Posts By Carl Kozlowski

Tom Shadyac had it all until he gave most of it back.

Shadyac directed most of Jim Carrey’s comedy blockbusters, including the “Ace Ventura” films, “Liar Liar” and “Bruce Almighty.”

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Paul Rodriguez seemed like a charmed comedian … on paper.

He enjoys a decades-long stand-up career, has made many appearances in TV shows and movies and frontlined the first TV …
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Tom Dreesen has toured with Frank Sinatra and logged 60 “Tonight Show” appearances, but the comedian had to overcome some incredibly harrowing experiences to get where he is today.

“I …
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Andrew Dice Clay became the most divisive man in entertainment long before the dawn of Outrage Culture.

At his peak, Clay sold out Madison Square Garden on two consecutive night. …
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Kevin Nealon has been making people laugh for the past 40 years.

He’s been one of the longest-running stars on Saturday Night Live and played Doug Wilson in nearly 100 …
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Drummer Danny Seraphine helped form the legendary rock band Chicago 50 years ago, a journey complete with more highs and lows than most musicians ever encounter.

Teaming with lifelong friends …
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There are few comedians who can last decades in the touring business without going on autopilot.

Yet Sinbad— who shot to fame in the 1980s on the “Star Search” talent …
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Adam Carolla built his own “pirate ship” that spans film, TV, stand-up comedy and, of course, podcasting.

Carolla kicked off his radio career co-hosting “Loveline” alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky. The …
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Pittsburgh native Vinny Fasline grew up in a boisterous Italian Catholic family.

He had dreams of taking his athletic abilities to college and beyond, but his idyllic life took a …
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John C. Reilly made his first indelible impression upon moviegoers in the 1999 classic “Magnolia.”

Reilly’s character, a sensitive Catholic policeman, stood as the quiet center of a maelstrom of …
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