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Louis Ck

What is louis ck?

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Key facts

Birth name Louis Alfred Székely[1]
Born September 12, 1967[1]
Birthplace Washington, D.C., U.S.[1]
Profession comedian, actor, filmmaker[1]
Known for *Louie*[2]

Louis C.K. is the stage name of Louis Alfred Székely, an American comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer born on September 12, 1967, in Washington, D.C. He is best known for creating and starring in the television series *Louie*, for which he won Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2014.

Context

Louis C.K. is the stage name of Louis Alfred Székely, an American comedian, writer, director, producer, and actor born in Washington, D.C., on September 12, 1967 [1]. He is known for the television series *Louie* [2]. He started performing stand-up as a teenager and worked as a staff writer for Conan O'Brien in the early 1990s [2]. He won Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2014 for *Louie* [2]. In late 2017, he confirmed allegations of lewd behavior [2].

Documented claims

  • Louis C.K. began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager. [2]
  • He worked as a staff writer for Conan O'Brien in the early 1990s. [2]
  • He won Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2014 for *Louie*. [2]
  • In late 2017, he confirmed allegations of lewd behavior. [2]

Questions and answers

Did Louis CK ever apologize?

The sources do not mention an apology. In late 2017, he confirmed allegations of lewd behavior [2].

Why did Lucky Louie get cancelled?

The sources do not state why *Lucky Louie* was cancelled.

What year did Louie come out?

The sources do not specify the year *Louie* premiered.

Are Amy Poehler and Louis CK still friends?

The sources do not mention Amy Poehler or their friendship.

Sources

  1. Louis C.K.: Biography, Comedian, Actor, Emmy Winner — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Louis C.K. age, hometown, biography — last.fm (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People