Laurie Kilmartin
Who Laurie Kilmartin is
Stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated, WGA Award-winning comedy writer. She wrote for all 11 years of Conan on TBS, appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show and Comedy Central, was a Last Comic Standing finalist and wrote the books Dead People Suck and Shitty Mom. Her specials include 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad and Cis Woke Grief Slut.
Laurie Kilmartin tour dates 2026
9 shows from 10 October to 24 October 2026 in Dayton, Anchorage and San Francisco.
- Saturday 10 October 2026, 10:00 PM at Commonwealth Comedy Club, Dayton, KY · Tickets ↗
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 6:00 PM at Comedy Up North, Anchorage, AK · Tickets ↗
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 8:00 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:00 PM at San Francisco Punchline, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 8:00 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
- Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
- Friday 23 October 2026, 9:45 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 7:00 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 9:15 PM at Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Tickets ↗
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At a glance
- Born
- 1965
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Talks about
- grief, death and parenting
- Came up through
- Last Comic Standing
- Stand-up specials
- 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad and Cis Woke Grief Slut
- Podcasts
- The Jackie and Laurie Show and Shitty Mom
- Books
- Dead People Suck
- On screen
- Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Comic Standing and 1 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 774, 2017
- Next on stage
- 10 October 2026 — Commonwealth Comedy Club, Dayton, KY
- Official site
- lauriekilmartin.com ↗
Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
- Cis Woke Grief Slut
On screen
- Conan
- The Late Late Show with James Corden
- Last Comic Standing
- Comedy Central
Podcasts
- The Jackie and Laurie Show
- Shitty Mom
Books and writing
- Dead People Suck book, 2018
Where they got their start
- Last Comic Standing finalist
Came up the same way
Other comedians in SUCDb who came through Last Comic Standing:
Comedians like Laurie Kilmartin
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.
- Jackie Kashian also on The Jackie and Laurie Show
- Michael Palascak also in The Late Late Show with James Corden
- Myq Kaplan also in The Late Late Show with James Corden
- Sarah Tollemache also in The Late Late Show with James Corden
- Shane Mauss also in Comedy Central
- Jenny Zigrino also in The Late Late Show with James Corden
- Billy Wayne Davis also came through Last Comic Standing
- Brendon Walsh also came through Last Comic Standing
Career timeline
- 1965Born
- 2017WTF with Marc Maron, episode 774 WTF
- 2018WTF with Marc Maron, episode 887 WTF
- 2018Dead People Suck (book, 2018) Book
- 2024WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1509 WTF
Questions and answers
Where is Laurie Kilmartin performing next?
Saturday 10 October 2026, 10:00 PM at Commonwealth Comedy Club, Dayton, KY, then 8 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.
Are they on tour in 2026?
Yes: 9 shows from 10 October to 24 October 2026 in Dayton, Anchorage and San Francisco.
What stand-up specials have they released?
45 Jokes About My Dead Dad and Cis Woke Grief Slut.
What podcasts have they been on?
The Jackie and Laurie Show and Shitty Mom.
Have they written a book?
Yes:Dead People Suck.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central.
Where did they get their start?
Last Comic Standing (finalist).
Where are they based?
Los Angeles, CA, as their record gives it.
When were they born?
In 1965.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 774, 2017 (the episode ↗).
Who are some comedians like them?
Jackie Kashian (also on The Jackie and Laurie Show), Michael Palascak (also in The Late Late Show with James Corden), Myq Kaplan (also in The Late Late Show with James Corden), Sarah Tollemache (also in The Late Late Show with James Corden) and Shane Mauss (also in Comedy Central).
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Sources
- Official site ↗ career, books, specials, writing credits and podcast
- Official tour dates ↗ September–December 2026 live schedule
- WTF with Marc Maron, episode 774 ↗ WTF appearance
- WTF with Marc Maron, episode 887 ↗ WTF appearance
- WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1509 ↗ WTF appearance
- Wikipedia ↗ Books: Dead People Suck (book, 2018) (as of 1 October 2026)
Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026