Claude Stuart
- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
Claude Stuart is a comedian, actor, writer and producer. From packing
comedy venues across the globe to regular television appearances on
shows like "The Tonight Show", and "Last Comic Standing," Claude Stuart
has come a long way from his down home southern roots. By his own
admission, he was "paddled on more than one occasion for being the
class clown." Claude's explosive, in-your-face, rapid-fire, madman
stage style is truly an exhilarating assault on the senses and has
evoked comparisons to golden era physical comedians such as Steve
Martin, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Claude's unique brand of Don
Rickles-esque crowd interaction, coupled with clever well-written jokes
makes him not only the world's first physical insult comedian but a
"comedy triple threat!" Claude's decision to pursue a career as a
comedian was not well-received by his family. Born in deep south
tugboat town, Greenville Mississippi, Claude's attorney father and
school teacher mother were not initially thrilled their only son chose
stand-up over law school. "Growing up, there was more judgment in my
house than Nuremberg. Most kids got in trouble; I got cross examined,'"
says Claude. Instead of taking the criticism personally, he transformed
the experience into the unique style his fans have come to know and
love. He likens his comedy to legal arguments focused upon proving a
point, which clearly comes from growing up in a family full of lawyers.
Now, even his parents agree: Comedy was the right choice! Claude's
natural comedic flair was recognized early on. As a teen he interned at
a local radio station and ended up writing and performing a morning
show broadcast to over 30 cities nationwide. Next he won the title,
"Funniest Person at SMU." After a pit stop in Houston where he
developed his stand up act, he naturally ended up in L.A.. This lead to
an extremely successful stand up career; as well as myriad appearances
in feature films - such as Starship Troopers, Man On the Moon and Adam
Carolla's Road Hard - and television, including a recent spot starring
with Jay Leno on the wildly popular "Undercover Jay" skit segment of
"The Tonight Show." Some of his other credits include national
commercials for products such as, Honda, Heineken, Jeep, Grapenuts and
even Midol. He has appeared on "That 70's Show," "Scrubs," "Comics
Unleashed," "Will & Grace," "The Best Damn Sports Period!,"
"Oblivious!," "Talk Soup" and as a regular on "The Bob and Tom Show."
Claude frequently performs at the world famous Hollywood Improv and is
currently on tour, headlining comedy clubs, colleges , cruises and
military tours for our troops; nationwide and internationally. Claude
also recently co-founded the production company/sketch comedy team
"Recycled Babies"; in which he is a writer, producer and performer.
