Moshe Kasher
Biography
Moshe Kasher is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in the Los Angeles area. He was born on July 6, 1979, in Queens, New York. In 2012, he authored the memoir Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16. iTunes named him Best New Comic in 2009, and his comedy album Everyone You Know Is Going to Die, and Then You Are! was ranked among the top twenty comedy albums on iTunes that same year. Punchline Magazine named him a comic to watch in 2010. His writing credits include television shows and movies such as HBO series Betty, Comedy Central roasts, Another Period, Zoolander 2, and Wet Hot American Summer.
Career overview
Moshe Kasher is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in the Los Angeles area. He was born in Queens, New York, on July 6, 1979. He is the author of the 2012 memoir titled Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16.
His career includes writing work for various television shows and films, such as Comedy Central roasts and Another Period, HBO's Betty, Zoolander 2, and Wet Hot American Summer. As a performer, he has become known for his sharp wit, fearless storytelling, and candid approach to difficult subjects, building a career recognized for both his life stories and his stand-up comedy performances. He has also been associated with projects such as Urgent, Garfunkel and Oates, and Portlandia.
In 2009, iTunes named Kasher the Best New Comic, and his comedy album Everyone You Know Is Going to Die, and Then You Are! was ranked among the top 20 comedy albums on iTunes that same year. Additionally, he was named a Comic to Watch in 2010 by Punchline Magazine.
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53 titles- The Pitt (2025) as Jacob Samuel
- Crowd Control (2025) as Self
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (2024) as Self
- The Great American Joke Off (2023) as Self
- About Last Night (2022) as Self
- So Dumb It's Criminal Hosted by Snoop Dogg (2022) as Self
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Betty (2020) Writer
- The Opening Act (2020) as Sasha
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- This Close (2018) as Jacob
- The Fix (2018) as Self - Guest
- The Honeymoon Stand Up Special (2018)
- The Big Sick (2017) Thanks
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) Consulting Producer
- Problematic with Moshe Kasher (2017) Creator
- The Good Place (2016) as Colby
- Zoolander 2 (2016) as Chimney Sweep
- SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Another Period (2015) as Dr. Goldberg
- Another Period (2015) Supervising Producer
- Another Period (2015) Co-Executive Producer
- Another Period (2015) Consulting Producer
- Another Period (2015) Writer
- Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (2015) Writer
- Transparent (2014) as Moshe Pfefferman
- Garfunkel and Oates (2014) as Receptionist
- Her: Love in the Modern Age (2014) as Self
- I Don't Dance (2014) as Moshe
- Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats (2014) as Himself
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Duncan Traub
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Drunk History (2013) as Albert Parsons
- Maron (2013) as Himself
- Deal With It (2013) as Self
- The New Normal (2012) as Writer
- Alone Up There (2012) as Self
- The Coexist Comedy Tour (2012)
- The Coexist Comedy Tour (2012) Writer
- Moshe Kasher: Live in Oakland (2012) as Himself
- Moshe Kasher: Live in Oakland (2012) Writer
- Shameless (2011) as Ruben
- Portlandia (2011) as Bruce
- Whitney (2011) as Waiter
- Traffic Light (2011) as Spike
- Conan (2010) as Self - Comic Guest
- The League (2009) as November
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Restaurant Manager
- Laugh Factory (1979) as Self
- Elijah as Hershel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Moshe Kasher best known for?
Moshe Kasher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pitt (2025), After Midnight (2024), The Jesse Owens Story (1984), Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021).
When and where was Moshe Kasher born?
Moshe Kasher was born on July 6, 1979 in Queens , New York, USA.
How many credits does Moshe Kasher have?
Moshe Kasher has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Moshe Kasher's background in cinema and television?
Moshe Kasher is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in the Los Angeles area. He was born on July 6, 1979, in Queens, New York. In 2012, he authored the memoir Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16. iTunes na...