{"id":2152,"date":"2025-07-09T08:48:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=2152"},"modified":"2025-07-09T14:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:55:57","slug":"sam-morril","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/sam-morril\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Morril"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sam-Morril.png\" alt=\"Sam Morril\" class=\"wp-image-2153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sam-Morril.png 177w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sam-Morril-150x149.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sam-Morril-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sam-Morril-100x99.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sam Morril<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-136-funniest-comedian-of-2025\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-136-funniest-comedian-of-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Funniest Comedians in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Sam Morril<br><strong>Born:<\/strong> August 29, 1986\u00b9<br><strong>Birthplace:<\/strong> Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, USA<br><strong>Alma Mater:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tulane.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tulane.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tulane University<\/a>; graduated from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York University<\/a><br><strong>Occupation:<\/strong> Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, podcaster<br><strong>Years Active:<\/strong> ~2005\u2013present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam Morril is a sharp New York\u2013bred comedian known for his rapid-fire delivery, crowd-work finesse, and masterful joke-writing. Rising swiftly through the comedy scene, he has headlined clubs nationwide, appeared on late-night TV, and released a stream of acclaimed specials across Comedy Central, Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comedy Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New York-style punchiness:<\/strong> Morril combines blunt, observational humor with a polished delivery. He punches in quick succession and works hard to disarm crowd anxiety right out the gate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crowd\u2011work master:<\/strong> He\u2019s known for deft, humorous interaction with audiences\u2014often turning heckles into comedic gold. Reviews of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sam-Morril-Youve-Changed\/dp\/B0CVX14P2K\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sam-Morril-Youve-Changed\/dp\/B0CVX14P2K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You\u2019ve Changed<\/a><\/em> highlight his seamless handling of audience reactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart wordplay &amp; storytelling:<\/strong> Balancing clever introspection with punchy lines, Morril\u2019s material often revolves around sex, dating, social media, and the absurdities of modern life. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stand-Up Specials &amp; Albums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5079164\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5079164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Class Act<\/strong> (2015<\/a>, Comedy Central Records): Debut album reached #1 on iTunes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9014006\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9014006\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Positive Influence<\/strong> (2018<\/a>, Comedy Central): His first one-hour special, produced by Amy Schumer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt13118012\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt13118012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>I Got This<\/strong> (2020<\/a>, YouTube): Released to wide acclaim\u20141.5 million views in two weeks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/sam-morril-up-on-the-roof\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/sam-morril-up-on-the-roof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Up On The Roof<\/strong> (2020)<\/a>: Self-produced rooftop special during COVID; recognized on <em>NYT<\/em> Best Comedy of 2020 list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/za\/title\/81613412\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/za\/title\/81613412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Same Time Tomorrow<\/strong> (2022, Netflix)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sam-Morril-Youve-Changed\/dp\/B0CVX14P2K\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sam-Morril-Youve-Changed\/dp\/B0CVX14P2K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>You\u2019ve Changed<\/strong> (2024, Amazon Prime<\/a>): Praised for his candid take on dating, social media, and crowd interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Television &amp; Film<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular on <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/show\/this-week-at-the-comedy-cellar\/umc.cmc.1cquwi4ae35uj7m4yay00nfxz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/show\/this-week-at-the-comedy-cellar\/umc.cmc.1cquwi4ae35uj7m4yay00nfxz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>This Week at the Comedy Cellar<\/em> (Comedy Central)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV appearances: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1637574\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1637574\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conan<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbs.com\/shows\/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cbs.com\/shows\/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Late Show with Stephen Colbert<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4280606\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4280606\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Late Late Show with James Corden<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3279494\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3279494\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@midnight<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0364829\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0364829\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Last Comic Standing<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2578508\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2578508\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside Amy Schumer<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.com\/americas-got-talent\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.com\/americas-got-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America\u2019s Got Talent<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/za\/title\/81236173\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/za\/title\/81236173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That\u2019s My Time with David Letterman<\/a><\/em>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosted<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLmofErGZetbg8JP134YPtjp4z5y1jFrYw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLmofErGZetbg8JP134YPtjp4z5y1jFrYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>People Talking Sports<\/strong><\/a> (MSG Networks) for two seasons\u2014Emmy-nominated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cameo as comic in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt7286456\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt7286456\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Joker<\/em> (2019)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasting &amp; Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-hosts award\u2011winning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/we-might-be-drunk\/id1548251094\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/we-might-be-drunk\/id1548251094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Might Be Drunk<\/a><\/strong> with Mark Normand. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launched <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bodegacatwhiskey.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bodegacatwhiskey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bodega Cat<\/a><\/strong> whiskey in partnership with Mark Normand. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive producer on specials like Dina Hashem\u2019s (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dina-Hashem-Dark-Little-Whispers\/dp\/B0CHNCPZ4H\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dina-Hashem-Dark-Little-Whispers\/dp\/B0CHNCPZ4H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dark Whispers<\/a><\/em>) and Gary Vider\u2019s new YouTube special. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sam Morril Compilation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to sharp one-liners, dark twists, and perfectly deadpan delivery, nobody does it quite like Sam Morril. Whether he\u2019s roasting the crowd or turning awkward moments into gold, Sam has carved out a spot as one of the funniest stand-ups working today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this compilation, we\u2019re serving up some of Sam Morril\u2019s best bits \u2014 the jokes that leave you laughing long after the show\u2019s over. Quick, clever, and always a little bit wrong, this is Sam at his absolute best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So sit back, hit that subscribe button, and get ready for some top-shelf stand-up. Here\u2019s Sam Morril \u2014 enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Best of Comedian Sam Morril on the Morning News\" width=\"1130\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r2MBvtzNdZQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Life &amp; Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Born Sam Greenberg; raised Jewish. After his mother\u2019s remarriage, he adopted the surname Morril. His mother is a painter; stepfather is an attorney. He\u2019s cousin to actor Ansel Elgort and nephew of photographer Arthur Elgort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education: Went to Browning School (Upper East Side), attended Tulane, and graduated from NYU. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previously in a long-term relationship with comedian Taylor Tomlinson (2019\u20132022). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reputation &amp; Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honored as one of Comedy Central\u2019s \u201cComics to Watch\u201d in 2011. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrated by Reddit users and critics for his crowd-work and punchy style, though some feel his podcast voice can be polarizing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized for his adaptability: from late-night, to YouTube, to rooftops, then to streaming platforms\u2014and continuing to grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy &amp; Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam\u202fMorril has steadily built a reputation as a first-rate joke writer and stand-up technician\u2014someone who effortlessly blends clever one-liners, sharp stories, and crowd engagement. He\u2019s a model of modern comedy hustle: leveraging new media, touring relentlessly, and staying creatively independent. Fans and peers alike respect his craft and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s fun and punchy\u2026 light jokes on topics that aren\u2019t always so light.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:The Funniest Comedians in 2025 Name: Sam MorrilBorn: August 29, 1986\u00b9Birthplace: Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, USAAlma Mater: Tulane University; graduated from New York UniversityOccupation: Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, podcasterYears Active: ~2005\u2013present Overview Sam Morril is a sharp New York\u2013bred comedian known for his rapid-fire delivery, crowd-work finesse, and masterful joke-writing. 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