daniel franzese's Bio
Daniel Franzese is a nationally touring stand-up comedian best known for his iconic role as Damian in Mean Girls—a performance that turned him into a world-famous meme and made him one of the most quoted characters of the 2000s. He’s headlined at comedy clubs across the country, performed at over 50 colleges, headlined the Burbank Comedy Festival, and appeared on shows like Party Down, The Comeback, The View, Drew Barrymore, After Midnight and more!
A comedy chameleon, Daniel has starred in viral videos, brought laughs as the Italian Mom online, and was a fan favorite on Secret Celebrity Drag Race. He’s also a celebrated comedic playwright and collaborator, having co-written and starred in Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin’ Rock Opera!, Italian Mom Loves You, and other stage productions blending absurdity with heart.
Whether he’s on stage, on screen, or on your timeline—Daniel Franzese is always delivering punchlines you’ll be quoting forever.
Follow him everywhere @whatsupdanny
A comedy chameleon, Daniel has starred in viral videos, brought laughs as the Italian Mom online, and was a fan favorite on Secret Celebrity Drag Race. He’s also a celebrated comedic playwright and collaborator, having co-written and starred in Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin’ Rock Opera!, Italian Mom Loves You, and other stage productions blending absurdity with heart.
Whether he’s on stage, on screen, or on your timeline—Daniel Franzese is always delivering punchlines you’ll be quoting forever.
Follow him everywhere @whatsupdanny