Greg Fitzsimmons
Who Greg Fitzsimmons is
Stand-up comedian, four-time Emmy-winning comedy writer, actor, author and podcast host. His current special You Know Me was recorded at Comedy Mothership; earlier work includes Life on Stage and two Comedy Central half-hours. He hosts FitzDog Radio, Sunday Papers and Childish.
Greg Fitzsimmons tour dates 2026–27
8 shows from 16 October 2026 to 7 February 2027 in Batavia, Key West and Sacramento.
- Friday 16 October 2026, 7:00 PM at The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL · the listing ↗
- Friday 16 October 2026, 9:30 PM at The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL · the listing ↗
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 7:00 PM at The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL · the listing ↗
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 9:30 PM at The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL · the listing ↗
- Wednesday 18 November 2026, 8:00 PM at Comedy Key West, Key West, FL · the listing ↗
- Friday 20 November 2026, 8:00 PM at Comedy Key West, Key West, FL · the listing ↗
- Saturday 21 November 2026, 8:00 PM at Comedy Key West, Key West, FL · the listing ↗
- Sunday 7 February 2027, 9:15 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA · Tickets ↗
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At a glance
- Born
- 1966
- Stand-up specials
- You Know Me, Life on Stage and Two Comedy Central half-hour specials
- Podcasts and radio
- FitzDog Radio, Sunday Papers and Childish
- Books
- Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons
- On screen
- The Road Dog, Santa Clarita Diet, Louie and 5 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 1568, 2024
- Next on stage
- 16 October 2026 — The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL
- Official site
- gregfitzsimmons.com ↗
Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- You Know Me
- Life on Stage
- Two Comedy Central half-hour specials
On screen
- The Road Dog
- Santa Clarita Diet
- Louie
- Chelsea Lately
- Lights Out with David Spade
- Crashing
- Idiot Savants host, MTV, 1996
- Best Week Ever commentator, VH1, 2004–2009
Podcasts and radio
- FitzDog Radio
- Sunday Papers
- Childish
Books and writing
- Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons book, 2010
Comedians like Greg Fitzsimmons
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.
- Chris Franjola also in Lights Out with David Spade
- Jeremiah Watkins also in Lights Out with David Spade
- Jessimae Peluso also in Lights Out with David Spade
- Big Jay Oakerson also in Louie
- Joe DeRosa also in Louie
- Marina Franklin also in Louie
- Annie Lederman also in Lights Out with David Spade
- Brian Simpson also in Lights Out with David Spade
Their stand-up
Greg Fitzsimmons began doing stand-up while at Boston University, made his late-night debut on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1996, and that year began hosting MTV's Idiot Savants, which won a CableACE Award.
Career timeline
- 1966Born
- 1996Idiot Savants (host, MTV, 1996) On screen
- 2004Best Week Ever (commentator, VH1, 2004–2009) On screen
- 2010Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (book, 2010) Book
- 2024WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1568 WTF
Questions and answers
Where is Greg Fitzsimmons performing next?
Friday 16 October 2026, 7:00 PM at The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL, then 7 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.
Are they on tour in 2026–27?
Yes: 8 shows from 16 October 2026 to 7 February 2027 in Batavia, Key West and Sacramento.
What stand-up specials have they released?
You Know Me, Life on Stage and Two Comedy Central half-hour specials.
What podcasts and radio shows have they been on?
FitzDog Radio, Sunday Papers and Childish.
Have they written a book?
Yes:Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons.
What TV shows and films are they in?
The Road Dog, Santa Clarita Diet, Louie, Chelsea Lately, Lights Out with David Spade and Crashing, among 8 credits.
When were they born?
In 1966.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 1568, 2024 (the episode ↗).
Who are some comedians like them?
Chris Franjola (also in Lights Out with David Spade), Jeremiah Watkins (also in Lights Out with David Spade), Jessimae Peluso (also in Lights Out with David Spade), Big Jay Oakerson (also in Louie) and Joe DeRosa (also in Louie).
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The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Official bio ↗ You Know Me, Emmy wins, podcasts, book and screen/writing credits
- Official site ↗ 2026 tour schedule and special
- Official tour ↗ September 2026 through January 2027 dates
- WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1568 ↗ WTF appearance
- Wikipedia ↗ Books: Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (book, 2010) (as of 1 October 2026)
Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026