Emo Philips (born February 7, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian,
actor, voice actor, writer and producer. His stand-up comedy persona
makes use of paraprosdokians spoken in a wandering falsetto tone of
voice. The confused, childlike delivery of his material produces the
intended comic timing in a manner invoking the "wisdom of children" or
the idiot savant.The character of Emo Philips is widely known for his
unique look and on-stage antics, appearing as a fidgety, possibly
mentally disturbed, nervous but highly intelligent individual with an
obsession for coleslaw. Philips constantly moves throughout the
routine, often shifting from sitting to standing positions, wandering
from end to end on stage, playing with his hair or clothing, or going
as far as to partially undress as he delivers punchlines. His comedy,
which is largely self-deprecating and ironic, is often delivered in a
modulated falsetto. His look (occasionally described as geeky, disco
and vaudeville-inspired), particularly his hairâ€"a 1970s-style bob
with straight-lined front fringeâ€"has been a signature part of his
appearance and act for most of his career.Philips has recorded three
comedy albums. His album E=mo², recorded live at Caroline's in
Manhattan, New York City, won the 1985 New Music Award for best comedy
album. It was later re-released along with his Live at the Hasty
Pudding Theatre album on a single CD. He also released an album called
Emo in 2001. A joke of his was voted funniest religious joke ever in a
2005 online poll. In 2006, he appeared at the Newbury Comedy Festival.
He was included in the top 50 of E4's 100 Greatest Comedians, and also
appeared number 54 on Channel 4's top 100 greatest standups.Aside from
Philips' long career as a standup comic, he has been featured in
acting roles on television series such as Miami Vice and The Weird Al
Show. In 2006, he appeared on British television, as a guest on the
panel game 8 Out of 10 Cats. Philips has several voiceover credits,
including work on the animated series Dr. Katz, Professional
Therapist; Home Movies; Space Ghost Coast to Coast; Adventure Time as
Cuber the mysterious storyteller; and the voice of Dooper in the
animated series Slacker Cats. Philips has also appeared on 4 episodes
of @midnight, in February 2015, April 8, 2016, a 1990s themed episode
on September 26, 2016, and the finale episode on August 4, 2017.
actor, voice actor, writer and producer. His stand-up comedy persona
makes use of paraprosdokians spoken in a wandering falsetto tone of
voice. The confused, childlike delivery of his material produces the
intended comic timing in a manner invoking the "wisdom of children" or
the idiot savant.The character of Emo Philips is widely known for his
unique look and on-stage antics, appearing as a fidgety, possibly
mentally disturbed, nervous but highly intelligent individual with an
obsession for coleslaw. Philips constantly moves throughout the
routine, often shifting from sitting to standing positions, wandering
from end to end on stage, playing with his hair or clothing, or going
as far as to partially undress as he delivers punchlines. His comedy,
which is largely self-deprecating and ironic, is often delivered in a
modulated falsetto. His look (occasionally described as geeky, disco
and vaudeville-inspired), particularly his hairâ€"a 1970s-style bob
with straight-lined front fringeâ€"has been a signature part of his
appearance and act for most of his career.Philips has recorded three
comedy albums. His album E=mo², recorded live at Caroline's in
Manhattan, New York City, won the 1985 New Music Award for best comedy
album. It was later re-released along with his Live at the Hasty
Pudding Theatre album on a single CD. He also released an album called
Emo in 2001. A joke of his was voted funniest religious joke ever in a
2005 online poll. In 2006, he appeared at the Newbury Comedy Festival.
He was included in the top 50 of E4's 100 Greatest Comedians, and also
appeared number 54 on Channel 4's top 100 greatest standups.Aside from
Philips' long career as a standup comic, he has been featured in
acting roles on television series such as Miami Vice and The Weird Al
Show. In 2006, he appeared on British television, as a guest on the
panel game 8 Out of 10 Cats. Philips has several voiceover credits,
including work on the animated series Dr. Katz, Professional
Therapist; Home Movies; Space Ghost Coast to Coast; Adventure Time as
Cuber the mysterious storyteller; and the voice of Dooper in the
animated series Slacker Cats. Philips has also appeared on 4 episodes
of @midnight, in February 2015, April 8, 2016, a 1990s themed episode
on September 26, 2016, and the finale episode on August 4, 2017.
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