Mitch Hedberg

Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and comedian. He was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hedberg's trademark was his hippie look and his relaxed unconventional comedic delivery.

 Career 
Hedberg began his stand-up career in Florida. He later moved to Seattle and began to tour. He soon appeared on MTV's Comikaze. This was followed by a 1996 appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman that brought him his big break. He won the 1997 grand prize at the Seattle Comedy Competition. The next year he appeared in an episode of Fox's series That '70s Show.

In 1999, he completed his own independent feature movie, Los Enchiladas!. He was the star, writer, director and producer. He recorded three comedy CDs: Strategic Grill Locations, Mitch All Together, and Do You Believe in Gosh?. The last was released posthumously. He also appeared at the Montreal Just for Laughs comedy festival in 1996, and again in 1998 and 2001.

At the same time as his rising fame in the entertainment industry, Hedberg appeared on Letterman nine more times. He signed a half-million dollar deal with Fox for a television sitcom. Hedberg was supposed to be the next Jerry Seinfeld. George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Mike Birbiglia and Lewis Black were reportedly among his comedian fans.

 Discography 
 Strategic Grill Locations (1999) (Originally self-published, later re-released on the Comedy Central label, edited)
 Mitch All Together (November 18, 2003)
 Do You Believe in Gosh? (September 9, 2008)

 Filmography 
 Year  Title  Role 1999  Los Enchiladas!  Lee 2000  Almost Famous  Eagles Road Manager 2005  Lords of Dogtown  Frank Nasworthy (Urethane Wheels Guy)

 TV appearances 
 Year  Title  Role/Info 1998  That '70s Show  Episode 11, as Frank (Chef at the Hub) Premium Blend  Episode dated May 23, 1998 as Himself Late Show with David Letterman  Himself (2 episodes) 1999  Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist  Episode 67 "Past Lives" and Episode 73 "Garden", both as Himself Comedy Central Presents  Himself Late Show with David Letterman  Himself (2 episodes) Home Movies  Episodes 104 and 105 as The Pet Eulogist and Mitch, respectively 2000  Late Show with David Letterman  Himself  2001  Ed  Episode 110 as Dave Just for Laughs in Montreal  Himself Late Friday  Himself Home Movies  Episodes 112 and 113 as Cop and Dr. Fizzel (Anger Management Counselor), respectively Late Show with David Letterman  Himself (2 episodes) 2002  Saddle Rash  Various voices Late Show with David Letterman  Himself 2003  Late Show with David Letterman  Himself  Late Night with Conan O'Brien  Himself Crank Yankers  Himself 2004  Shorties Watchin' Shorties  Episodes 4 and 9 as Himself Late Night with Conan O'Brien  Himself

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Category:1968 births
Category:Actors from Minnesota
Category:Comedians from Minnesota
Category:American stand-up comedians
Category:Living people