Marc Yaffee
| Marc Yaffee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 15, 1961 Los Angeles |
| Medium | Stand-up, presenter |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Situational comedy, Clean humor, Native American comedy, Generational comedy |
| Website | www.laughwithmarc.com |
Marc Yaffee (born January 15, 1961) is a Native American comedian, writer and actor. Marc began doing stand-up comedy in 1999 after attending a comedy workshop at Laughs Unlimited ComedyClub in Sacramento, CA. Since then he has performed in 41 states and 9 countries.[1][2]
Early life
Born in East Los Angeles, Marc is the adopted son of Asher 'Bud' Yaffee and Lucina Yaffee, née Chavira. Marc was raised in the East San Fernando Valley with an adopted sister, Patty.[3] He attended St Genevieve Elementary and High Schools before going on to get a degree in International Relations at the University of San Diego.[4]
Career
Comedy solo work
Marc was featured on the Showtime special, Goin' Native: The American Indian Comedy Slam, as well on the PBS special, Crossing the Line, SiTV's The Latino Laugh Festival and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Marc is also a former writer for George Carlin's Laugh.com and has toured 5 times over seas entertaining U.S. Troops in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.[5][6]
Pow Wow Comedy Jam and Boomerang Baby Boomer ComedyBash
A founding member of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, Marc tours with fellow Native Comedians, Vaughn Eaglebear and Howie Miller. The trio has been honored as National Indian Gaming Association's Entertainers of the Year. Their CD, Phase 3, Live at Coeur D'Alene Casino was named North American Indigenous Image Awards Comedy CD of the Year.[7]
Marc also founded and co-stars in the Boomerang Baby BoomerComedy Bash with Kat Simmons and David Gee, where he shares stories, jokes and observations on growing up as a part of the Baby Boomer Generation.
Acting
Marc was cast by Producer, Kenneth Knoll Segura as the Principal character in the Situation Comedy, Almost Americans. The show focuses on Marc's role as a comedian turned Citizenship Instructor and the unique relationships he develops with his immigrant students. The project is still in pre-production with a final edited pilot expected by the end of 2015.[8]
Filmography
- Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen
- Showtime Goin' Native: The American Indian Comedy Slam
- SiTV Funny is Funny
- The Latino Laugh Festival
- SiTV Que Locos
- Galavision Network Que Locos!
- PBS Crossing the Line
Discography
- Chucklelicious
Awards and recognition
- 2012 Winner, Ventura Comedy Festival, Funniest Person Contest.[9]
- 2012 North American Indigenous Image Awards Comedy CD of the Year (with Powwow Comedy Jam)
- 2010 National Indian Gaming Association Entertainer of the Year (with Powwow Comedy Jam)
References
- ↑ "Marc Yaffee leading Native American comedy wave". mysanantonio.com. May 28, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Soper Reese to host comedian Marc Yaffee June 27". lakeconews.com. June 3, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Marc Yaffee leading Native American comedy wave". mysanantonio.com. May 28, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Native American comedian to perform in Pittsburg". contracostatimes.com. October 13, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Native American comedian to perform in Pittsburg". mercurynews.com. October 13, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "On Tap: Pittsburg theater troupe present madcap comedy". contracostatimes.com. September 22, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "The Pow Wow Comedy Jam, and How It Got That Way". indiancountrytodaymedianetwork. May 13, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "What's it like being Native American in "Almost American"? Comedian Marc Yaffee tells all!". powwows.com. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Stand-up comedy night at Willits Community Theatre". willitsnews.com. August 12, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.