Table of Biography
Emo Philips is a well-known comedian, actor, writer, and producer from the United States. Emo Philips is known for his unique style of comedy which combines deadpan delivery, surrealism, and absurdity.
Early Life
Emo Philips opened his eyes to this world on the 7th of February 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the United States of America. His birth name is Philip Soltanec, and he has a birth sign of Aquarius. Meanwhile, he holds American nationality and he is 67 years old as of 2023. He belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity and his ancestry is predominantly English, with some German and Irish heritage.
In terms of his family background, he has not yet shared any details related to his parents, siblings, and his childhood life. It seems this American actor is entirely private when it comes to his family and likes to keep his family members away from the limelight and media. As a child, he was always passionate about acting and comedy.
Emo Philips – Education
Following his academic qualification Philips might have attended a local high school in his nearby hometown. He may have dropped out of college to pursue a career in acting and the comedy field.
Professional Career
Emo Philips started his career in comedy in the late 1970s, performing at various comedy clubs in the United States. His unusual and quirky style of humor quickly gained him a following, and he began appearing on TV shows such as “Late Night with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
Moreover, in the 1980s, he released several comedy albums, including “E=mo2,” “Live at the Hasty Pudding Theatre,” and “Emo Philips: On the Shoulders of Freaks.” He also starred in the film “UHF” (1989) alongside “Weird Al” Yankovic. Later, he starred in the original 1992 version of “Meet the Parents” (also executive producer) and was an associate producer of the “2000 remake.” In 1998, he appeared in the film “Desperation Boulevard.”
Caption: Emo Philips as a stand-up comedian (Source: Pinterest)
Moreover, he also released an album named “Emo ” in the year 2001. In a 2005 online poll, one of his jokes was named the funniest religious joke ever. Additionally, he performed at the Newbury Comedy Festival in 2006. He was ranked number 50 on E4’s list of the 100 Greatest Comedians and number 54 on Channel 4’s list of the top 100 stand-up comedians.
Voice works
As an actor, he has appeared in acting roles on TV shows like “Miami Vice” and “The Weird Al Show.” He made a guest appearance on the panel game 8 Out of 10 Cats on British television in 2006.
Additionally, he made a guest appearance on British television on the panel game 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2006. He has lent his voice in several animated series “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist,” “Home Movies,” “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” “Adventure Time” as Cuber the mysterious storyteller and the voice of Dooper in the animated series “Slacker Cats.”
Return to the comedy circuit
Around the year 2010, he emerged back into the comedy circuit with a classic look and persona. Since then, he has enjoyed a significant resurgence in popularity. Over the past few years, he has appeared on numerous national comedy tours, at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas, and frequently on 24/7 Comedy.
In 2018, “Weird Al” Yankovic and Philips toured together throughout the United States, in Yankovic’s Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, and again in the 2022 iteration.
Awards
As far as now, he has not won any major awards for his comedy career, but he has received critical acclaim and a huge fan base. Meanwhile, he was voted one of the top 50 comedians of all time by Comedy Central in 2004. In 2012, this comedian was inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame.
His comedy album “E=mo2” was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1985. He was named one of the “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time” by Channel 4 in the UK in 2007. In addition, he has been described as a “comic’s comic,” with many comedians citing him as a major influence on their work.
Net Worth 2024
As an American comedian, entertainer, and actor, he has earned a good sum of money and lives a lavish life. His net worth is estimated at around $3 million as of 2022 and he has not disclosed his salary and income.
Relationship Status
Talking about his personal life, Emo Philips has been married twice in his life. Firstly, he married his wife Judy Tenuta in 1988. Tenuta is also a comedian by profession.
However, the marriage did not last long and they eventually divorced. Later, he married Kipleigh Brown, an actress, and writer. The couple got married in 2002 and they have been together ever since. Emo and Kipleigh are known to keep their personal life private, so little is known about their marriage or relationship.
Caption: Emo Philips with his wife, Kipleigh Brown (Source: IMDb)
As of now, this American comedian has not been a part of controversy or scandal. Meanwhile, he has maintained a gap from such things and has a clean image at the moment.
Body Measurements
Caption: Emo posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
Emo stands 6 feet 2 inches tall (1.88 m) and weighs around 81 kg (179 lbs). Meanwhile, he has light brown hair with a pair of hazel eyes color. In addition, he has a slim body type and wears a shoe size of 9 US.
Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@emophilips’ there are over 14.6k followers. Likewise, there are over 121.7k followers on his Twitter page ‘@EmoPhilips’ and he is not active on Facebook.