Demetri on his first major big screen acting role

Born in New York City, New York, Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, writer, and actor.

He got his big break on Comedy Central's Premium Blend comedy series, and later his own comedy special for that network in 2004.

Demerti was also a writer for NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien. In 2005, he became a contributor on The Daily Show  with Jon Stewart.

In 2006, Demetri recorded a comedy CD/DVD called "These Are Jokes."

In 2009, he had a small role in the film, "The Rocker." Also in that same year, his sketch-variety series, Important Things with Demetri Martin, premiered on Comedy Central. The show has been renewed for a second season.

In this 2009 interview with SIDEWALKS host Maaika Westen, Demetri primarily talks about "Taking Woodstock" and working with director Ang Lee and screenwriter James Schamus on the comedy-drama film.