Dubbed a “comedian’s comedian” by his peers, Dave Attell’s sardonic wit made him famous in comedy clubs across the country. A New Yorker through and through, Attell rose to fame on the improv stage but hit the big time as host and creator of Comedy Central’s “Insomniac with Dave Attell” (2001- 03). Named one of Entertainment Weekly magazine’s “25 Funniest People in America,” Attell also appeared as a commentator on “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central, 1996- ) and wrote for “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 1975- ).

Born Jan. 18, 1965 in Queens, NY, Attell grew up on Long Island. After graduating with a