that he first developed roasting as a defense mechanism. Hinchcliffe attended Ursuline High School, graduating in 2002 where he was on the wrestling team. After a set filled with racist comments toward Asian-Americans in May 2021, he was dropped by his agent and lost a number of engagements.īorn in Youngstown, Ohio, Hinchcliffe was raised by his single mother in the city's north side. His one-hour stand-up special One Shot premiered on Netflix in 2016. He is the host of the comedy podcast Kill Tony. Hinchcliffe is known primarily for his insult comedy. He also appeared as a roaster on the All Def Digital Roast of Snoop Dogg that aired on Fusion in 2016. He has been on the writing staff of the Comedy Central Roast series. Tony Hinchcliffe is an American comedian. Comedy roasts, insult comedy, observational comedy, blue comedy, crowd-workĮveryday life, current events, politics, self-deprecation, raceĬomedy Central Roast, One Shot, Kill Tony
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |