Lewis Black, born on August 30, 1948, is an American comedian, author, and actor, known for his energetic style characterized by angry rants and feigned nervous breakdowns. His comedy focuses on a satirical critique of politics, cultural absurdities, and current events. After beginning his career in theater as a playwright, he gained national fame as a stand-up comedian, established by his recurring "Back in Black" segment on the television show *The Daily Show with Jon Stewart*. He has produced numerous comedy specials for networks such as HBO and Comedy Central and has written several successful books. In film, he is known for voicing the character of Anger in the Pixar animated film *Inside Out*. His work has been recognized with major awards, including two Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, won for *The Carnegie Hall Performance* (2007) and *Stark Raving Black* (2011).