Joe Pera was born on July 24, 1989, in Buffalo, New York, United States. He studied film at Ithaca College, where he also began performing stand-up comedy. During his time at Ithaca, Pera competed in the college’s stand-up comedy competition three times, which sparked his early interest in the craft.
After college, Pera moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He began performing at open mic events, gradually building a following with his distinctive slow-paced and sincere comedic delivery. In 2013, he made his television debut on “The Chris Gethard Show,” a live, interactive comedy and variety talk show, appearing as the character Zero Fucks Boyd. The following year, he played the character Myron in the web series “New Timers.”
In 2014, Pera created “The Pancake Breakfast Critic,” a short-form comedy web series showcasing his unique, deadpan humor. His collaboration with Adult Swim began with “Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep,” part of the network’s Infomercials project. This was followed by the holiday special “Joe Pera Helps You Find the Perfect Christmas Tree,” which further solidified his relationship with the network.
Due to the popularity of these specials, Adult Swim commissioned a full series titled Joe Pera Talks with You. The show premiered in 2018 and received critical praise for its gentle tone, innovative storytelling, and emotional depth. It ran for three seasons and became a cult favorite among audiences seeking a more introspective, heartfelt form of comedy.
Pera has made several late-night television appearances, including an interview on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” During his segment, he humorously revealed that he was paid only $1,000 for one of his early television projects, highlighting the modest beginnings of his career.
Joe Pera is known for maintaining a private personal life. As of current verified public information, he is not married and does not have children. This corrects earlier misconceptions that he has two daughters. Pera resides in New York and continues to write, perform, and collaborate on various comedy projects.
| Birth Date: | 30 Nov, 1979 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | Comedian Screenwriter Television actor |
| Birth Place: | Buffalo |
| Education: | Ithaca College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American comedian |
| Net Worth 2020: | 1 million |
