Louis C. K.
Louis Szekely (born September 12, 1967), known professionally as Louis C.K. (/ˌluːi siːˈkeɪ/), is an American comedian, editor, writer, producer, director, and actor. He is the creator, star, writer, director, and (until February 2012) editor of the highly acclaimed FX comedy series Louie. C.K. is noteworthy for innovating direct-to-fan sales of tickets to his stand-up shows and DRM-free video concert downloads via his website. Over the course of his career, he has been nominated for 30 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning writing awards for The Chris Rock Show, Louie and his stand-up specials Live at the Beacon Theater (2011) and Oh My God (2013).