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title: "Comedians From Ohio: A List With Tour Dates | D.O.C."
description: "29 stand-up comedians from Ohio, A to Z: born or raised there, as each SUCDb record gives it, with its source and their next tour date. Free on D.O.C."
url: https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-ohio.html
updated: 2026-11-13
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SUCDb · lists of stand-up comedians

# Comedians from Ohio

29 stand-up comedians from Ohio, A to Z, as their SUCDb records give it: born or raised there, who each one is, the source, and their next date where they have one.

- **29** comedians on the list
- **14** with a date on the Comedy Calendar
- **11** with a special on record
- **6** hosting a podcast

## On stage soon

The next date for the 8 on this list with a show coming up, the soonest first (14 in all).

- [**13** Nov **Gary Owen** Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gary-owen.html)
- [**13** Nov **John Caparulo** Loony Bin Comedy Club, Wichita, KS](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-caparulo.html)
- [**13** Nov **Luke Null** Last Best Comedy, Bozeman, MT](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-luke-null.html)
- [**13** Nov **Nikki Glaser** The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nikki-glaser.html)
- [**13** Nov **Rick Glassman** Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rick-glassman.html)
- [**13** Nov **Tom Segura** Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-segura.html)
- [**13** Nov **Tony Hinchcliffe** Dolby Live, Las Vegas, NV](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tony-hinchcliffe.html)
- [**18** Nov **Arsenio Hall** Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-arsenio-hall.html)

## Comedians from Ohio, A to Z

From Ohio as each record gives it: where they grew up or were born, not always where they live now. 14 of them have a date on the Comedy Calendar.

- [Arsenio Hall](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-arsenio-hall.html) *Born in Cleveland* *Netflix special*
Arsenio Hall is a stand-up comedian, actor and talk show host from Cleveland, Ohio, known for hosting The Arsenio Hall Show. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenio_Hall) [Next: 18 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-arsenio-hall.html)
- [Blake Hammond](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-blake-hammond.html) *From Cincinnati, Ohio*
Blake Hammond is a stand-up comedian from Cincinnati, Ohio, who studied journalism at the University of Cincinnati before turning to comedy. [Cincinnati CityBeat - Cincinnati Comedian Blake Hammond ↗](https://www.citybeat.com/arts/cincinnati-comedian-blake-hammond-to-tape-amazon-prime-special-at-motr-pub-on-oct-28-12266052/) [Next: 28 November 2026 · Commonwealth Comedy Club, Dayton, KY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-blake-hammond.html)
- [Danny Thomas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-danny-thomas.html) *From Toledo, Ohio*
Danny Thomas was an American nightclub comedian, singer and actor from Deerfield, Michigan. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/danny-thomas)
- [Dave Hill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dave-hill.html) *From Cleveland, Ohio* *Hosts a podcast*
Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, musician, actor and radio host from Cleveland, Ohio, living in New York City, whom Variety named one of its 10 Comedians to Watch in 2007. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/dave-hill) [Next: 29 January 2027 · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dave-hill.html)
- [Drew Carey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-drew-carey.html) *From Cleveland, Ohio*
Stand-up comic turned actor, producer and game-show host. [CBS ↗](https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_price_is_right/cast/612/)
- [Gallagher](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gallagher.html) *From Ohio* *High-energy and physical*
Prop comedian born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., best known for the Sledge-O-Matic routine in which he smashed watermelons and other objects onstage. [Los Angeles Times obituary ↗](https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2022-11-11/gallagher-melon-smashing-comedian-dead-at-76)
- [Gary Owen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gary-owen.html) *Born in Cincinnati* *Showtime, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Gary Owen is a stand-up comedian and actor from Cincinnati who started doing stand-up in 1995 while stationed with the U.S. Navy in San Diego and was named Funniest Serviceman in America. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Owen_(comedian%29) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gary-owen.html)
- [Hal Sparks](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hal-sparks.html) *Born in Cincinnati* *Observational* *Showtime special*
Hal Sparks is an American stand-up comedian, actor and musician who began performing stand-up as a teenager in the Chicago area and won the city's Funniest Teenager contest at 16. [Official site (Comedy) ↗](https://halsparks.com/stand-up/)
- [Jack Paar](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jack-paar.html) *Born in Canton*
American talk show host, comedian and writer who began as a humorous radio disc jockey in the Midwest and entertained troops as a master of ceremonies in World War II. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Paar)
- [Jasmyn Carter](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=jasmyn-carter) *From Cleveland, OH*
Jasmyn Carter is a stand-up comedian originally from Cleveland, Ohio, who has traveled widely performing stand-up. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/jasmyn+carter/)
- [John Caparulo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-caparulo.html) *From East Liverpool, Ohio* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials*
John Caparulo is a stand-up comedian from East Liverpool, Ohio, who started in the clubs of Cleveland and Pittsburgh in the late 1990s before moving to Hollywood, where he worked the door at the Comedy Store. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Caparulo) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Loony Bin Comedy Club, Wichita, KS →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-caparulo.html)
- [Jonathan Winters](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jonathan-winters.html) *From Dayton, Ohio* *Improvised*
American comedian, actor and artist from Dayton, Ohio, a pioneer of improvisational stand-up known for characters such as Maude Frickert and Elwood P. Suggins. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Winters)
- [Katt Williams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-katt-williams.html) *From Cincinnati, Ohio* *Political and satire* *Netflix special*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer who began performing stand-up as a teenager and built a national club and arena career. [Official biography ↗](https://kattwilliams.com/)
- [Luke Null](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-luke-null.html) *Born in Cincinnati* *YouTube, 800 Pound Gorilla specials*
Luke Null is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and musician, a guitar comic who began performing comedy in Chicago the moment he picked up a guitar. [Official site (About) ↗](https://www.lukenull.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Last Best Comedy, Bozeman, MT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-luke-null.html)
- [Matt Rife](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matt-rife.html) *From Columbus, Ohio* *Crowd work* *Netflix, YouTube specials*
Ohio-born stand-up comedian and actor who began performing as a teenager, was a Wild 'n Out cast member from 2015, and became widely popular through TikTok in 2022–23. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Rife) [Next: 21 November 2026 · KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matt-rife.html)
- [Megan Stalter](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-megan-stalter.html) *Born in Cleveland* *Characters and impressions* *Hosts a podcast*
Comedian, actor and writer whose character comedy and digital videos helped build a large audience before major screen work. [Official Linktree ↗](https://linktr.ee/megstalter)
- [Mitra Jouhari](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mitra-jouhari.html) *From West Chester, Ohio* *Hosts a podcast*
Iranian-American comedian, actress and writer from West Chester, Ohio, now based in Los Angeles, who co-founded the sketch trio Three Busy Debras and starred in its Adult Swim series (2020–2022). [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitra_Jouhari)
- [Molly Kearney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-molly-kearney.html) *Born in Cleveland*
Molly Kearney is a stand-up comedian and actor from Cleveland, Ohio, known for Saturday Night Live and for playing Barbara on the CBS comedy DMV. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_Kearney)
- [Mystro Clark](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mystro-clark.html) *Born in Dayton*
Mystro Clark is a comedian, actor, writer and host whose stand-up includes three appearances on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, three on BET's Comic View and a one-hour Comic View special, as well as Comics Unleashed, A&E's An Evening at… [Official site ↗](https://www.mc100.org/)
- [Nikki Glaser](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nikki-glaser.html) *Born in Cincinnati* *Personal and confessional* *Netflix special*
Stand-up comedian, host and podcaster whose arena and theater career expanded sharply through roasts, awards hosting and televised specials. [Official site ↗](https://nikkiglaser.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nikki-glaser.html)
- [Patti Harrison](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-patti-harrison.html) *Born in Orient*
Patti Harrison is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from rural Ohio who started out in the New York City comedy scene. [Wiseguys Comedy ↗](https://www.wiseguyscomedy.com/utah/salt-lake-city/the-gateway/e/patti-harrison) [Next: 18 December 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-patti-harrison.html)
- [Phyllis Diller](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-phyllis-diller.html) *Born in Lima* *One-liners and wordplay* *HBO special*
Stand-up comedian, actress and author who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the United States, known for self-deprecating one-liners, wild hair and costumes, and a cackling laugh. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Diller)
- [Rick Glassman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rick-glassman.html) *Born in Cleveland*
Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director and podcast host. [Official site ↗](https://rickglassman.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rick-glassman.html)
- [River Butcher](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-river-butcher.html) *From Akron, Ohio* *Comedy Central, YouTube specials*
River Butcher is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comic, actor and writer originally from Akron, Ohio, and a trans comedian who tells jokes about being trans. [Official site ↗](https://www.riverbutcher.com/)
- [Sam Evans](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sam-evans.html) *From Cincinnati Ohio*
Sam Evans is a stand-up comedian originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, who moved to New York City after winning the 2012 Funniest Person in Cincinnati competition. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/sam-evans) [Next: 1 December 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sam-evans.html)
- [Steve Harvey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-harvey.html) *From Cleveland, Ohio* *Hosts a podcast*
Steve Harvey is a former stand-up comedian from Welch, West Virginia, raised in Cleveland, who hosts Family Feud and The Steve Harvey Morning Show. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Harvey)
- [Tammy Pescatelli](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tammy-pescatelli.html) *From Perry, Ohio*
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer whose career includes Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown, the WE tv series A Stand-Up Mother and multiple comedy specials. [Official site ↗](https://pescatelli.com/) [Next: 6 May 2027 · The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, KS →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tammy-pescatelli.html)
- [Tom Segura](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-segura.html) *From Cincinnati, Ohio* *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. [Official site ↗](https://tomsegura.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-segura.html)
- [Tony Hinchcliffe](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tony-hinchcliffe.html) *From Youngstown, Ohio* *Roasts and insult comedy* *Netflix, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Tony Hinchcliffe is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and roast writer from Youngstown, Ohio, based in Austin, Texas, who created and hosts Kill Tony, the live comedy podcast he began with Brian Redban at The Comedy Store in Los… [Official site, Bio ↗](https://tonyhinchcliffe.com/pages/bio) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Dolby Live, Las Vegas, NV →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tony-hinchcliffe.html)

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[The list of stand-up comedians, A to Z →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/stand-up-comedians.html) · [Every night on the Comedy Calendar →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedy-calendar.html)

Updated 13 November 2026