Nov 18, 09 at 6/9 Est
Call-in Number 646-595-3155
Charlie Hill, a Native American comedian, whose laugh-out-loud comedy routines that are seasoned with insightful cultural observations about modern America. Charlie’s humor has helped break many stereotypes about Native Americans and Non-Native Americans, which was acknowledged with the Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Award 2009 for SAG.
Charlie is also most recently featured in a Showtime Special, "The Indian Comedy Slam, No Reservations Needed", which is airing December 31, 2009 on Showtime. Charlie is the featured performer in the PBS program “On and Off the Res” from Native American Public Telecommunications, and he has appeared with such comedy stalwarts as David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, and Roseanne and appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” as part of the CBS show’s 13th anniversary episode.
Charlie is an accomplished actor, appearing in TV and Feature Films, such as Moesha, Roseanne, North of 60, Naturally Native, Harold of Orange and Impure Thoughts. He also has written for the TV sitcom Roseanne and NPR’s Club Red with Charlie Hill. Much of Charlie’s humor focuses on his experiences as a Native American performer in the national spotlight, but his funny, relevant stories and observations which cross cultural lines to lighten and enlighten audiences everywhere with healing laughter.
