Ian Karmel


Ian Karmel 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 has written for the 2017 and 2018 Grammy Awards as well as the 2016 Tony Awards. His work on the 2017 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.

Career

Karmel was featured in the Netflix 15 min 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. Ian’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, as well as 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 and he has been a regular contributor for the Portland Mercury, writing his 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 America and lives in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Television