Canadian Stand-Up Comedian & Actor

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Russell Peters Biography

Russell Peters is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and producer known for his sharp observational humor and global perspective. Born in Toronto to Anglo-Indian parents, Peters built his career by blending personal stories of growing up in a multicultural household with witty commentary on race, identity, and cultural stereotypes. He began performing stand-up in the late 1980s and steadily gained recognition, eventually breaking into the international spotlight with his 2004 appearance on "Comedy Now!"—a set that went viral online and introduced him to a worldwide audience.

Over the years, Peters has become one of the most successful touring comedians in the world, selling out arenas across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His specials, including "Outsourced," "Red, White and Brown," and "Almost Famous," have been major hits, with Netflix releasing his special "Notorious" in 2013. His comedy, often built on accents, cultural observations, and interactions with audience members, has resonated widely with diverse communities and made him a trailblazer for global stand-up comedy.

Beyond the stage, Peters has acted in films and television shows such as "Source Code," "The Indian Detective," and "Chef." He has also served as a producer, helping to elevate other comedic voices. In recognition of his contributions, he became the first comedian to sell out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre and was listed on Forbes’ highest-paid comedians list.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2025.

Russell Peters Videos

Russell Peters | Just for Laughs

Russell Peters | Just for Laughs

Whether he's calling out cultural clichés or turning audience members into punchlines, Russell Peters brings his signature blend of truth bombs and...

Russell Peters | Traffic Lights

Russell Peters | Traffic Lights

Russell Peters | Love At The Rugby Match

Russell Peters | Love At The Rugby Match

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Russell Peters is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Russell Peters for your event is $200,000 and above. Russell Peters generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Levy, Trevor Noah, Martin Short, Mike Myers and Annie Murphy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Russell Peters for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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