Steven Wright Overview

Born in New York City, Steven Wright grew up in Boston. As a teenager, he enjoyed staying up late to watch The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, especially when comedians were featured. He decided he wanted to be a comedian too, but was afraid to admit it out loud. Instead, he attended Boston's Emerson College, graduating with a degree in mass communications. He decided to finally give comedy a try at the age of 23, when he attended an open mike night at a Boston comedy club. His dry... See All