Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stones 50 Best Comics of All Time. He started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, Peters gained critical and global recognition for his CTV Comedy Now! special and soon became the first comedian to sell-out Torontos Air Canada Centre in 2007. His subsequent tours were captured in successful specials broadcast on Showtime and Comedy Central. In 2013, Peters became the first comedian to create a Netflix Original Comedy Special with Notorious. Peters has been awarded Emmy, Peabody, Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards for his hosting, producing, and acting talents.