Artie Lange

Artie Lange is an American stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality, and author.

Artie Lange is an American stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality, and author. He became widely known for being an original cast member of MADtv and for replacing Jackie Martling on The Howard Stern Show. He has also written bestselling books and appeared in film, television, and podcasts.

Early life and career

Lange was born in Union Township, New Jersey, on October 11, 1967. He began performing stand-up comedy in New York City after developing his act on the club circuit. Before becoming a full-time comic, he also worked in other jobs.

Television and radio work

Lange gained prominence as an original cast member of MADtv in the mid-1990s. He joined The Howard Stern Show in 2001 as Jackie Martling’s replacement, and his radio work became one of the most recognized parts of his career.

Books and writing

Lange co-wrote the memoir Too Fat to Fish, which debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. He later published additional writing projects, including Crash and Burn.

Later career and public life

Lange continued to appear in television, film, and podcasting, and has worked as a radio host and podcast host. Public reporting has also documented periods of substance abuse and health problems during his later career.