Hannibal Buress (born February 4, 1983) is an American comedian, actor, and television writer. He lives in New York City. Read full biography of Hannibal Buress →
When people go through something rough in life, they say, 'I'm taking it one day at a time.' Yes, so is everybody. Because that's how... →
I like to drive nice cars; since I live in New York, and I don't drive there, it's a novelty to be on the road and drive and listen to my... →
When people say, 'How did you start in comedy,' I say my family was kidnapped by ninjas when I was very young, and to get them released I had... →
I took an improv class in 2005 in Chicago at ComedySportz, which was short-form, more of a games-based improv. I remember it being real fun and... →
My dad named me after Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general who attacked Rome. But nobody knows about him.
People like to compare something to something that they know. Even with Chris Rock, they say he's like Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy.
Gibberish rap is - I freestyle all the time, just hangin' out with friends. And sometimes when I'm freestyling, I'll lose my flow, you... →
I'm in awful shape. I'm trying to get in better shape. My girlfriend, she's in good shape. She gives me health tips sometimes, like... →
In my hometown of Chicago, I'm kind of a medium deal.
I remember 'Def Comedy Jam' being a big deal and kids talking about it in school, but it was never, 'I want to do that.'
I'd like to be remembered as good person and as one of the best comedians of my generation.
With sitcom writing, you're trying to write stories.
Even on TV appearances or big shows, I don't know if I've ever been as nervous as I was my first time doing stand-up. I just remember getting... →
Hannibal Buress (born February 4, 1983) is an American comedian, actor, and television writer. He lives in New York City.