Russell Peters is a Canadian stand-up comedian of Indian heritage whose sharp observations about culture, race and identity have made him one of the most successful and globally recognised comedians in the world.
Born in Toronto to parents from Calcutta, Peters developed his distinctive comedy style drawing on the cross-cultural experiences of growing up as an Indian-Canadian. His 2004 Comedy Now! special became a viral sensation — one of the first major stand-up performances to spread globally through the internet.
He has sold out arenas across the world, performed at the Oscars and become a hugely influential figure in demonstrating that Asian artists can achieve mainstream global success in entertainment. He has been described as the first comedian to truly globalise stand-up comedy.