Christopher Titus

Christopher Todd Titus (born October 1, 1964) is an American comedian, podcaster and actor. He grew up in Newark, California. Titus came to network audiences with the eponymous FOX series Titus,[2] of which he was the star, executive producer and co-creator. He is also a stand-up comedian whose act revolves around his dysfunctional family and shocking life experiences.

Christopher Titus
Titus in 2010
Born
Christopher Todd Titus

(1964-10-01) October 1, 1964[1]
Castro Valley, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, podcaster
Years active1984–present
Spouses
Erin Carden
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(m. 1991; div. 2006)​
    Rachel Bradley
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    (m. 2013)​
    Children2
    Websitewww.christophertitus.com

    Career

    Norman Rockwell is Bleeding

    Titus' first special, this monologue about his dysfunctional family was the basis for his TV show. This special premiered in 2000 at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival, and a filmed version was aired on Comedy Central in 2004.

    5th Annual End of the World Tour

    This special was filmed in Miami January 7, 2007, for Comedy Central.

    Love is Evol

    Love is Evol deals with his divorce from Erin (renamed "Kate" in the special for legal reasons) whom he stated was turned into "a demon slithering from the fiery depths of Satan's anus" during the divorce proceedings, and the toll that abusive relationships take on people, among other things. In it, he talks about how his marriage to Erin fell apart, the ensuing divorce, his analysis of why people stay in bad relationships, his crisis of faith because of the divorce, meeting his new girlfriend's family, and dating again for the first time in two decades. It was recorded in October 2008 for Comedy Central and aired on February 14, 2009.[3]

    Neverlution

    Titus' fourth stand-up act, filmed in San Diego, was Neverlution[4] In it, Titus talked about bringing the country back to its former glory, the new generation, and politics. Comedy Central Records released a double CD of Neverlution.[5]

    Voice in My Head

    Titus' fifth stand-up act is called Voice in My Head. This act deals with the different levels of failure and success Titus has encountered throughout his life, including his first job as a low-rent Darth Vader look-alike, up to why his TV show was cancelled. It was filmed on January 26, 2013, at the Fresno Tower Theatre.

    Angry Pursuit of Happiness

    Titus' sixth act was called Angry Pursuit of Happiness[6] which was filmed on September 27, 2014 in Santa Barbara.[7]

    Born with a Defect

    This is his seventh special and was filmed in Center Theater in Escondido, California, and was released in 2016. "If you have kids, it's therapy. If you don't have kids, it's 90 minutes of birth control."

    Amerigeddon

    Titus' eighth act was released in 2018 and dealt with America under the Trump administration.

    Zero Side Effects

    Released in April 2023, and filmed at the historic El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, CA, Titus performed his tenth special, “Zero Side Effects," to a sold out crowd, where he took on topics like White Supremacy, he apologizes to Millenials and Gen Z, and he recounts in painful detail, his life-altering near-death dental experience, in the way only Titus can.

    Carrying Monsters

    Titus' eleventh act is currently on tour in the USA, through at least March 30, 2024.

    Podcast

    Since January 28, 2011, Christopher Titus has been co-hosting the self-titled Christopher Titus Podcast with his wife Bombshell Rae (Rachel Bradley). Stuntman Tommy was a co-host until October of 2012.[8] "Nerdpunk" Jeff Fox had a co-hosting stint until leaving in January of 2014.[9]

    Filmography

    Film
    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1988Killer Klowns from Outer SpaceBob McReedCredited as Chris Titus
    1996Crash DiveDent
    2007ScarJeff
    2008Remarkable PowerJP Zahn
    2012Bad ParentsNick
    2017Special UnitGarrett FowlerAlso director, executive producer and writer

    Television
    YearTitleRoleNotes
    198921 Jump StreetJack ArcherEpisode: "Woolly Bullies"
    1989ColumboParamilitary Man #1Episode: "Grand Deceptions"
    1996Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanState TrooperEpisode: "Dead Lois Walking"
    1997Deep Family SecretsCowboy #1Television film
    1997Union SquareGuyEpisode: "Michael's First Stand"
    1998JennySurf GuyEpisode: "A Girl's Gotta Get It"
    1998PreyMarksmanEpisode: "Discovery"
    1998DamonMurphyEpisode: "The Apartment"
    1998Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionGreg Hanson - The FarmerEpisode: "The Motorcycle"
    2000Who's Watching Who?StarringTelevision film
    2000-2002TitusChristopher TitusAlso executive producer and writer
    54 episodes
    2002The Twilight ZoneGabe O'BrienEpisode: "Gabe's Story"
    2003Yes, DearBrianEpisode: "When Jimmy Met Greggy"
    2003Future TenseJohn ChaseTelevision film
    2006Special UnitGarrett FowlerAlso executive producer and writer
    Television pilot
    2007-2008Big ShotsBrody Johns11 episodes
    2011CSI: MiamiTrevor MasonEpisode: "Caged"
    2014PawnographyHost30 episodes
    2015The ExesOfficer BurkeEpisode: "Requiem for a Dream"
    2015Rizzoli & IslesJerry JankowskiEpisode: "Gumshoe"
    2015Finding CarterDetective DoughertyEpisode: "The Corrections"
    2018We're Not FriendsVicEpisode: "Don Sucks"
    2020 Titus 20th Anniversary Christopher Titus Unofficial web special, 1 episode

    Discography
    • Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (2004) Comedy Central Records
    • The Fifth Annual End of The World Tour (2007) Comedy Central Records
    • Love Is Evol (2009) Comedy Central Records
    • Neverlution (2011) Comedy Central Records
    • Voice in My Head (2013) DVD Exclusive
    • Angry Pursuit of Happiness (2015)
    • Born With a Defect (2016)
    • Amerigeddon (2018)
    • Carrying Monsters (2020)
    • Zero Side Effects (2022)

    References
    1. "'Titus': Beyond Dysfunction With Wit, Evolving Insight". Los Angeles Times. March 25, 2000. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
    2. "On 'Edge' - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
    3. "Love is Evol Description" Retrieved 8 June 2015
    4. "Christopher Titus to Bring Solo Show Neverlution to San Francisco in February - Theater News - Dec 17, 2010". Theatermania.com. December 17, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
    5. Crook, John (June 29, 2011). "Christopher Titus unleashes star-spangled comic rant in 'Neverlution'". Zap2it. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
    6. "I have finally settled on a name for the new tour... - The Real Christopher Titus". Facebook. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
    7. "Angry Pursuit of Happiness Filming". www.christophertitus.com. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
    8. ChristopherTitus (August 13, 2013). "Christopher Titus". Titus Podcast. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
    9. Colonel Jeff Fox [@ColonelJeffFox] (January 14, 2014). "I have retired from the @TitusNation podcast. Thanks, everyone! It's been fun, but I want to dedicate more time to my cats. =^.^=" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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