Doug Stanhope is a controversial American stand-up comedian who has appeared in numerous televised comedy specials. In 2006, Stanhope announced that he would run for president in 2008 as a Libertarian candidate. Due to campaign finance restrictions Stanhope ultimately decided not to run, but instead endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Saving Bristol
On September 11, 2008, Stanhope launched a website dedicated to raising money to pay for an abortion for Bristol Palin. Stanhope himself donated $50,000 dollars and encouraged others to donate money to the site to help Palin start a new life. Though Palin did not take Stanhope up on his offer of an abortion and a new life, Stanhope has pledged to pay for an abortion for an underprivileged teen each year in the name of pro-life supporter Sarah Palin.Official Site: Saving Bristol
The Unbookables
- Doug Stanhope
- Andy Andrist
- Sean Rouse
- James Inman
- Brett Erickson
- Travis Lipski
- Brendon Walsh
- Norman Wilkerson
- Brian PotrafkaOfficial Site: Bio
Comedy Festivals and Competitions
- Montreal Just For Laughs
- US Comedy Arts Festival
- Chicago Comedy Festival
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- San Francisco International Comedy Competition
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Fast Facts
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Name
Douglas Gene StanhopeOfficial Site: Bio
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Born
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Birthplace
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Began his comedy career in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1990Official Site: Bio
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Established a touring comedy group called "The Unbookables"Official Site: Bio
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"The Unbookables" released the CD Morbid Obscenity in 2006Official Site: Bio
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Proceeds from Morbid Obscenity were used to help friend Arthur Hinty pay for gastric bypass surgeryOfficial Site: Bio
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Self-published the book ''Fun With Pedophiles
The Best of Baiting in 2006Official Site: Bio
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Stanhope's live show was voted "Best Comedy Performance of the Year" by Time Out New York for both 2006 and 2008Official Site: Bio
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Stanhope shares a home in Warren, Arizona with musician and author Amy "Bingo" BingamanOfficial Site: Bio
