Dave Attell is a hugely popular and respected stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He was born in Queens, New York, and is known for his observational and very often politically incorrect comedy. He gained much exposure from his stand-up specials on Comedy Central, and is one of the original hosts of the cult television series 'Insomniac with Dave Attell'. The show ran from 2001 - 2004 and saw Attell travel around the United States visiting various bars and entertainment venues. He also appeared on a number of other television series such as 'The Daily Show' and late night chat shows such as 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'. In addition to his stand-up, he has written for several television shows. Attell's comedy is known for its satire and off-color humor and he continues to tour stand-up across the United States.