Seth Herzog

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Seth Herzog
Seth Herzog

Seth Herzog (aka "The Zog"[1] [2]) is an American comedian. Besides being active in New York City performing comedy, Mr. Herzog was the subject of the short film Zog's Place.[1] He has also enjoyed small roles in such films as Safe Men, The Ten and The Baxter. He has also acted in numerous commercials, and on such T.V. shows as Late Night with Conan O'Brien,[2] Chappelle's Show,[3] and VH1's Best Week Ever [3] He was also recently noted in Heeb Magazine 's 2007 "Heeb 100," a listing of 100 influential young Jewish artists/performers.[4]

In the New York comedy scene, Seth has performed in such venues as Chetty Red's, Rififi, and the Red Room.[2] In addition, Seth runs[4] and hosts a weekly comedy show every Tuesday night called "Sweet" at the Lower East Side bar, the Slipper Room. A regular feature of the show is a ten-minute set called "What's On My Mom's Mind," [5] during which he interviews his mother, Kera Greene. [6]

Seth is perhaps best known for his "Wonder Woman" routine, during which he wears a Wonder Woman costume and does a dance while lip-synching to the Wonder Woman theme song.[4]

In April 2008, Seth toured Iraq performing for the U.S. troops.[7]


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Aronsky, Rory L. (2003-11-02). Zog's Place. Film Threat. Gore Group Publications. Retrieved on 2007-11-28.
  2. ^ a b c Zimmer, Elizabeth (2003-04-30). Zog's Bog. The Village Voice. Village Voice LLC. Retrieved on 2007-12-25.
  3. ^ a b Comedians A-Z: Seth Herzog. ComedyCentral.com. MTV Networks Entertainment Group. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  4. ^ a b c Abrams, Brian. Seth Herzog. Heeb Magazine's Heeb 100. Heeb Media, LLC. Retrieved on 2007-11-28.
  5. ^ Glazer, Eliot (2007-08-27). Inside With: Seth Herzog. The Apiary. The Apiary Network. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  6. ^ Lowenstein, Kate (March 27-April 2), “Keep it in the Family: The Comedians”, Time Out New York (no. 652), <http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/features/28050/keep-it-in-the-family/3.html>. Retrieved on 3 May 2008 
  7. ^ Herzog, Seth (2008-04-18). Hurry Up, and Kuwait!. The Huffington Post. HuffingtonPost.com, Inc.. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

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