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==Early life and background==
==Early life and background==
Russell Peters was born to Eric and Maureen Peters in [[Toronto]] and grew up in [[Brampton, Ontario|Brampton]], [[Ontario]] in Canada. His father was born in [[Mumbai]], [[India]], and his mother was born in [[Calcutta]], India. He has an older brother named Clayton who was also born in Calcutta.
Russell Peters was born to Eric and Maureen Peters in [[Toronto]] and grew up in [[Brampton, Ontario|Brampton]], [[Ontario]] in Canada. His father was born in [[Mumbai]], [[India]], and his mother was born in [[Calcutta]], India. He has an older brother named Clayton who was also born in Calcutta plus hes got a big drawer of porn.


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 18:36, 21 January 2009

Not to be confused with Russell Peterson or Peter Russell.
Russell Peters
Birth nameRussell Dominic Peters
Born (1970-09-29) September 29, 1970 (age 53)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mediumstand-up, television, film
NationalityCanadian
Years active1989–present
GenresSatire, Improvisational comedy, Observational comedy
Subject(s)racism, race relations, stereotypes, multiculturalism, Indian culture
Notable works and rolesRussell Peters: Outsourced & Red, White & Brown
WebsiteRussellPeters.com

Russell Dominic Peters [3] (born September 29, 1970)[4] is a Canadian stand-up comic, and actor of Anglo-Indian descent.

Early life and background

Russell Peters was born to Eric and Maureen Peters in Toronto and grew up in Brampton, Ontario in Canada. His father was born in Mumbai, India, and his mother was born in Calcutta, India. He has an older brother named Clayton who was also born in Calcutta plus hes got a big drawer of porn.

Career

Peters used to DJ, especially as a "scratch" artist and still does it in his home as a hobby.Peters began performing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1989[3]. He has since also performed in the UK, Australia, mainland China, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, South Africa, the Caribbean, Vietnam, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Pakistan, India, UAE, Jordan, Lebanon, and the United States among other places.

He has been nominated for four Gemini Awards,[5] the Canadian television awards. He has also been nominated for Best Male Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards. [citation needed] Peters has been featured at such shows as Montreal's Just for Laughs (Juste Pour Rire) Comedy Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and the Edinburgh Festival. He hosted the Canada Day Comedy Festival 2006. Peters' comedy focuses largely around his Canadian upbringing and racial stereotypes, as he often parodies his parents and South Asian culture. Much of his material explores the cultural divides between many different ethnicities and upbringings in a way that includes many impressions.

His comedy special Russell Peters: Outsourced, aired on Comedy Central on August 16, 2006. Outsourced is also available on DVD and CD in stores from August 29, 2006. The DVD version features his uncensored performance. The DVD has been popular, especially in Canada, selling over 100,000 copies. Outsourced is Peters' first self-financed special and remained on the National DVD Chart over one year after its release.

Peters new DVD/CD combo "Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown" was recorded on February 2nd, 2008 at The WAMU Theatre at Madison Square Garden. Peters and his brother self-produced and financed Red, White and Brown. Peters encourages fans not to be 'downloading bastards' with this one.


New sitcom on FOX

In September 2007, it was confirmed that Peters made a deal with FOX to develop a new sitcom, based on his experience in Canada. Peters says, "It's really a snapshot of where my family maybe was ten years ago.", and he ensures that the sitcom is "Something that will be funny and honest."[6][7]

USO tour

Russell Peters in Afghanistan on a USO tour in November 2007.

Peters participated in a USO tour of Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, Africa and Greenland in November 2007 with Wilmer Valderrama and Mayra Veronica.[8]

Juno Awards 2008

Peters was the host of the 2008 Juno Awards televised ceremonies in Calgary on April 6 2008.[9] He was nominated for a Gemini for "Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series" for hosting the Junos III. The 2008 awards received the second-highest ratings ever for the program.

New Performances

Peters has recorded a new performance called Red, White, and Brown. It has been released in Canada in September 2008 and in the US on January 27th, 2009.

Popularity

Peters' popularity extends to several countries. In Canada, Peters became the first comedian to sell out at Toronto's Air Canada Centre[10], with more than 15,000 tickets in two days for the single show. He ended up selling over 30,000 tickets nationally over the two-day sales period. A total of over 60,000 tickets were sold across six cities. [citation needed]

Awards and recognitions

  • 1997 - Nomination for the Gemini Award in the category "Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series". This was for Show Me The Funny, from the TV-series Comics! (1997)[11]
  • 2004 - Nomination for a Gemini Award for his Comedy Now! special.
  • 2008 - Nomination for a Gemini Award for hosting The Junos.
  • 2008 - Winner of a Gemini Award for 'Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series'.

References

  1. ^ "Russell Peters Official Bio Press". Russell Peters Official Bio Press.
  2. ^ Comedy Preview: Russell Peters won't a hurt you real bad. Gauntlet Entertainment.
  3. ^ a b "Russell Peters IMDB profile". IMDB Profile.
  4. ^ "Russell Peters Official FAQ". russellpeters.com - FAQ FAQ.
  5. ^ "http://www.helpms.ca/russellpeters.htm". {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ^ Russell Peters Scores Script Deal with FOX. News Blaze.
  7. ^ Russell has a new gig. Metro International.
  8. ^ "USO visits Bagram". United States Department of Defense. November 21 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "Russell Peters to Host The 2008 JUNO Awards, April 6 on CTV" (PDF). CARAS. 5 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Russell Peters' Homecoming Tour SELLS OUT Across Canada!". News Blaze.
  11. ^ "Russell Peters IMDB profile - awards". IMDB Profile - Awards.

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