Erik Griffin is probably best known for his character “Montez” on Comedy Central’s Workaholics. We think he’s hilarious. He has a new stand-up album out and is at Jammin Java this Wednesday, September 17th! Don’t miss it!
Where was the first your first show? My first show ever was at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. The graduation performance of a stand up class.
Who would you say is one of your top influences in comedy? Eddie Murphy. I remember watching Saturday Night Live and being amazed by his commitment. Then I saw Raw his concert movie in the theaters and I was hooked.
Favorite Foods: Sushi!
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What is one of your most memorable or off-the-wall touring experiences? When I first started, I was doing a show in Great Falls Montana in a ”casino”. The stage was a couple of boxes put together in front of a curtain hiding a couple of slot machines with people actually playing! The hotel was called. “Motel” the door to my room was on an alley with a strip club and adult book store at the end of the alley.
What two words would best describe your performance? Honest Animation
