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Socialist Comedian Looks Absolutely Mystified As Bill Maher Explains Why Mamdani’s A Commie
HBO host Bill Maher described Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a “communist” Monday, surprising his guest, left-wing comedian David Cross. Mamdani has called for massive tax increases on top income…
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About David Cross
David Cross is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television producer. Cross is best known for his stand-up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998), his role as Ian Hawke in the first three Alvin and the Chipmunks movies, and his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development. He has been described as "one of the defining figures of cult Gen X comedy".
Everything about David Cross →- Occupation
- screenwriter, voice actor, comedian, film director
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 4, 1964
- Website
- https://officialdavidcross.com/