Louis CK
Louis CK is an American stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and director known for his observational humor and self-deprecating style. He gained fame in the 1990s and early 2000s with his work on 'The Chris Rock Show' and later created and starred in the critically acclaimed HBO series 'Lucky Louie' and the FX series 'Louie.' His career faced significant setbacks following allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017, which led to a hiatus from public performances. In recent years, he has returned to the comedy scene, embarking on a national tour and continuing to perform stand-up, despite ongoing controversy surrounding his past actions.
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Recent news mentions
Louis CK was portrayed in the sketch, claiming his past actions were influenced by Tourette's.
Saturday Night Live criticised by charity for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
United Kingdom· 2026-03-03
Louis CK's stance on murderous dictatorships seems to have changed since his criticism of Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi.
‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival | ComedyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Louis CK has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh comedy festival in Saudi Arabia after fellow comedians criticised the big names taking part.
Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’ | ComedyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Louis CK's income may have taken a dent in recent years, but he has dates booked around the globe.
US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’ | ComedyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30
Louis CK is headlining a national tour after being accused of sexual misconduct.
Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola: ‘It is very important for people to speak out’ | Harvey WeinsteinUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
