Paul Elia Sets Premiere Date For New Comedy Special ‘Good Son’
“This special is my best work to date,” Elia told Deadline. “It’s all the things I always wanted to tell my parents but was too ashamed to admit, kinda like how I was sneaking out their house at 37. I’m really proud of how honest I was able to be in it and couldn’t be happier with the final product.”
Cannes: Roger Guenveur Smith’s Crime Thriller ‘Dirty’ Sells to Gravitas
Gravitas Ventures bought all U.S. rights to crime thriller “Dirty,” starring Roger Guenveur Smith and Paul Elia, from B.A.D. Film Productions, Variety has learned exclusively. Daniel Ringey directed the film, which marks his feature debut, from a screenplay by Benjamin J. Alexander. Chaz Bono and Adrian Gaeta also star. “Dirty” was produced by Benjamin J. Alexander, Paul Elia, […]
Comedy and TV: Interview with actor Paul Elia
Paul Elia is an actor and comedian of Chaldean and Assyrian heritage who is best known for his roles in “Agents of Shield,” “Lady Dynamite,” and “Major Crimes” and the new movie “Stillwater.” Paul is also frequently featured in the hilarious sketches of the “Conan O’Brien” show and “LaffTracks” which is a popular show on TruTV.
’Lowkey Outside Comedy’ Producers Matt Rife & Paul Elia On Bringing Live Stand-Up Back To Los Angeles: “Comedy Will Find A Way
Since early March, when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, and businesses across the United States started to shutter, live comedy — like all kinds of live performance — has been virtually nonexistent. In trying times marked by a deadly pandemic, extreme political division and general unease, the coronavirus-related shutdown has left people without the much-needed levity and […]
Paul Elia Brings the Laughs from Los Angeles
Paul Elia burst onto the stage with a bright smile and an air of star quality. He looked out at the intimate and tightly-packed room at Detroit House of Comedy. This was his dream: to bring a successful show to his hometown, draw a sizable crowd, and return favor to the Chaldean community that raised […]
Comedy tour that started outdoors in pandemic coming indoors to Royal Oak
When the COVID-19 pandemic turned Los Angeles into a ghost town, two comedians brought their show outside. After about 40 outdoor performances across Southern California, they are bringing the show indoors Sunday in Royal Oak. Comedians Paul Elia and Matt Rife started the Lowkey Comedy Show during the pandemic. Big indoor venues across LA had […]
How Comedian Matt Rife Pulled Off Stratospheric Rise From Pandemic-Era Pickup Truck Stand-Up To A Sold-Out Global Tour With Live Nation
Perhaps the best encapsulation of his determination to succeed came a few months following the emergence of Covid, when he and comedian friend Paul Elia launched Lowkey Outside.
Comedian Paul Elia Sets Christmas Eve Launch For Debut Special ‘Detroit Player’
Rising comedian Paul Elia has set a Christmas Eve premiere date for his debut special, Detroit Player, the first ever shot at the Detroit House of Comedy, which came together over the course of three October tapings. Directed by Elia’s longtime friend Dan Ringey, with whom he previously collaborated on the indie crime thriller Dirty, the special will be available […]
Interview: Paul Elia On His First Stand-Up Special, “Detroit Player”
Paul Elia has proven that great things will come to those who wait. The comedian has spent years in stand-up honing his craft, and doing everything he could to finally get to this place. He could’ve gotten here sooner – in regards to taping his first special – but he wanted to make sure that hour was perfected […]
TikTalk: @pauleliacomedy on breaking comedic barriers for Iraqi-Americans
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with comedian Paul Elia about his personal triumph and a historic moment for Iraqi-Americans as he makes his mark in the community and across the world of comedy. readmore