Owner of MMA training center “Fight Science”, Ian Harris.

Ian Harries wrote and directed his first movie “It Burns When I Laugh” which won Best Feature Film.

Ian Harris is a veteran comedian known for his spot-on impressions and sharp, innovative humor. His appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comedy Central, and two TV specials (“Critical & Thinking” and “ExtraOrdinary”) have showcased his mastery of wit.

With over 20 years as a headliner, Ian’s accolades include being named #25 on Entertainment Journal’s Top 100 Comedians list and a semi-finalist in Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots Competition.” Renowned for his voice-over work in Hollywood, he’s lent his talent to FOX, Disney XD, Bravo, and more.

His comedic style, blending skepticism with satire, draws comparisons to icons like Lenny Bruce, Bill Maher, and George Carlin, as he tackles topics from religion to climate change. Ian offers a thought-provoking, distinctive brand of stand-up comedy.

Ian shared about:

• The connection between comedians and fighters, noting how many individuals in both fields engage in the other activity.
• His subsequent comedy experiences, including a disastrous performance at the Long Beach comedy club that turned into a blues and lingerie club. Despite difficulties engaging various audience types, it became a learning experience that improved his skills in improvisation and handling diverse crowds.
• The challenges of getting films into festivals, including the complexities of the festival circuit and the difficulty in securing distribution deals for short films.