Today we’d like to introduce you to Martin Morrow.
Hi Martin, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
I started comedy while in college at Auburn University back in 2007. It was kind of an on-again, off-again thing because opportunities were scarce since it was a small bull collegiate town that had opportunities to bring in people like Anthony Jeselnik or Tim and Eric, plus I was under 21. But after turning 21 I moved to New York and got humbled quick in regards to how funny I thought I was. I moved back home to Alabama after about half a year where the plan was to go back to New York, but I only had enough money for either a month in NY or 3 months in Chicago and I chose Chicago. I got to work a lot on my voice and improv skills there and did everything I wanted to achieve over the course of 7 years before moving to LA. I’ve been here for 5 years and have been able to accomplish a lot and put in a lot of good work and I hope that audiences and industry get to see it and something fun and great comes from the effort.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Nothing good comes easy. I think some struggles I encountered along the way were mistimings, misjudgments, and missed communication. I’m trying to let go of bitterness and resentment in that regard and working to be more grateful that I’m here. But smooths roads rarely pave the way to a career or life in comedy. You have to be a little messed up to want to do this, ya know? Traveling away from family and loved ones, make little to no money starting off, always wanting the next thing or looking towards the thing after that. Nobody gets into stand-up comedy because they’re a good person with everything going well every step of the way. We seek validation for our thoughts and bodies from strangers. Get a therapist, take breaks, drink water, and remember how fun all this was when you started. I say all that to say I’m not going to look back at obstacles when I’m looking forward at my goals.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am an actor who was in several of the turning into your parents’ Progressive commercials, the Energy Upgrade California ads, 2 commercials during the Super Bowl, Let’s Get Real on FOX, and the KFC/Lifetime movie A Recipe for Seduction. I am also a copywriter, having worked for brands such as Walmart, McDonald’s, Hulu, and most recently Atlanta on FX.
And I have been doing stand-up for a while, appearing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Laughs on FOX, and stages all across the globe.
I think what sets me apart from others is that I like to blend a little bit of everything into my own perspective and voice. I like to improvise and add my own unique voice and flavor to any stage or set I get on.
We love surprises, fun facts, and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I love quality time to myself. Long car rides where I’m not stuck in traffic, sitting with a book, cleaning. I like quiet. I think that’s where creativity emerges. When you’re stuck with constant sound or motion, you’re missing out on the allowance of thought, and you get stuck forgetting how to listen because you’re too busy wanting to say things the loudest or scroll through Instagram to keep that consistency of needing SOMETHING to occupy silence. Not me, gimme that qt of quiet.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.martinmorrow.me
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/martinmmorrow
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/martinmmorrow
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MartinMorrow/featured
- Other: www.tiktok.com/martinmmorrow
Image Credits
Joanna Degeneres
The Nitecap
Kiki Anderson
