Dave Attell

Comedian Dave Attell is the host and writer of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell. The hit series is a travelogue of after-hours experiences in cities across the country. Born in Queens and raised in Long Island, Attell is highly respected in the industry, the media, as well as with his audiences. A stand-up comic for the past 18 years, he has risen to the top of his craft, recently named one of the “25 Funniest People in America” by Entertainment Weekly Magazine.

Attell has made numerous appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Conan O'Brien,” “The Howard Stern Show,” “Later with Carson Daly” and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”. He also appeared in Chris Rock’s cult film "Pootie Tang”. Other television credits include FOX's "Arrested Development," NBC's "Ed," HBO, Comedy Central’s "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and his own half-hour stand-up special "Comedy Central Presents Dave Attell”.