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 on May 25, 1973, is an American comedian, actor, writer, director, cartoonist, and musician. He is known for his unique style of comedy. He often uses a calm, serious voice (called "deadpan") and plays his guitar during his stand-up shows. Demetri also draws funny cartoons that are part of his jokes. Many kids know his voice as Ice Bear from Cartoon Network's show We Bare Bears. He also used to be a special reporter on The Daily Show.

Demetri Martin's Early Life

Demetri Martin was born in New York City on May 25, 1973. His family is Greek-American. He grew up in Toms River, New Jersey. As a teenager, he worked at his family’s diner. He finished high school in 1991.

Demetri went to Yale University and graduated in 1995. While there, he wrote a very long poem that could be read the same way forwards and backwards. This is called a palindrome. He also joined a group that juggled things for fun.

After Yale, 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 left law school before his last year. He decided to follow his dream of becoming a comedian.

Demetri Martin's Career in Comedy

Demetri Martin performing stand-up comedy in 2007

Demetri Martin started doing stand-up comedy in 1997. He got his first big break in 2001 on a show called Premium Blend. In 2003, he won an award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for his show If I.... This show was later made into a TV special.

From 2003 to 2004, Demetri wrote for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. In 2004, he had his own comedy special on Comedy Central. In this special, he used funny drawings as part of his jokes. He also played his guitar and harmonica. Sometimes, his friends would act out stories while he played music.

Starting in 2005, Demetri became a special reporter on The Daily Show. He hosted a part called "Trendspotting." He talked about popular things among young people. He stopped working on The Daily Show in 2014.

Demetri released his first comedy album, These Are Jokes, in 2006. He also appeared in music videos for bands like Fountains of Wayne and Travis. In 2007, he was on the HBO show Flight of the Conchords. He played a character who played the keytar.

In 2008, Demetri had a role in the movie The Rocker. In 2009, he hosted his own TV show on Comedy Central called Important Things With Demetri Martin. The show ran for two seasons.

Demetri also acted in the movie Taking Woodstock in 2009. He played the main character, Elliot Tiber. This movie was based on a true story. In 2011, he had a small role in the movie Contagion.

Demetri has also written books. His first book, This Is a Book, came out in 2011. He released another comedy album in 2012 called Demetri Martin. Standup Comedian.

Since 2015, Demetri has voiced Ice Bear in the popular Cartoon Network series We Bare Bears. He also narrates its spin-off show, We Baby Bears. In 2016, he wrote, directed, and starred in his own movie called Dean.

Demetri Martin's Comedic Style

Demetri Martin in 2012

Demetri Martin is known for his unique way of telling jokes. He often uses short, one-line jokes. He also draws pictures on a large pad to go along with his jokes. He plays different musical instruments during his shows, like the guitar, harmonica, piano, and ukulele.

His style is often compared to other comedians like Mitch Hedberg and Steven Wright. He has also said that the cartoonist Gary Larson, who created The Far Side, influenced him. Demetri has even submitted his own cartoons to The New Yorker magazine.

Demetri enjoys using music in his performances. He has said that he wants to grow his comedy style. He wants to talk about deeper feelings and connect with his audience in new ways.

Demetri Martin's Personal Life

Demetri Martin was briefly married to a high school classmate named Jen. They got married while they were both in college.

In 2012, Demetri married his long-time partner, Rachael Beame. They live in California.

Demetri has severe allergies to seafood, poultry, nuts, and some beans.

Demetri Martin's 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 (2011)
• 19 1/2 Stories (2017)

Art Collections

• Point Your Face at This (2013)
• If It's Not Funny It's Art (2017)

Films

• Dean (2016)

Demetri Martin's Filmography

Demetri Martin's Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Demetri Martin para niños