Jonny McGovern
Jonny McGovern (born July 12, 1976), also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, appeared as a cast member of Logo's "The Big Gay Sketch Show", and hosts the internet talk show "Hey Qween!" Early life. Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and Rob Gutowski in Brooklyn, New York. His parents traveled often and McGovern grew up primarily in Egypt and Thailand. McGovern later returned to the United States to study acting at Boston University , where he earned a BFA. He is openly gay. Career. McGovern stated that he was inspired to create his signature comedic character, The Gay Pimp, after listening to rap songs and interviews by Eminem. McGovern has said, After the songs from the show began to get heavy rotation in New York City nightclubs, McGovern was approached about making a music video for one of his songs, "Soccer Practice". The success of the single garnered attention for McGovern, and he contributed commentary on a variety of VH1 shows (such as "Best Week Ever", "Totally Gay", and "40 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes") as  well as earned a slot on Comedy Central's all-gay comedy show "Out on the Edge", hosted by Alan Cumming. McGovern hosts his own YouTube show on StreamTV titled "Hey Qween!", where he interviews various icons of the LGBT community. The show was co-hosted up until 2020 by the late Lady Red Couture. As a tribute to her passing, McGovern released the 3-track EP "Flowers (Songs to Lady Red)" in November 2020, with Adam Joseph as producer. McGovern hosts "Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern", a weekly free LGBT themed podcast based out of Los Angeles since August  2010. It was based in New York City from January 16, 2006 to January 11, 2010. Discography. Note: