Brody Stevens
Brody Stevens | |
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Pseudonym | Steven Brody Stevens |
Birth name | Steven James Brody |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | May 22, 1970
Died | February 22, 2019 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 48)
Medium | Stand-up, television, movies |
Years active | 1999–2019 |
Website | BrodyStevens.com |
Steven James Brody[1][2] (May 22, 1970 – February 22, 2019), known professionally as Brody Stevens, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He starred in the Comedy Central reality series Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!, and was known for appearances on Chelsea Lately and other comedy shows as well as roles in films such as The Hangover (2009) and Due Date (2010).
Early life
Stevens was born Steven Brody in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 1970.
He attended
Career
Stevens first tried stand-up in Los Angeles, before moving to Seattle, where he began developing an act, in addition to co-creating and co-starring in a public-access television show with Teina Manu called Brody and Teina that garnered a cult following. His career continued for a three-year stint in New York City, before he found a home on the Los Angeles comedy scene.
Stevens appeared on the television shows
In 2010, Stevens launched his own podcast The Brody Stevens Experiment. Only three episodes were released. On October 7, 2011 Stevens began co-hosting Brode & Esther, a podcast for the Deathsquad network with fellow stand-up comedians Esther Povitsky and Brian Redban. 15 episodes have been released.
In 2011, Stevens starred in and produced a documentary comedy series for
Stevens was also an experienced
Stevens also appeared in the films Road to Park City,
Stevens launched another podcast on May 13, 2012 called The Steven Brody Stevens Festival of Friendship on the Feral Audio network. The podcast was a mixture of Stevens talking about his career and personal life, involving his producer Dustin Marshall and interviewing his friends from throughout the comedy world. 69 episodes were released. On November 13, 2013 Stevens launched his latest podcasting venture as the host of Positive Push on the Video Podcast Network YouTube channel, an affiliate of the Jash network.
Stevens was also a frequent podcast guest. He regularly appeared on podcasts produced by Brian Redban's Deathsquad network such as Kill Tony with
Stevens performed in a wide range of comedy clubs across Los Angeles and was famous for his late-night spots at the
Roughly a year prior to his death, starting in 2018, Stevens served as a co-host on the
Death
On February 22, 2019, Stevens was found dead in his Los Angeles home. An autopsy determined that he died by suicide. He was 48 years old. He had been suffering from bipolar disorder and depression at the time of his death.[18]
Stevens' website went offline between April and May 2020.[19]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Unknown | TV series |
2000 | Knights of the Heights | Bull | Short |
Road to Park City | Brody Stevens | Film | |
2000–03 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn |
Stand-up / Brody Stevens / Sketch | TV series |
2001 | Premium Blend | Himself | TV series |
Late Friday |
Himself | TV series | |
2002 | Meet My Folks | Delivery Guy | TV series |
The Best Damn Sports Show Period | Sketch | TV series | |
2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Publicist | TV series |
2005 | Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic | Jewish Agent | Film |
2006 | Attack of the Show! | Osama | TV series |
2007 | Tim and Eric Nite Live! | Uncle Vance | TV series |
I'll Believe You | Eldon Endicott, the Hoagie guy | Film | |
Stupidface | unknown | TV series | |
That's My Daughter | Hunky Trainer / Rival Gang Leader | TV series | |
2008 | Gaytown | Mayor Stevens | TV series |
Comedy Gumbo | Hank Kern | Web series | |
Blind Ambition | Male Announcer | Film | |
2009 | Tosh.0 | Himself | TV series |
All-Stars | Brody | TV series | |
The Hangover | Officer Foltz | Film | |
Kicking Sand in Your Face | 7/11 Guy | Short | |
2009–12 | Chelsea Lately | Himself / Himself – Round Table | TV series |
2010 | I Am Comic | Himself | Documentary |
Due Date | Limo Driver | Film | |
Cubed | Police Officer | TV series | |
Funny or Die Presents | Announcer | TV series | |
Ed Hardy Boyz: The Case of the Missing Sick Belt Buckle | Affliction D-bag | Short | |
2011 | Tosh.0 | Sportscaster | TV series |
Childrens Hospital | Father | TV series | |
The Hangover Part II | Kingsley Guy | Film | |
Mad | Cop / Gossip Girl Baby / Teddy (voice) | TV series | |
2012 | Couchers | The Legally Dead Guy | Web series |
First Look: Ultimate Teaser Trailer | Trailer Actor | Short | |
Alone Up There | Himself | Documentary | |
The Burn with Jeff Ross | Himself | TV series | |
Conan | Himself – Comic Guest | TV series | |
The Naughty Show | Himself | TV series | |
2012–15 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Referencee / Referee | TV series |
2013 | The Ben Show | Himself | TV series |
2013–14 | Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! | Himself | TV series |
Kroll Show | Steven Dykstra / Lance "Lactic Acid" | TV series | |
2014 | Tom Green Live |
Himself | TV series |
Morgan Murphy: Irish Goodbye | Announcer | Comedy special | |
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail | Himself | TV series | |
The Playboy Morning Show | Himself | TV series | |
Last Call with Carson Daly | Himself | TV series | |
@midnight | Himself | TV series | |
The Half Hour |
Himself | TV series | |
2015 | Adventure Time | Guardian of the Mountain (voice) | TV series |
2016 | Those Who Can't | Union President Tarkington | TV series |
2017 | Do You Want to See a Dead Body? | Brody | TV series |
2018 | American Dad! | Priest (voice) | TV series; Last role |
References
- L.A. Weekly.
- ^ Fernandez, Alexia (February 22, 2019). "Hangover Actor Brody Stevens Dies by Apparent Suicide at 48". People. Archived from the original on February 24, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ Beresford, Trillby (February 22, 2019). "Comedian Brody Stevens Dies at 48". MSN. Archived from the original on February 24, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (Feb. 26, 2019). "Brody Stevens, Comic Who Explored His Darker Side, Dies at 48" (obituary). The New York Times.
- ^ a b "WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 69". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15.
- ^ "Fitzdog Radio with Greg Fitzsimmons March 08, 2011". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15.
- ^ "Dr. Drew Podcast Episode 47". Drdrew.com.
- ^ "Deathsquad Thunderpussy Podcast Episode 1". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15.
- ^ KOWALICK, VINCE (29 April 1988). "Win or Lose, Reseda's Brody Maintains High Spirits". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "High School Baseball : Monroe Stuns Granada Hills Behind Robart". Los Angeles Times. 7 April 1988. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "High School Baseball : Sharts Continues Assault on Record Book". Los Angeles Times. 14 April 1988. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "Around the Leagues: Seemingly Endless Tournament Finally Embarks on Final Round". Los Angeles Times. 22 April 1987. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "The David Feldman Comedy Podcast: Brody Stevens". Davidfeldmanshow.libsyn.com.
- ^ "Stand-Up". Comedy Central. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Nose Business Like Show Business". Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!. Season 1. Episode 6. Comedy Central. 2013.
- ^ "Brody Stevens – Push & Believe with Brody Stevens". Comedy Central. YouTube. December 16, 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ Luippold, Ross (June 17, 2013). "Dave Chappelle To Headline Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Tour Presented By Funny Or Die". HuffPost. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (23 February 2019). "Comedian Brody Stevens dies at 48, prompting mourning: 'Everybody loved Brody'". USA Today.
- ^ BrodyStevens.com. Last archived on Apr. 26, 2020.
External links
- BrodyStevens.com - Archived Apr. 26, 2020.
- Brody Stevens at IMDb