Myq Kaplan

About

Stand-up comedian who was a top five finalist on Last Comic Standing in 2010 and has performed on The Late Show, The Tonight Show and more. His first Netflix special, Small, Dork and Handsome, was released in 2014.

Before Fame

He earned a bachelor's degree from Brandeis University in 2000 and, later, a master's degree from Boston University.

Trivia

In 2009 alone, he was crowned the winner of the New York Comedy Contest, NY's Funniest Stand-Up Competition and Carolines on Broadway March Comedy Madness.

Family Life

He was born Michael Kaplan in Livingston, New Jersey; he has been based in both Boston and New York. He has identified as polyamorous.

Associated With

In 2010 he appeared on the series Louie, written and directed by Louis CK.