Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla was born on May 27th, 1964 and is currently 61 years old. Adam Carolla was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Carolla attended Los Angeles Valley College.
Adam Carolla is a media personality, comedian, and podcaster. He is best known as the host of
The Adam Carolla Show, which was recognized as the most downloaded podcast in 2011 by
Guinness World Records.
Carolla grew up in North Hollywood and Wisconsin, Pennsylvania. He was the son of a father who was a psychologist and a mother who was on welfare despite having a Chicano studies degree. Adam credits his modest upbringing for making him into the man he is today.
As an adult, Adam Carolla held various odd jobs to make a living. He worked as a carpet cleaner before graduating to a skilled builder and carpenter. During this time, he used much of his free time to train as a boxing coach.
His first venture into entertainment began when he started training with an influential comedy troupe known as
The Groundlings, where he learned improv.
He had his big break in 1994 when he trained Jimmy Kimmel for a live on-air boxing match on the radio. The connection got him a morning radio show, where his personality came to the attention of media personality Dr. Drew Pinsky.
In 1995, Carolla began co-hosting
Loveline, a nationally syndicated radio show that made him one of the most popular radio hosts in the United States. Adam’s candid humor and sharp wit were key to the show’s popularity and longevity.
Beyond
Loveline, Adam Carolla was the star and co-creator of the 1999 release
The Man Show and
Crank Yankers, alongside Daniel Kellison and Jimmy Kimmel. He has also worked on
Jimmy Kimmel Live as an occasional guest and writer.
Over the years working in comedy, television, and radio, Adam Carolla has developed a reputation as a no-nonsense and bold entertainer with blue-collar appeal and a unique voice.
Adam Carolla published
In Fifty Years We’ll All Be Chicks in 2010. It is a critique of modern American society with an emphasis on the decline of common sense and traditional masculinity. Through humor and personal anecdotes, he addresses topics such as changing gender roles, political correctness, the rise of oversensitivity, and the erosion of rugged individualism. He challenges his readers to reflect on the consequences of abandoning traditional values and why it is critical to observe societal shifts.
In 2020, Adam Carolla published
I’m Your Emotional Support Animal, a critique of modern American society focusing on victimhood and hypersensitivity. Making use of his usual personal anecdotes and humor, he looks at topics such as the #MeToo movement, social media dynamics, and political correctness, asserting that these cultural shifts are responsible for the declining robustness of values such as free speech and resilience. Carolla urges his readers to embrace humor and personal responsibility even as society undergoes changes that discourage such values and responses.
Adam Carolla: Awards & Accolades
Carolla's book, Not Taco Bell Material was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Humor, in 2012.
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Adam Carolla: F.A.Q
When was Adam Carolla Born? How old is Adam Carolla?
Adam Carolla was born on May 27th, 1964. Adam Carolla is currently 61 years old.
Where was Adam Carolla Born?
Adam Carolla was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and is American.
What was the first book Adam Carolla wrote?
The first book written by Adam Carolla was The Dr. Drew and Adam Book: A Survival Guide To Life and Love, published in 1998.
What was the most recent book Adam Carolla wrote?
His most recently released work was Everything Reminds Me of Something on July 19th, 2022.
Will there be any more books by Adam Carolla?
Adam Carolla does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Adam Carolla written?
Adam Carolla has written 7 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.