Russell Peters

Russell Dominic Peters (born September 29, 1970) is a Canadian stand-up comic, and actor. Peters' comedy focuses largely around his Canadian upbringing and racial stereotypes, as he often parodies his parents and South Asian culture. Much of his material explores the cultural divides between many different ethnicities and upbringings in a way that includes many impressions.

His last comedy special Russell Peters: Outsourced, aired on Comedy Central on August 26, 2006. Outsourced is also available on DVD and CD in stores from August 29, 2006. The DVD version features his uncensored performance. The DVD has been popular, especially in Canada, selling over 100,000 copies. Outsourced is Peters' first DVD release and remained on the National DVD Chart over one year after its release.

Peters new DVD/CD combo "Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown" was recorded on February 2nd, 2008 at The WAMU Theatre at Madison Square Garden. The DVD/CD will be released in the fall of 2008 and contains material from his record breaking HOMECOMING TOUR. The release will be a DVD/CD combo and will contain a 78 minute extended performance + several bonus features.