Background
Pepitone was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised from the age of nine on Staten Island.He studied from the age of fourteen at Tisch School of the Arts.
Pepitone was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised from the age of nine on Staten Island.He studied from the age of fourteen at Tisch School of the Arts.
Described as a "cult favorite”, Pepitone is a staple in the Los Angeles comedy scene. He is known for his regular appearances on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast and his sketch appearances on Late Night with Conan O"Brien and Conan, often playing his recurring role as the "New York City Heckler" in the audience. He has also had recurring roles on television programs such as The Life & Times of Tim, The Sarah Silverman Program and Nick Swardson"s Pretend Time.
Mockfest as well as Best Comedy Short at the Burbank Festival in 2011.
Pepitone was a first round contestant during the first season of Last Comic Standing. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s Pepitone was a regular sketch performer on Late Night with Conan O"Brien.
He has appeared in films such as The Muppets, Old School, School for Scoundrels, and Terri. Pepitone regularly performs stand-up comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Los Angeles
Pepitone has made many guest appearances on comedy programs such as Bob"s Burgers, The King of Queens, Chapelle"s Show, Monk, Community, Childrens Hospital, Happy Endings, Flight of the Conchords, 2 Broke Girls, Whitney and lieutenant"s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Eddie also appears in the 2012 documentary "Alone Up There" that looks at the craft of stand-up comedy. Pepitone"s first stand-up album A Great Stillness was released in 2011. His also released a sketch comedy album in 2006 called "The Big Push".
From 2011 to 2013, Pepitone starred in the 500 episodes of the web comedy series "Puddin"".
Pepitone is a vegan. Pepitone is adamant that he created the concept of right and left-footed socks.
He also has liberal political views.
In the fall of 2013, Pepitone started hosting his own podcast called "Pep Talks" after being a member of the "The Long Shot" podcast for several years.