Guy Torry
Stand-up comedian

Guy Torry

Who Guy Torry is

Stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality and filmmaker with more than three decades onstage. He created the influential Phat Tuesdays comedy night at The Comedy Store and later made the documentary series Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy. His acting credits include Life, American History X and Pearl Harbor.

Guy Torry tour dates 2026–27

5 shows from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027 in San Diego and Greenville.

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At a glance

Born
1969
Came up through
Last Comic Standing and The Comedy Store
On screen
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy, Life, American History X and 7 more
WTF with Marc Maron
Episode 1318, 2022
Next on stage
16 October 2026 — Mic Drop Comedy, San Diego, CA
Official site
guytorrylive.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Where they got their start

Came up the same way

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Their stand-up

Guy Torry, from St. Louis, came to Los Angeles to finish a marketing degree but turned to comedy after seeing Def Comedy Jam around 1992; within two years he made his national television debut on the show and toured with the Def Comedy Jam Tour.

Questions and answers

Where is Guy Torry performing next?

Friday 16 October 2026, 7:00 PM at Mic Drop Comedy, San Diego, CA, 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 2026–27?

Yes: 5 shows from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027 in San Diego and Greenville.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy, Life, American History X, Pearl Harbor, Def Comedy Jam and Premium Blend, among 10 credits.

Where did they get their start?

Last Comic Standing (competed) and The Comedy Store (created its Phat Tuesdays night).

When were they born?

In 1969.

Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?

Yes — episode 1318, 2022 (the episode ↗).

Who are some comedians like them?

Bruce Bruce (also in Showtime at the Apollo), Lavell Crawford (also in Def Comedy Jam), Tony Roberts (also in Comic View), Karlous Miller (also in Comic View) and Donnell Rawlings (also in Def Comedy Jam).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026