Hannibal Buress

Created in Chicago, made in New York. Hannibal Buress is a writer for the hit TV series, 30 Rock, as well as for Saturday Night Live. Hannibal’s debut album, My Name is Hannibal, was released the following year, and it quickly became the number one comedy album on iTunes. His first hour-long special, Animal Furnace, debuted in 2012 on Comedy Central. Hannibal was later crowned the ‘Best Club Comic’ at the 2012 Comedy Awards. Hannibal in person is actually very quiet and reserved. Having the chance to chat with him for this brief moment was appreciated. First and foremost, why do you do comedy? I enjoy doing comedy. I started doing it at 19 and that’s when I knew I wanted to keep on doin it. I just enjoy performin. It’s a fun thing to be able to take ideas on stage and have people laugh. It’s really excitin. It’s a fun time. What’s the best part about doing comedy? I get to do what I enjoy, what I love. I get to travel and perform all over the world. Most interesting places that you’ve traveled for stand up comedy? I’ve been to Australia a couple times. Norway, Scotland a couple times, England, Amsterdam, Canada. Favorite comedic influences? Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Louie is great, Patrice O’Neal… Alotta people, man. I liked watchin’ the Fresh Prince of Bel Air growin’ up, and Martin… There’s alotta influence. Chris Rock has been a mentor to you. What was that like? He’s cool! He’s a cool […]