World-famous stand-up comedian Doug Stanhope is known for his brash, raw, and often vulgar jokes, but also for his poignant social criticism. Beginning his career in low-end Las Vegas bars, Stanhope has since been named one of the Top Ten Comics both by Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. Stanhope is also known as host of Comedy Central's The Man Show, multiple other comedy central appearances, headlining various world festivals and the general controvery circling his name. While he certainly garners a great deal of press for his offensive jokes and over the top publicity stunts, Stanhope is a highly popular comic in many English speaking countries.