Demetri Martin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Demetri Martin
Martin performing in April 2007
Born	(1973-05-25) May 25, 1973 (age 52) New York City, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television film
Alma mater	Yale University New York University
Years active	1997–present
Genres	Surreal humor musical comedy sketch comedy alternative comedy observational comedy wit/word play
Subject(s)	Everyday life American culture
Spouse	Jen Martin ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2000)​ Rachael Beame ​ (m. 2012)​
Children	2

Demetri Martin (born May 25, 1973) is an American comedian, actor, writer, director, cartoonist, and musician. He is known for his unique style of stand-up comedy, which often includes playing musical instruments, drawing cartoons, and telling clever one-liner jokes. Many people know him as the voice of Ice Bear in the popular Cartoon Network show We Bare Bears.

Early Life and Education

Demetri Martin was born in New York City on May 25, 1973. His family is Greek-American, and his grandparents came from Greece. He grew up in Toms River, New Jersey, and has a younger brother and sister. As a teenager, he worked at his family's diner.

He went to Yale University and graduated in 1995 with a degree in History. While at Yale, he wrote a very long poem that could be read the same way forwards and backwards (this is called a palindrome). He also enjoyed juggling with a group called the Anti-Gravity Society.

After college, Demetri was accepted into Harvard Law School, but he chose to go to New York University School of Law instead because he received a full scholarship. However, he decided to leave law school before his final year to follow his dream of becoming a comedian.

Demetri Martin's Career

Martin doing standup in 2007

Demetri Martin started doing stand-up comedy in 1997. He quickly became known for his special style. In 2003, he won the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for his show called If I.... This show was later made into a TV special for the BBC.

From 2003 to 2004, Demetri worked as a writer for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. In 2004, he had his own special on Comedy Central called Comedy Central Presents. During this show, he used funny drawings as part of his jokes and played the guitar. He even had his mom and grandma appear in one part!

From 2005 to 2014, Demetri was a contributor on The Daily Show. He had a segment called "Trendspotting" where he would talk about popular trends among young people. He also released a comedy album called These Are Jokes in 2006.

Demetri has appeared in music videos, including "Someone to Love" by Fountains of Wayne and "Selfish Jean" by Travis. In 2007, he was on the HBO show Flight of the Conchords. He also acted in the movie The Rocker (2008).

In 2009, Demetri hosted his own TV show on Comedy Central called Important Things With Demetri Martin, which ran for two seasons. He also acted in the movie Taking Woodstock (2009), directed by Ang Lee, where he played the main character, Elliot Tiber.

In 2011, Demetri released his first book, This Is a Book. He also had a small role in the movie Contagion. In 2012, he released another comedy album, Demetri Martin. Standup Comedian.

One of his most famous roles is voicing Ice Bear in the animated series We Bare Bears (2015–2019) and the narrator in its spin-off, We Baby Bears (2022–present). In 2016, he wrote, directed, edited, and starred in his own film called Dean.

Demetri's Comedic Style

Demetri Martin is known for his very unique way of doing stand-up comedy. He often uses:

• One-liners: Short, clever jokes.
• Drawings: He uses a large pad to show funny pictures that go along with his jokes.
• Music: He plays various instruments like the guitar, harmonica, piano, and ukulele during his performances. Sometimes he plays several at once!

His style is often compared to other comedians like Mitch Hedberg and Steven Wright, who also use a calm, "deadpan" delivery for their jokes. He also gets ideas from cartoonists like Gary Larson, who created The Far Side. Demetri has even submitted his own cartoons to The New Yorker magazine.

While he loves one-liners, Demetri has said he wants to explore new ways to connect with his audience and talk about deeper feelings in his comedy.

Personal Life

Demetri Martin married Rachael Beame on June 1, 2012, in Santa Monica, California. They have two children, a daughter named Eve and a son named Paul. They live in Los Feliz, California.

Demetri has severe allergic reactions (called anaphylactic reactions) to seafood, poultry, nuts, and some beans.

Works

Albums & Specials

• If I (2004)
• These Are Jokes (2006)
• Person (2007)
• Standup Comedian. (2012)
• Live (At The Time) (2015)
• The Overthinker (2018)
• Demetri Deconstructed (2024)

Television Shows

• Important Things with Demetri Martin (2009–2010)

Books

• This Is a Book, April 2011
• 19 1/2 Stories, 2017

Art Collections

• Point Your Face at This, March 2013
• If It's Not Funny It's Art, September 2017

Films

• Dean (2016)

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Demetri Martin para niños