"Unique, clever...voice of comedy for the next generation."
- Exponent, Baldwin Wallace College (campus newspaper)
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in a large Italian-Americanized family, this former Second City performer is one of the youngest comedians headlining across the country. From childhood to the enduring struggles of trying to adjust to adulthood, Ray’s material touches on all of his life experiences and insecurities. His humor is smart, likeable, and energetic. Besides touring the nation’s top comedy clubs, Ray is also one of the most requested comedians on college campuses.
Based in New York City, Ray is quickly making an impact on the Manhattan comedy scene. In 2005, he made his national television debut on the Lifetime Network, where his performance at Gotham Comedy Club aired on “How Clean is Your House?” That performance led to appearances on the E! Network and Entertainment Tonight. Ray also frequents the Bob and Tom Show, he’s been the featured comedian of the week on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and clips off his first full-length comedy CD entitled "1647 Waterbury" can be heard on SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio.
Website
raydevito.net
TV Shows
Television and Radio
How Clean Is Your House Performer Lifetime Network
MTV News Concert Emcee MTV
Entertainment Tonight Correspondent CBS
Bob and Tom Show Featured Comedian Nationally Syndicated
XM Radio Featured Comedian Satellite Radio
SIRIUS Featured Comedian Satellite Radio
Films
Film
Taxi Dancer Army Recruit Dir. Jamie Greenberg
Albums
CD: 1647 Waterbury, 2004 (plays on "XM" Radio)
DVD: Center of Attention, 2006
Ray Devito's Interests
General
I'm a coneseur of life, not neccessarily a coneseur of spell-checking devices. Also I exercise a lot, and begrudgingly a sports fan.
Music
Bob Dylan, Beck, Ramones, Gnarls Barkley, Outkast, Primus, Morrisey/Smiths, Weezer, Jay-Z, Wilco, Eminem, Beatles, Jimmy Eat World, David Bowie, Sublime, Fall Out Boy, Buddy Holly, Mando Diao, Coldplay, Nirvana, Kanye West, New Order, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, The Shins, NWA family, Radiohead, Chris Robinson, Stereophonics, Public Enemy, Tegan and Sarah, The Kinks, A Tribe Called Quest, Bobby Darin, Wheatus, De La Soul, Green Day, pre1981: Elton John, Rod Stewart, & Stevie Wonder; Frankie Valli and, only 3 out of 4, Four Seasons
Movies
Big Lewboski, Scarface, Goodfellas, Better Off Dead, Tombstone, and the Jazz Singer; and pretty much anything w/ Edward Norton in it, that guy's good.
Television
Family Guy, Curb Your Enthusiasim, The Sopranos, Daily Show, South Park, Arrested Development, and any show I'M ON!!
Books
I admit I don't read much outside the USA Today Sports Section, but when I do I'll go through a kick where I'll a bunch of classics that I should've read in High School. The best of those: Catch-22, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Catcher in the Rye....I know I really went out on limb w/ those three, but I will say this the Jungle by Upton Sinclair not a fun read very long, boring, and deppressing! There I nay-sayed a classic that was responsible for the FDA.
Heroes
the guy who when I was drunk and had no money, he bought me 2 BBQ Pork sandwiches in the parking lot of Froggy's Nightclub in Paducah, KY
About me:
I'm a stand-up comedian, originally from Cleveland, OH.
Now I'm living in the ethnic friendly confines that is Queens, NY.
You may have seen me on MTV, Entertainment Tonight, and the Lifetime Network.
My CD '1647 Waterbury' gets air play on Ch. 150/151 on 'XM' Radio.
I've probably performed in your town before, and I'll probably be there again.
You can check out DVD clips and more on my website:
Black Country Club (white guy helping black friend gain acceptance)
The Intervention
(Worker calls his own intervention..does it work out?)
Insane Plea, one of my favorite jokes.
Comedy Forum in St. Peters, MO
Comedy short I wrote, filmed and edited by Rob Paravonian
Here's me performing in Denver, Colorado; jokes included in this set include: hooters ad, confidence, chest shave, eyes, sea world, and many other hilarious jokes of mine ;)
Who I'd like to meet: Does Alan Greenspan have a page on myspace?
I was on it in the begining but being that my parents were still up, they made me go to my room. But let me know when you will be on next and I'll try to be there! They video was sooo funny! My friends and I were DYING because of it. Oh baby, look at you hanging out after a show. lol but unfortunatly, I can't make it. Sorry!
Hey! THANK YOU for everything! You did a great job and I was very pleased. You are a great guy and I will highly recommend you to everyone I know. Please let me know when you are in the area doing a show or something... I'd love to see you again! Hope you are doing well!
Ahahah yeah Ray, you always come in at the best times. Now Ray, I don't understand why you have no comedy show yet. I wanted to surprise you and come to your show one day!
Haha! Iowa also gave birth to John Wayne, however, who was born as Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa in 1907. So it almost balances out our killing Buddy Holly. Let me know when the next show/post-show party is happening!
i'm sorry i couldn't make it tonight honey! i just got done doing homework and i have SO much more to do tomorrow before i go to DC :( I am so sorry I feel really bad...what are u doing for halloween? maybe we can meet up then?
Good morning sunshine!! Went to the comedy cellar again this weekend. Chris and I go every Saturday like usual and you are still the funniest one we seen! Hope your week is great and full of blessings! Farewell from Morgantown WV!!!
What goes sizzle, sizzle? Me sausages in the pan. Ah willin for a grillin, last of the Summer Sunshine. keep her lit my friend. Happy holiday. Slan ma chara
