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Russell Peters, born on September 29, 1970, in Toronto, Canada, is a distinguished stand-up comedian and actor. He gained widespread acclaim with his 2004 comedy special, "Outsourced," which showcased his sharp observational humor and adeptness at cultural impersonations. more Russell Peters, born on September 29, 1970, in Toronto, Canada, is a distinguished stand-up comedian and actor. He gained widespread acclaim with his 2004 comedy special, "Outsourced," which showcased his sharp observational humor and adeptness at cultural impersonations. In 2007, Peters won the Gemini Award for "Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series" for his work on "Russell Peters: Outsourced." His 2013 special, "Notorious," became the first original comedy special on Netflix, breaking new ground in the streaming industry. Peters is also known for his role in the film "The Indian Detective" (2017), further cementing his status in the entertainment world. less

Popular Quotes

"I think the biggest thing that comedy needs to be is fearless."
Tags: Courage, Humor, Bravery, Fearlessness, Boldness
"I don't think comedians make an impact; I think they're a reflection of what's happening."
Tags: Perspective, Reflection, Humor, Society, Impact
"I don't think people understand how much work goes into making somebody who looks like it's effortless."
Tags: Success, Perseverance, Truth, Reality, Dedication
"My humor is pain in disguise. We laugh to hide the pain."
Tags: Humor, Pain, Feelings, Laughter, Sadness
"Stand-up and boxing are very similar. You're the only one out there, you're going into a fight, and you're going in with a game plan"
Tags: Strategy, Competition, Performance, Preparation, Boxing
"There's a big difference between race and culture. Because racially, I'm an Indian man. Culturally, not at all"
Tags: Identity, Diversity, Culture, Heritage, Personal identity
"People always say 'You do racial comedy.' And I don't, exactly. I do cultural comedy. Because race and culture are two different things"
Tags: Identity, Humor, Diversity, Culture, Comedy
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