Al Madrigal

Named Best Stand-Up Comedian by the HBO/U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Al Madrigal's comedy has garnered attention for its dynamic and lyrical storytelling style, as described by The New York Times. He has made a significant impact on television with numerous appearances on Comedy Central, including his own half-hour "Comedy Central Presents Special," and performances on "John Oliver's New York Stand-up Show" and "Pretend Time with Nick Swardson." Additionally, Madrigal has appeared on "Conan" multiple times, including as one of the first 20 guests during Conan O'Brien's tenure on "The Tonight Show," as well as on "Lopez Tonight," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

Madrigal's acting career is similarly noteworthy with roles on a variety of television series. He has appeared on CBS's "Welcome to the Captain" alongside Jeffrey Tambor and starred in "Gary, Unmarried" with Jay Mohr. Furthermore, Cheech Marin portrayed his father in the sitcom "The Ortegas," which was initially set to air on Fox after "The Simpsons" in 2003 but was ultimately shelved. More recently, he starred in NBC's "Free Agents" and played the role of "Andy," a stay-at-home dad, in "About A Boy." His first hour-long stand-up special, "Why Is the Rabbit Crying?" premiered on Comedy Central in 2013.

In addition to his television and stand-up career, Madrigal co-founded the All Things Comedy network with comedian Bill Burr in 2012, where he also hosts the weekly podcast "Minivan Men." His experiences extend beyond entertainment into the corporate world, where he has over 10 years of experience as an event host and emcee. Madrigal currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children, continuing to influence both the comedic and entertainment industries.