Ari Shaffir is a talented American stand-up comedian, author, actor, and popular social media personality. His podcast show titled Skeptic Tank has gained him thousands of affectionate followers.
Where is Ari Shaffir, and what is he doing at the moment? Apart from his show, Skeptic Tank, he is also involved in the Punch Drunk Sports podcast as a co-host together with Sam Tripoli and Jayson Thibault. The Joe Rogan Experience podcast regularly welcomes him as a guest.
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Biography
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | 12 February 1974 |
| Birthplace | New York City, NY, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, author, stand-up comedian, podcast host |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $600 thousand |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | None |
Early Life and Education
The famous comedian’s father, Nat Shaffir (born Nathan Spitzer), comes from Romania. Back in 1950, he left Romania with his family and traveled to Haifa, Israel. After three years of service in Israel's army, Nat moved to the United States. He and his wife Merryl (nee Rich) have five children, the second of whom is Ari.
In his early childhood, Ari was raised according to conservative Jewish traditions. When he was nine, the family settled down in Maryland. Since that time, he adopted an orthodox Jewish lifestyle.
Ari dedicated two years of his life to studying sacred texts in a specialized facility called 'yeshiva' in Israel. After returning to the USA, he attended Yeshiva University located in New York City. During his second year of study, he transferred to the University of Maryland and completed his studies in 1999, earning a degree in English Literature.
Career Highlights
After graduating from university, Ari moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He began working at The Comedy Store owned by Mitzi Shore, where he started as a phone operator before being promoted to a position in the cover booth. Eventually, he organized showcases at the venue.
Over four years passed before Ari was regularly paid for his performances. During this time, The Comedy Store became his clubhouse. In 2012, he began performing in New York clubs, striving to enhance his comedy career, and he officially settled in New York in 2015.
Ari gained widespread recognition after the viral videos titled The Amazing Racist. In the late 2000s, he worked with Joe Rogan as his opening act. His show This Is Not Happening, which began as a monthly event, later transformed into a web series in 2013 and debuted on Comedy Central in 2015.
Personal Life
Ari prefers to keep his personal life private, and there is limited information available. He was once rumored to be homosexual but has neither confirmed nor denied this speculation.
In 2015, he shared that he was in a relationship with his college friend Alison Reese for seven years, but they eventually separated. The reasons for their breakup remain undisclosed.
Ari Shaffir is currently focused on his career, with many fans eagerly awaiting his upcoming projects. His talent in comedy and podcasting continues to grow, earning him appreciation worldwide.
