Stand-Up Comedian & Actor; Known for "Cobra Kai"; Co-Host of "Sweep The Pod"
Bret Ernst Biography
Bret Ernst is an American stand-up comedian and actor with a career spanning more than 25 years in the entertainment industry. Ernst is known for his role as Cousin Louie LaRusso on the Netflix series "Cobra Kai" and for his extensive work in stand-up comedy. He gained national attention through "Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show," a documentary featuring performances alongside Vince Vaughn, Sebastian Maniscalco, Ahmed Ahmed, and John Caparulo.
Ernst has performed stand-up on CBS, Showtime, and several Comedy Central shows, including "Premium Blend," "This Is Not Happening," and "Comedy Central Presents." His episode of "Comedy Central Presents" was voted among the top five on the network's "Standup Showdown." His comedy album, "American Comic," reached the top 10 on iTunes during its debut week.
Ernst's special "Principal's Office" earned 4 million views and was named Men's Health magazine's top comedy special. The special is recognized as the first self-distributed, online, one-hour comedy special by a stand-up comedian, a model later adopted by other comedians in the industry. His special "Domesticated Animal" features his observational humor and commentary on contemporary life.
Ernst's acting credits include "Beer League," the role of Captain Sal Palantonio on truTV's "Tacoma FD," appearances on "Weeds," "CSI: NY," and recurring appearances on "Cobra Kai." He also co-hosts "Sweep The Pod," a "Cobra Kai" rewatch podcast with comedian Dan Ahdoot, offering episode recaps and insights into the series. Ernst continues to be recognized for his contributions to stand-up comedy and television.
Bret Ernst Videos
The World's Worst Babysitter - Bret Ernst - This Is Not Happening ...
Bret Ernst recounts a wild altercation with a deranged babysitter. Original airdate: March 16 2016 Paramount+ is here!
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