Dwayne Perkins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dwayne Perkins
Dwayne Perkins 2016
Born	(1971-03-21) March 21, 1971 (age 54) Brooklyn, New York, US
Medium	Stand-up, television, radio
Years active	1995–present

Dwayne Perkins was born on March 21, 1971. He is an American stand-up comedian. This means he performs comedy live on stage, often telling jokes and stories. Dwayne is from Brooklyn, New York. He now lives in Los Angeles.

Dwayne has been on many popular TV shows. These include Conan and The Jay Leno Show. He was also featured on Comedy Central. In 2012, Rolling Stone magazine named him one of their "Five Comics to Watch." This meant they thought he was a rising star in comedy. In 2015, he was a special guest at the Rotterdam International Comedy Festival. He was an "artist-in-residence," which means he spent time there working and performing.

Dwayne Perkins' Comedy Journey

Starting His Comedy Career

Dwayne Perkins studied at the New York Institute of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree there. While in college, he often hosted events. This experience helped him start performing comedy. He began at the Uptown Comedy Club in Harlem.

After college, Dwayne moved to Boston in 1994. He continued to perform stand-up comedy. In 1999, he was performing at The Comedy Studio in Boston. Scouts from Late Night with Conan O'Brien saw him. He made his first TV comedy appearance on that show in July 1999. Around this time, he also performed at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal. This festival showcases new comedy talent.

Performing in Los Angeles and Beyond

In 2003, Dwayne Perkins moved to Los Angeles. He often performs at famous comedy clubs there. These include The Comedy & Magic Club and the Laugh Factory. He has also performed at the Hollywood Improv and The Comedy Store.

Dwayne's comedy has taken him all over the world. He has performed in the United States and Canada. He has also entertained audiences in Europe and the United Kingdom. His travels include South Africa, India, and the United Arab Emirates. He has even performed in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China.

Dwayne Perkins' Comedy Style

Dwayne Perkins likes to make many different people laugh. He aims for a wide audience. When he first started, he performed for mostly Black audiences in Harlem. Later, he performed for mostly White audiences in Boston. He says both experiences helped shape his comedy style.

Dwayne prefers a subtle and gentle approach to comedy. He avoids being too harsh or confrontational. He does talk about race in his jokes. However, it is not the main focus of his comedy. People often describe his delivery as "likeable" and "matter-of-fact." This means he sounds friendly and speaks clearly.

Dwayne Perkins on Television

Dwayne Perkins has appeared on many TV shows. Here is a list of some of his appearances: