Alex English is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He has opened for and toured with such acts as: Michael Che, Roy Wood Jr., Michelle Wolf, and Colin Jost. His musings as a self-proclaimed “millennial-in-the-middle” have also earned him opportunities to perform for various American colleges and universities.
Alex English’s most recent television appearances include: “Inside Amy Schumer,” “That Damn Michael Che,” “Pause with Sam Jay,” and “High Maintenance.”
English made his Comedy Central stand-up debut on “Ilana Glazer Presents: Tight Five,” and can also be seen on the second season of SeeSo’s “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac.”
New York Magazine has listed him as a “Comedian You Should & Will Know.” He was also lauded as one of “The Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor” by the New York Times.
In 2020, he was cast in the reboot of National Lampoon: The Radio Hour.
Alex is currently a writer on Saturday Night Live and in 2022 received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series in his first season.
He’s previously written for BET’s critically-acclaimed The Rundown with Robin Thede, as well as Netflix’s The Fix with Jimmy Carr.
English lives in New York City, where he is a regular performer at the Comedy Cellar, and co-hosts DAD Comedy at The Jane Hotel.
About Top Secret Comedy Club:
Top Secret Comedy Club New York is a premier destination for live stand-up comedy in the heart of Manhattan, bringing the raw energy and underground spirit of New York City’s comedy scene to the East Village. Known as a true comedy cellar for discovering both rising talent and world famous acts, Top Secret Comedy Club NYC delivers world-class live stand-up comedy every night of the week.
With an intimate room, electric crowds, and a reputation for surprise celebrity drop-ins, the club has quickly become one of the top-rated comedy clubs in New York City. Audiences can expect sharp, unfiltered stand-up from comedians who perform on the biggest stages in NYC and beyond.
Whether you’re an East Village local or visiting Manhattan, Top Secret Comedy Club is the go-to spot for the best stand-up comedy in NYC, where tomorrow’s stars and today’s legends share the same stage.
