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The 1491s are a Native American sketch comedy group, with members based in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Montana.While the members' sketch comedy has had a growing cult following since the mid-2000s, and their videos since 2009, they are perhaps best known for their work in more widely-known shows such as Rutherford Falls and Reservation Dogs.
Marc Yaffee (born January 15, 1961) is a Native American comedian, writer, actor, and podcast host. Marc began doing stand-up comedy in 1999 after attending a comedy workshop at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club in Sacramento, CA. Since then, he has performed in 43 states and 11 countries. [1] [2]
Much of the duo's banter plays upon the stereotypes held of Native Americans. Williams and Ree have performed with the likes of Garth Brooks, The Oak Ridge Boys and Tim McGraw, and have made many television appearances on The Nashville Network. Their comedy albums include The Best of Williams and Ree, Taking Reservations and Way Up Norsk.
He even works the topic into his stand-up routine, most notably in his crowdfunded, self-produced debut comedy special, "Only Fans." Rife credits comedy for helping him cope with his mental woes.
Charlie Hill was the first Native stand-up comedian ever to perform on national television, making his network debut on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977. He then went on to become the first Native comedian to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson among many other national late-night talk shows. Charlie performed across North America ...
American: Years active: 2002–present: Genres: Observational comedy: Subject(s) Reservation life: Notable works and roles: James & Ernie-fied (2005) Mile Post 398 (2007) Members: James Junes Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III
Mattel, who is of Ojibwe descent, was the third Native American queen to compete on Drag Race following Stacy Layne Matthews, who is Lumbee, on season 3 and Kelly Mantle, who is Cherokee, on season 6. [32] After her run on the show, Mattel performed her stand-up comedy tour, Ages 3 and Up, from 2015 to 2017. [33]
Jana Schmieding is a Native American (Cheyenne River Lakota) [1] comedian, actor, podcaster, and writer. She is best known for her roles hosting the podcast Woman of Size , and as a writer and actor on the sitcom Rutherford Falls , and an actor on Reservation Dogs .