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Greg Giraldo (1965-2010) was an American stand-up comedian, based in New York. Before becoming a comedian, Giraldo, a Regis High School, Columbia University and Harvard Law School graduate, worked as a lawyer. |He was known for his distinct delivery and his skills in ranting, never allowing his rhythm to be broken. Giraldo had performed regularly at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. Giraldo was a regular panelist on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He had been featured regularly on the Howard Stern radio program, and was a staple of Comedy Central’s annual Celebrity Roast. Additionally, he was the star of the short-lived Common Law and also starred in several pilots, including The Greg Giraldo Show and Gone Hollywood for Comedy Central. |The New York Times praised Giraldo as “a talented comedian with a winning personality.”|He was a regular guest on Comedy Central’s Celebrity Roasts.|Sadly, on 9/25/10, he overdosed on Rx medication, and passed away 5 days later. |
