Al Madrigal
Stand-up comedian

Al Madrigal

Who Al Madrigal is

Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer who emerged from San Francisco's comedy scene, spent five seasons on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, released Why Is the Rabbit Crying? and Shrimpin' Ain't Easy, made the docu-comedy Half Like Me, and has extensive acting and producing credits.

Al Madrigal tour dates 2027

5 shows from 7 January to 9 January 2027 in Greenwood Village.

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At a glance

Born
1971
Talks about
fatherhood, family, culture and identity
Came up through
The Daily Show
Stand-up specials
Why Is the Rabbit Crying?, Shrimpin' Ain't Easy and Half Like Me
Books
Primos
On screen
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Lopez vs. Lopez, Curb Your Enthusiasm and 3 more
WTF with Marc Maron
Episode 808, 2017
Next on stage
7 January 2027 — Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village, CO
Official site
almadrigal.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

On screen

Books and writing

Where they got their start

Came up the same way

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Comedians like Al Madrigal

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Questions and answers

Where is Al Madrigal performing next?

Thursday 7 January 2027, 7:30 PM at Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village, CO, then 4 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2027?

Yes: 5 shows from 7 January to 9 January 2027 in Greenwood Village.

What stand-up specials have they released?

Why Is the Rabbit Crying?, Shrimpin' Ain't Easy and Half Like Me.

Have they written a book?

Yes:Primos.

What TV shows and films are they in?

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Lopez vs. Lopez, Curb Your Enthusiasm, St. Denis Medical, Night School and Air.

Where did they get their start?

The Daily Show (five seasons with Jon Stewart).

When were they born?

In 1971.

Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?

Yes — episode 808, 2017 (the episode ↗).

Who are some comedians like them?

Trevor Noah (also in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), Caroline Rhea (also in Lopez vs. Lopez), Chris Estrada (also in Lopez vs. Lopez), Chris Tucker (also in Air) and George Lopez (also in Lopez vs. Lopez).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026