Chris Distefano is a well-known comedy actor, scriptwriter and stand-up comedian
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Chris Distefano is a well-known comedy actor, scriptwriter and stand-up comedian
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Chris was born on August 26, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York City. He was raised by his mother as his father passed away when he was young. Chris attended St. Joseph's College and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York Institute of Technology.
Chris was in a relationship with Carly Aquilino, his co-star from ‘Girl Code’. A few years later, they broke-up owing to some personal issues. Chris is now enjoying a happy married life with Jazzy, a Zumba instructor. Chris and Jazzy are blessed with a daughter named Deliah.
Chris always wanted to be in a profession that could make people laugh. He was inspired by his father, as he too was a humorous person. Chris was also a fan of the legendary podcast artist, Jay Leno. Not surprisingly, he decided to become a comedian at a very young age.
Chris started off by writing short comedy scripts and by performing the same at the local comedy club. Most of his acts were inspired by Jay Leno’s shows. Apart from performing, he also observed the acts of other comedians who performed at some top-notch comedy clubs. He viewed many acts, performed by famous comedians like Kevin Hart and Chris Rock.
Chris then started forwarding his scripts to these prestigious comedy clubs. After a few initial rejections, he finally got an opportunity to present an act at one of the most popular clubs, Gotham Comedy Club. All his acts were liked by the audience and soon offers started to pour in. Chris then went on to perform at many other comedy clubs like Carolines on Broadway and Comedy Cellar.
Chris’ breakthrough came in 2010 when he hosted the Fencing Masters US Olympics. After displaying his hosting skills,Chris was suddenly the most sought-after celebrity host of the time. He then went on to host the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in the year 2011.
The same year, he debuted as a stand-up comedian. He appeared in the second season of MTV2’s comedy reality show, ‘Guy Code’. The show basically showsthecodes of conduct of men in asarcastic and satirical manner. Since ‘Guy Code’ hadan appealing and fresh concept,it was appreciated by many and hence it enjoyed an impressive viewership. The second season of the show, the one in which Chris made his debut, was later announced as the most liked season.Chris is still a part of the show.