Ray Ellin is an American

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, producer,

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, and

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Career

Ellin performs at comedy clubs around the United States. He hosted and wrote for the syndicated shows ''The Movie Loft'', '' Premium TV,'' ''New York Now'', and ''BrainFuel TV''. He also hosts the web-based talk show ''LateNet with Ray Ellin''. Ellin produced and directed the film ''The Latin Legends Of Comedy'', which he financed on his own six credit cards.Dylan P. Gadino
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''Punchline'', May 10, 2006 Ellin co-starred in the film ''Killing Cinderella'' opposite Jessica Capshaw. In 2011, Ellin became the host of the ''Gong Show Live'', a resurrection of

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. In 2012, he became the host of the television show ''Worth The Wait''. In 2013, Ellin opened Aruba Ray's Comedy Club on the island of

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. In 2018, Ellin became executive producer of the television show '' This Week at the Comedy Cellar''. The show was sold to Comedy Central, and wrapped season three in early 2020.

Personal

Ellin moved to

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after college. He moved around many times, at one point sleeping in the front seat of his Dodge Aspen.Steve Lipman
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'' The Jewish Week'', September 30, 2009. He has had a variety of jobs, including selling postal uniforms to letter carriers.

Awards

* 2009: Ellin was named one of "New York's Best Emerging Artists". * 2006: Ellin received a Proclamation from the City of New York for his contributions to comedy. * His film ''The Latin Legends Of Comedy'' won the jury award at the Boston International Film Festival.

References

External links

Official Website
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