Danielle Perez (comedian) explained

Danielle Perez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She participated in CBS's 2020 Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase and has credits on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, MTV's Decoded, NBC's StandUp, and A Little Late with Lilly Singh.

Early life

Perez grew up in Los Angeles, California. She attended San Francisco State University.[1]

Career

Perez appeared on the game show The Price Is Right in 2015 where she won a treadmill. She appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! soon after, and Kimmel gave her a trip on a Royal Caribbean Cruise.[2] [3]

Perez has performed comedy at a number of festivals and venues, including SF Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and the Brooklyn Comedy Festival. She has opened for many popular comedians, including Maria Bamford, Laurie Kilmartin, and Guy Branum. She participated in CBS's Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase in 2020 in Los Angeles, a showcase designed to spotlight historically underrepresented voices in comedy.[4] She has credits on season 11 of Curb Your Enthusiasm, MTV's Decoded, NBC's StandUp, and A Little Late with Lilly Singh.[5] She has also filmed sketches for BuzzFeed and voiced characters for Comedy Central.[6]

Perez advocates for accessibility and inclusivity in comedy.

She founded Thigh Gap Comedy with fellow comics Madison Shepard and Danielle Radford. They put on live comedy shows around Los Angeles, including one called GENTRIFICATION in the Highland Park neighborhood.[7]

In 2022, it was announced that Perez would star in the comedy film Plan B, alongside Jon Heder, Tom Berenger, and Shannon Elizabeth.[8] Perez voiced Charlotte Webber / Sun-Spider in .[9]

Personal life

When Perez was 20 years old, she was hit by a trolley in San Francisco while crossing the street. Her lower legs were amputated and she began using a wheelchair. She is openly queer.[10] She has canvassed for the Democratic Socialists of America.[11] [12]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2021Take Back the NightThe Grilled Cheese Maker
2021Just SwipeDonna
2023Charlotte Webber / Sun-SpiderVoice
2023Danielle the Stooper
TBAPlan BDr. Britt Chapman

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Quinta vs. EverythingLady in WheelchairEpisode: "Quinta vs. Humanity"
2018FagabondsDanielleEpisode #1.5
2021SpecialKit2 episodes
2021Diary of a Future PresidentTinaEpisode: "Quid Pro Quo"
2021Curb Your EnthusiasmNetwork Exec #22 episodes
2022Russian DollLibrarianEpisode: "Brain Drain"
2023With LoveZariEpisode: "Lily's Double Quinceañera"
2023Hamster & GretelAdditional voices2 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Angley . Natalie . March 23, 2018 . An accident took her feet but standup comedy helps her heal . 4 March 2019 . CNN.
  2. Jimmy Kimmel Had a Nice Surprise for the 'Price Is Right' Contestant in a Wheelchair. 4 March 2019. Time.
  3. Web site: MacMillen. Hayley. This Woman in a Wheelchair Just Won A Treadmill on National TV. 4 March 2019. refinery29.com.
  4. Web site: Thorne. Will. January 6, 2020. CBS Sets 2020 Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase Cast. Variety.
  5. Web site: December 11, 2019. Victoria's Truth Fashion Show (Featuring REAL Women). Youtube.
  6. Web site: Dorwart. Laura. July 26, 2019. 'An Embarrassment of Riches': Comedian Danielle Perez On Access, Representation And Women In LA's Comedy Scene. Forbes.
  7. Web site: Meet 13 Powerful Women Who Are Making L.A. a Better Place. Matthew. Zoie. August 22, 2018. Los Angeles Magazine. 4 March 2019.
  8. Web site: Jamie Lee & Jon Heder Topline Comedy 'Plan B' for Joke Zero and Future Proof Films . July 16, 2022 .
  9. Web site: Smart . Jack . Brian Tyree Henry Jokes He's Jealous of His 'Spider-Verse' Character's 'Amazingly Built' Body (Exclusive) . People.com . 31 May 2023.
  10. Web site: 2020-04-13 . They're the future of Hollywood diversity. Coronavirus has their careers on hold . 2022-12-26 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  11. 1587638557329399808. DSA_LosAngeles. THIS SATURDAY! Join us for a GOTV canvass and comedy show for @drrivas2022! We'll knock on doors in the afternoon, then come together to watch @robhaze, @DivaDelux, @sandyhonig, @BRANDONWARDELL, @ambercrollo, @Kat_Toledo, John Early, and more! . November 2, 2022.
  12. 1728150201938894890. DSA_LosAngeles. Join us in Eagle Rock on Tuesday for an awesome night of comedy and solidarity to help elect @YsabelJuradoLA to Los Angeles City Council and kick that sinvergüenza, Kevin DeLeon, out of office! . November 24, 2023.