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As a child, Eddie Ifft dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL but instead built a 28-year career as a stand-up comedian, podcaster, host, and actor, earning praise and selling out shows worldwide. He first gained international attention at Montreal’s Just for Laffss Comedy Festival, leading to an SNL audition and a performance at the Mark Twain Awards in Washington DC.
Well known to audiences from his TV comedy specials including, Live From Australia, filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Recent TV specials include, Sweet Home Malibama (2020) and Man Child (2023) have accrued millions of views and reached the coveted ‘top spot’ on Amazon Prime. In addition to his stand-up career, Eddie co-hosted Talkin’ Sh*t, a podcast that consistently broke into the Top 10 in the comedy podcast charts.
Eddie has appeared at some of the world’s most renowned comedy festivals: Netflix is a Joke, Montreal Just for Laffss, Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Cape Town International Comedy Festival, and the Dubai Comedy Festival, solidifying his global appeal and recognition.
U.S. television audiences will recognize Eddie from appearances on Showtime’s The Green Room with Paul Provenza, Tommy Chong 420 Show, Chelsea Lately, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and his half-hour special on Comedy Central. He has appeared in over 40 commercials, hosted Shark Week, and guest starred in FX’s scripted comedy Legit.
Australian audiences are also familiar with Eddie; he has starred in numerous TV programs such as: Thank God You’re Here, The Footy Show, Good News Week, Rove Live, Spicks and Specks, among others.
Eddie continues to make regular guest appearances on prominent podcasts like the Joe Rogan Experience, The Adam Carolla Show, You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, The Honey Dew with Ryan Sickler, Getting Doug with High and The Bert Cast, hosted by Bert Kreischer.
He has also performed at many corporate events for major companies such as Budweiser, The Cheesecake Factory, and BlackRock Capital.
Eddie’s philanthropic efforts are noteworthy; he completed the grueling 68-mile Backbone Trail Ultramarathon raising funds for fallen firefighters. His versatility shone through as he graced the stage at the prestigious Surfer Poll Awards, entertaining the world’s top professional surfers.
Happily married for ten years, Eddie has two children and makes his home in the mountains above Malibu where he pursues his passions of surfing, mountain biking and skiing. And yes, he still dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL.
