Early Life and Education of Louis C.K.: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Louis C.K.. A timeline of key moments.

Louis C.K., born Louis Alfred Székely, is a highly acclaimed American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He has garnered significant recognition throughout his career, including three Peabody Awards, three Grammy Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His stand-up specials, particularly 'Live at the Beacon Theater' (2011) and 'Oh My God' (2013), have received widespread praise. Notably, Rolling Stone ranked his 'Shameless' special among the best stand-up specials of all time and recognized him as one of the top stand-up comics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1995: Marriage to Alix Bailey

In 1995, Louis C.K. married artist Alix Bailey.

2004: Voted for Democratic Party presidential candidate

In 2004, Louis C.K. voted for the Democratic Party presidential candidate.

2008: Divorce from Alix Bailey

In 2008, Louis C.K. and Alix Bailey divorced.

2008: Voted for Democratic Party presidential candidate

In 2008, Louis C.K. voted for the Democratic Party presidential candidate.

2011: Donations to Charities

In 2011, after earning a million dollars from selling Live at the Beacon Theater on his website, Louis C.K. gave half of it away to his staff and charities, including the Fistula Foundation.

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2012: Voted for Democratic Party presidential candidate

In 2012, Louis C.K. voted for the Democratic Party presidential candidate.

March 2016: Critical Email Regarding the 2016 Presidential Race

In March 2016, Louis C.K. sent an email to his mailing list criticizing the 2016 presidential race, comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and labeling him an "insane bigot."

2016: Charity Win on Jeopardy!

In 2016, Louis C.K. selected the Fistula Foundation as the beneficiary of his Jeopardy! Power Players Week appearance and won $50,000 for the charity.

2016: Voted for Democratic Party presidential candidate

In 2016, Louis C.K. voted for the Democratic Party presidential candidate.

April 2017: Clarification of Comments on Donald Trump

In April 2017, Louis C.K. clarified his comments on Donald Trump to Stephen Colbert, describing him as a "gross, crook, dirty, rotten, lying sack of shit."

June 3, 2019: Death of Mother, Mary Louise Székely

On June 3, 2019, Louis C.K.'s mother, Mary Louise Székely, passed away.

March 2020: Donation to Joe Biden 2020 Presidential Campaign

In March 2020, Louis C.K. donated to the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign; however, the campaign refunded the donation.

April 2020: Donation to Comedy Cellar Wait Staff

In April 2020, Louis C.K. donated $30,000 to the wait staff at the Comedy Cellar during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a GoFundMe program called "Tip Your Wait Staff".