Lester Barrie
Who Lester Barrie is
Lester Barrie is a clean, inspirational stand-up comedian and Christian pastor, originally from Chicago by way of Long Beach, who works the comedy clubs of Los Angeles and corporate stages without profanity. A Def Comedy Jam alumnus, he hosted a full season of BET's Comic View, has performed on Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand Up and at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, and was a semifinalist on Star Search.
On screen he is known as the preacher in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, with parts in Sliders, NYPD Blue and In the House, and his specials are Super Saint and A Fan of Marriage, for Dry Bar Comedy. He also founded the Southern California Inspirational Comedy Competition.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Stand-up specials
- Super Saint and A Fan of Marriage
- On screen
- Def Comedy Jam, Comic View, Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand Up and 5 more
- Official site
- lesterbarrie.com ↗
Is Lester Barrie on tour?
No upcoming dates on record No upcoming dates are on record right now. That doesn't mean Lester Barrie has stopped touring; their own site is the place to look for new dates: lesterbarrie.com ↗.
Last checked 11 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- Super Saint
- A Fan of Marriage Dry Bar Comedy
On screen
- Def Comedy Jam
- Comic View host, BET
- Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand Up Starz
- Star Search semifinalist
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood the preacher, film
- Sliders
- NYPD Blue
- In the House
Comedians like Lester Barrie
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.
- Faizon Love also in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
- Joe Torry also in NYPD Blue
- J. Anthony Brown also in Comic View
- Tony Roberts also in Comic View
- Artie Fletcher also in NYPD Blue
- Chris Spencer also in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
- Shawn Wayans also in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
- Sue Costello also in NYPD Blue
Questions and answers
Where is Lester Barrie performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: lesterbarrie.com ↗.
What stand-up specials have they released?
Super Saint and A Fan of Marriage.
Where can I watch their stand-up specials?
As each special's credit gives it: Dry Bar Comedy (A Fan of Marriage).
What TV shows and films are they in?
Def Comedy Jam, Comic View (host, BET), Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand Up (Starz), Star Search (semifinalist), Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (the preacher, film) and Sliders, among 8 credits.
Where is Lester Barrie from?
Lester Barrie is based in Los Angeles, CA, as their record gives it.
What is their official website?
Who are some comedians like them?
Faizon Love (also in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood), Joe Torry (also in NYPD Blue), J. Anthony Brown (also in Comic View), Tony Roberts (also in Comic View) and Artie Fletcher (also in NYPD Blue).
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Sources
- Official site (Full Bio) ↗ A Southern California pastor and professional comedian performing inspirational comedy without profanity in Los Angeles clubs and at corporate functions; a Def Comedy Jam All Star; a full-season host of BET's Comic View; the preacher in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood; the…
- Official site ↗ His Dry Bar Comedy special A Fan of Marriage (as of 11 October 2026)
- BroadwayWorld — The Laugh Factory Las Vegas Presents Harry Basil, Andrew Norelli and Lester Barrie, 4/23-29 (24 April 2012) ↗ Comedy without profanity; Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand Up on Starz; the Montreal Just for Laughs festival; a Star Search semifinalist; Sliders, NYPD Blue and In the House; the preacher in Don't Be a Menace (as of 11 October 2026)
Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026