Barry Crimmins
Who Barry Crimmins is
Influential stand-up comedian, political satirist and activist closely associated with the development of Boston's comedy scene. He founded the Ding Ho Comedy Club and Stitches and later became a prominent advocate for abused children. He was the subject of Bobcat Goldthwait's 2015 documentary Call Me Lucky.
At a glance
- Born
- 1953
- Died
- 2018
- Style
- Political
- On screen
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and Call Me Lucky
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 626
Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Call Me Lucky
Comedians like Barry Crimmins
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- David Steinberg also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Dick Smothers also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Jackie Mason also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Moms Mabley also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Steve Martin also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Tom Smothers also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Questions about Barry Crimmins
What TV shows and films is Barry Crimmins in?
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and Call Me Lucky.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 626.
Who are some comedians like them?
David Steinberg (also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour), Dick Smothers (also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour), Jackie Mason (also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour), Moms Mabley (also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour) and Steve Martin (also in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with their place on the Legends ballots.
Sources
- The Washington Post obituary ↗ death in 2018, Boston comedy career, political satire and advocacy
- Legacy / Salt Lake Tribune obituary ↗ 1953–2018, Ding Ho/Stitches, advocacy and Call Me Lucky
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026