Iliza Shlesinger

AKA: Ιλάιζα Σλέσινγκερ
0.4827

1983-02-22

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Iliza Vie Shlesinger (born February 22, 1983) is an American comedian. She was the 2008 winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, went on to host the syndicated dating show Excused and currently (2016) hosts the TBS comedy/game show Separation Anxiety.

Crew Roles

Good on Paper
Writer
Good on Paper
Executive Producer
Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever
Writer
SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot
Executive Producer
Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint
Executive Producer
Iliza Shlesinger: Elder Millennial
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: Unveiled
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over
Producer
Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal
Writer
Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal
Executive Producer
Chasing Summer
Writer
Executive Producer
Writer
Executive Producer
Creator
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {57}

Self

2008-02-28 5

History of the Joke

Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2010-01-10 6.3

I Am Comic

Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practition ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Cissy Davis

0

Spenser Confidential 2

A sequel to the 2020 film. ...
Genre :

Carol

2013-10-18 4.89

Paradise

After surviving a plane crash a young conservative woman suffers a crisis of faith. ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama

Self - Narrator (voice)

2009-07-16 0

Imagine It!² The Power of Imagination

Connecting imagination and creativity with science and engineering in education. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2013-09-01 6.5

Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint

Her innocent appearance is just a cover for Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger's acerbic, stream-of-conscious comedy that she unleashes on an unsuspecting audience in her hometown of Dallas i ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2022-06-14 5.912

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin host an iconic celebration of women in comedy with stand-up sets from Cristela Alonzo, Margaret Cho, Michelle Buteau and more. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie

Self

2022-07-17 3

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2022-10-11 5.886

Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever

Iliza Shlesinger talks about different topics. She starts from every girl's ugly bra to how all adult men need to own a box spring. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2015-01-23 6.649

Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot

Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger shares her unflinchingly honest observations on the differences between men and women. Filled with hashtag-able catch phrases, this is a laugh-out-loud revel ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2012-09-20 7

Alone Up There

The stand-up comedian is a special breed, both an artist and an artisan. They work by painstakingly developing a persona, scripting and editing an act, and revising it on the spot to suit the energy o ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2009-11-20 1

Pauly Shore & Friends

Pauly Shore's name conjures images of Bio-Dome and Encino Man, but there's more to his laid-back persona than meets the eye. Raised by the owners of Sunset Strip's renowned comedy landmark, "The Comed ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2015-10-02 0.5

SXSW Comedy Night Two with W. Kamau Bell

Stand-up W. Kamua Bell hosts the hottest comics at the SXSW festival in the second of this two-part showcase featuring today's heavyweights and tomorrow's stars, including Todd Glass, Wyatt Cenac, Ili ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2015-07-24 5

SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell

The first ever comedy special filmed at and in partnership with South By Southwest (SXSW). Kamau Bell (CNN'sUnited Shades of America) hosts the show. Featuring sets from Beth Stelling (Jimmy Kimmel L ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2016-09-23 6.307

Iliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills

The standup sensation tackle's TV's "Shark Tank," what it means to be a woman and how to deal with the lawless party goblin that lives in us all. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2009-11-23 6.5

Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black

Armed with history, humor and his trademark ranting, comedian Lewis Black takes a hilarious look at how to survive the "month-long festival of consumption" without losing your mind. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

October Ross Jennings

2018-11-13 7.507

Instant Family

When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 yea ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama

Self

2018-07-24 6.983

Iliza Shlesinger: Elder Millennial

Filmed February 23, 2018, aboard the USS Hornet, comedian Iliza Shlesinger brings an ‘elder millennial’ perspective to her audience. Recently engaged, she dives into undeniable truths about life at ag ...
Genre :Comedy

Cissy Davis

2020-03-06 6.516

Spenser Confidential

Spenser, a former Boston patrolman who just got out from prison, teams up with Hawk, an aspiring fighter, to unravel the truth behind the death of two police officers. ...
Genre :Comedy, Action, Thriller

Victoria

2021-07-02 5.8

Supercool

Best friends, Neil and Gilbert start their senior year of high school with high hopes and aspirations. Neil has always fantasized about being cool enough to date his long time crush and Gilbert has al ...
Genre :Comedy, Action

Self

2019-07-02 6.8

Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over

A documentary following Iliza Shlesinger behind-the-scenes as she prepares for her fourth special: Elder Millennial. ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self

2019-11-19 6.278

Iliza Shlesinger: Unveiled

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger dissects her recent wedding with riffs on screeching bachelorette parties, that creepy garter removal tradition and more. ...
Genre :Comedy

Anita Weiss

2020-12-30 7

Pieces of a Woman

When a young mother's home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with loved ones in this deeply personal story of a woman learning ...
Genre :Drama

Kelly

2021-02-05 5.9

The Right One

Sara, a novelist struggling with writer's block, needs inspiration — and finds it when she serendipitously meets Godfrey, a down-on-his-luck oddball who constantly changes personas and alter egos in o ...
Genre :Comedy, Romance

Self

2020-01-28 6.8

Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story

Exploring the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series ​Ren & Stimpy​ and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi, through archival footage, show artwork and interviews with the artists, ...
Genre :Documentary, Animation

Self

2021-03-20 6.4

Hysterical

An honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their ge ...
Genre :Documentary

Andrea Singer

2021-06-23 5.567

Good on Paper

After years of putting her career ahead of love, stand-up comic Andrea Singer has stumbled upon the perfect guy. On paper, he checks all the boxes, but is he everything he appears to be? ...
Genre :Comedy, Romance

Val

2020-10-16 5.2

The Opening Act

The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2025-03-10 5.154

Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal

Acclaimed comedian Iliza Shlesinger debuts on Amazon Prime with a no-holds-barred, explosive and relentlessly funny hour special where she covers everything from shower sex, ugly wives and the ideal m ...
Genre :Comedy

0

Chasing Summer

After losing both her job and boyfriend, Jamie retreats to her small Texas hometown where friends and flings from a fateful high school summer turn her life upside down. ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

Self

2020-10-04 7.7

The Comedy Store

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array o ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self

2019-09-16 3.6

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life," Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late night as she hosts celebrity in ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

IA Lt. Kristine Klotz

2015-01-14 7.917

Bosch

Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, these are the stories of relentless LAPD homicide Detective Harry Bosch who pursues justice at all costs. But behind his tireless momentum is a man who ...
Genre :Mystery, Drama, Crime

Veronica

2017-04-21 6.64

Girlboss

Sophia is a rebellious, broke anarchist who refuses to grow up. She stumbles upon her passion of selling vintage clothes online and becomes an unlikely businesswoman. As she builds her retail fashion ...
Genre :Comedy

Host

2023-04-04 0

Iliza's Locals

Iliza Shlesinger's "Iliza's Locals" is a three part comedy special featuring the best up-and-coming comics in Los Angeles. Iliza sums it up best: "I love the LA comedy scene and have been out almost e ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2007-01-01 6

Young Hollywood

Young Hollywood is a live and on demand video news network focused on celebrity, influencers and lifestyle. ...
Genre :News, Reality

Iliza

2019-11-15 6.964

Dollface

After being dumped by her longtime boyfriend, a young woman must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, and rekindle the female friendships ...
Genre :Comedy

Shay Simkin

2019-08-18 7.39

The Righteous Gemstones

The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus. ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama

Self

2003-06-01 6.9

Last Comic Standing

A nationwide talent search accepting the best professional and non-professional stand-up comedians. Once the selection process is narrowed to 10, the show covers the contestants as they live together ...
Genre :Reality, Comedy

Self - Host

2017-05-02 6

Truth & Iliza

Comic Iliza Shlesinger hosts this late-night talk show that features episodes that revolve around particular themes, in the form of a question that Iliza tries to answer. She uses audience interaction ...
Genre :Reality, Talk

Self - Guest

2010-11-08 7.132

Conan

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy, News

Self

2011-08-29 6.8

Ridiculousness

Rob Dyrdek takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk, Reality

Self

2019-09-09 6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities. ...
Genre :Talk

Self

2003-01-26 5.458

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy

Self

2013-10-21 5.2

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2021-07-20 10

Snacked

Welcome to Snacked: A brand new series from First We Feast where your favorite celebrities break down their most beloved snacks and candies. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2013-07-17 0

Deal With It

Unsuspecting members of the public secretly will be recruited to pull a prank on their unwitting companions with absolutely no time to prepare. If they agree to participate, they must obey all instruc ...
Genre :Comedy

Iliza

2016-06-23 4.5

Forever 31

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her friends struggle with the indignities of dead-end jobs, hangovers, dating, infidelity and all the rest of the absurdities of modern adulthood. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2024-01-25 6.8

Dinner Time Live with David Chang

Chef David Chang hosts an unfiltered dining experience as he cooks for celebrity guests and shares culinary secrets. ...
Genre :Reality

Self

2022-09-25 6

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice. ...
Genre :Reality

Self - Panelist

2016-06-14 6.2

To Tell the Truth

A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achiev ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Panelist

2015-01-16 6.5

World's Funniest Fails

Hosted by Terry Crews, WORLD'S FUNNIEST is inspired by the hit YouTube channel, FailArmy, and showcases the best in viral and soon-to-be-viral videos, featuring funny and adorable animals and kids, as ...
Genre :Comedy

2020-04-01 5.286

The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show

From the mind of comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a fun, irreverent mix of kooky characters, sly social commentary and pop culture gags. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2014-02-17 5.878

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

2012-03-24 6.4

Finding Your Roots

Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of ...
Genre :Documentary

2016-06-27 6.9

The $100,000 Pyramid

In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess an answer, by listing items that would be included in said answer, or synonymous. For instance, ...
Genre :Reality, Talk

Self - Contestant

2025-09-15 0

Celebrity Weakest Link

A rapid-fire quiz show in which eight celebrities compete to win up to one million dollars for the charity of their choosing. ...
Genre :Reality