Ian Karmel
Ian Karmel (born October 9, 1984) is an American stand-up comedian and writer. He is currently the co-head writer for CBS’ "The Late Late Show with James Corden". He wrote for the 2017 and 2018 Grammy Awards as well as the 2016 Tony Awards. His work on the 2016 Tony Awards earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. His work on ": When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool" won him an Emmy in 2019. Early life. Karmel was born into a Jewish family in Portland, Oregon and raised in Beaverton . He graduated from Westview High School, and subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University. Career. Karmel was featured in the Netflix 15-minute standup special series "The Comedy Lineup", which premiered on July 3, 2018. He made his late night debut in 2014 on TBS' "Conan", and was also in 2014 featured on Comedy Central's "Adam DeVine's House Party" Season 2. In 2015, he released his album "9.2" on Pitchfork through the Portland label Kill Rock Stars. Karmel's other TV credits include IFC's sketch comedy series "Portlandia" and the Travel  Channel's food reality TV series "Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America". He has been a guest post-game analyst and commentator for the Portland Trail Blazers. His training includes Los Angeles improv company The Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade. He has been a regular contributor to the "Portland Mercury", writing the weekly column "Everything as F*ck". He also serves as the lead voice and creative force behind the weekly podcast "All Fantasy Everything" on the HeadGum network. He headlines various clubs throughout the US and lives in Los Angeles.