Alex Edelman
| Alex Edelman | |
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Edelman performing in 2024 | |
| Birth name | Dovid Yoisef Shimon ben Elazar Reuven Alexander Halevi Edelman |
| Born | March 20, 1989 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Parent(s) | Elazer Edelman (father) |
| Relative(s) | Adam Edelman (brother) |
| Website | www |
Alex Edelman (born March 20, 1989) is an American stand-up comedian. He was named Best Newcomer at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for his show Millennial. He has toured three shows since 2014: Millennial (2014–2015), Everything Handed to You (2015–2016), and Just for Us (2018–2020; 2023–2024). Just for Us opened Off-Broadway in 2022 before premiering on Broadway in 2023 at The Hudson Theatre; it was named a NYT Critic's Pick both times and earned him a 2024 special Tony Award and an Emmy Award. In 2024 he was named to the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.