It all started when…

I pressed “Play” on my boombox and started the lead track to Shania Twain’s 1997 masterpiece, Come on Over. I stepped out into the living room and took my place in the center. I knew all the steps. I knew every lyric. Everything I’d ever known was building to this lip-sync performance, and afterwards I would never be the same.

I kept my practice up, performing in such well-reviewed roles as Lollipop Guild member in the Wizard of Oz (they dumbed down the choreography for me) and as Poem Reader in South Callaway Elementary’s patriotic United We Stand (circa 2002).

I studied…

At Oklahoma City University, I received a BFA in Acting. There, I learned from the best teachers and broke their spirits. I used my bald head to portray many old men. I sang. I danced. My fraternity named a comedy award after me: The Cody Wimmer Prize for American Humor and Arts Management.

I put it to use…

Moving to Chicago, I worked as an actor and studied at the Second City. I performed stand up and improv around the city, making many friends a long the way. I even pretended to be straight for a while.

A Change Came…

I moved to New York. I’ve dedicated myself to stand-up and writing, listening at every door for opportunity to knock. There was an annoying little pandemic, and a subsequent quarter-life crisis of purpose.

I’m currently writing and dreaming…

Most of the time, you can find me writing a movie, or writing about movies, or watching a movie. When Keke Palmer said, “Damn, seems like all I do is go to the cinema,” I felt that.

Oh, and I got a dog…

This is less career related, but I just think he’s neat. His name is Huey.

And now you’re up to speed!

 FAQs

  • To quote Lydia Tár, “I never know how to answer that question. Makes it sound like a physical act. Like, ‘How’s the shitting going?’”

    I’m currently working on some feature scripts, and I’m also freelancing for media outlets. I’d love to pitch you!

  • This one comes up mostly on dating and hook-up apps, but felt relevant enough to include. I’m looking for love in all the wrong places. More so, I’m looking to trick someone into cohabitating so we can both save on rent.

  • Since the pandemic, I’ve taken a step back from the grind stand-up. But when I decide to get back on that horse, this website will be the first to know!

  • Okay, more of a comment than a question. But thank you.