Erik Griffin

Erik Griffin (born March 12, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster and actor. He played Montez Walker on Comedy Central's Workaholics.[1][2]

Erik Griffin
Griffin in 2018 interviewing the LA Rams
Birth nameErik Griffin
Born (1972-03-12) March 12, 1972
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
MediumStand-up comedy, podcasting, film, television
GenresObservational comedy
SpouseRachel Sklar
Websiteerikgriffin.com

He has had acting roles in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, I'm Dying Up Here,[3] Murder Mystery, and Blunt Talk.

Early life

Griffin was born on March 12, 1972 in Los Angeles, California. He was raised by his mother, an immigrant from Belize.[4][5] He never met his father.[6]

Career

Griffin started doing stand-up in 2003.[1] Prior to this, he worked at a school coaching basketball and handling office work.[7]

Griffin recorded a half-hour special for Comedy Central on February 28, 2013. Later that year, he released his first stand-up album, Technical Foul: Volume One, on March 12, 2013.[1][4]

Erik Griffin: The Ugly Truth premiered on July 7, 2017 on Showtime.[8][9] His next special Amerikan Warrior also premiered on Showtime in June 2018.[10]

Beginning in 2022, Brendan Schaub and Theo Von added Chris D'Elia to their weekly podcast "King and the Sting", renaming it to "King and the Sting and Wing". During this time Griffin became a regular guest-host.[11] On November 4, 2022, "King and the Sting and Wing" was officially renamed "The Golden Hour", with Griffin Replacing Theo Von.[12] He also hosts his own podcast, Riffin' With Griffin.

Documentary appearances
Year Title Director Notes
2010 Just Like Us Ahmed Ahmed [7]
2017 Funny: The Documentary J.D. Cohen [7]

References
  1. Czajkowski, Elise (2013-05-06). "Talking to Erik Griffin About 'The Half Hour', 'Workaholics', and Visual Comedy". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  2. Love, Matthew (September 30, 2015). "Erik Griffin of Workaholics chats breaking character and life on the road". Time Out.
  3. Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2015). "'Workaholics' Star Erik Griffin, Andrew Santino Join Showtime's 'I'm Dying Up Here'". TheWrap. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  4. Shaukat, Omar (2013-03-05). "Comedians You Should Know: An Interview With Erik Griffin". The Good Men Project. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  5. Tuccio-Koonz, Linda (2016-05-31). "Actor/comicErik Griffin of 'Workaholics' fame at Comix Mohegan Sun, June 2–4". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  6. "WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, Episode 1238 - Erik Griffin". WTF with Marc Maron Podcast. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  7. Barone (September 5, 2012). "It's All About the Journey". Submerge Magazine. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  8. Topel, Fred (June 1, 2017). "6 Comedy Lessons From the Cast of I'm Dying Up Here". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  9. Justice, John (July 7, 2017). "Erik Griffin Talks His New Comedy Special, 'The Ugly Truth'". BET.com. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  10. Metz, Nina (June 5, 2018). "My worst moment: 'I'm Dying Up Here's' Erik Griffin and an out-of-control audience member". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  11. "King and the Sting". Youtube. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  12. "The New Best Hour of the Week". Youtube. Retrieved December 2, 2022.


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