Ray Ellin: New York City’s Favorite Host
Considered by his peers to be the finest host for both live events as well as taped shows, Ray Ellin has been a host and comedian since he was a teenager.
In addition to LateNet with Ray Ellin, Ray has also been the host and writer of the syndicated television shows The Movie Loft, New York Now, Premium TV, and BrainFuelTV.
Ray is currently the host of the new Gong Show Live, and the game show Worth The Wait.
Ray has made television appearances on every major television network, and is most comfortable in the spotlight. When Ray was profiled on Dateline NBC, it was discovered that his blood pressure actually drops right before he takes the stage!
Known for his ability to ad-lib and improvise with any crowd, Ray has become one of the most sought-after hosts for corporate and special events, and has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes. Gifted at energizing audiences, Ray has become widely known for his ability to connect and interact with audiences of any age and background.
Ray as Producer and Director
Profiling the top three Latin comics in the country, Ray executive produced and directed the film The Latin Legends of Comedy. Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox, the movie finished third in per-screen average behind Oscar winners The Queen and The Last King of Scotland. Ray also co-created/produced the animated series La Familia, with voices by John Leguizamo.
Ray as Theater, Film, and Television Actor
As an actor, Ray has taken on a variety of theater roles. In film, he co-starred in the romantic comedy Killing Cinderella, and produced and co-starred in the short films Yellow, The Face, The Try-Out, and Felix the Painter. He’s appeared in several television commercials, including spots for Volkswagen, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Budweiser, and a multi-part campaign for the Sci-Fi Channel.
Ray as Creator of Web Properties and Live Events
Ray is the founder of the popular comedy site DailyComedy.com, “the YouTube for jokes,” as well as SportsIrritated.com, “the place to bitch about sports.” He co-created and produced the live standup tour The Jack Daniel’s Latino Comedy Series. Ray also created and produced the live events The Moms of Comedy, A Night of New York Comedy, The New York Latino Comedy All-Stars, and the Delightfully Jewish Comedy Series.
