Steve Ochs
| Simi Valley, CA
Steve rode the stand up comedy wave of the 80's and 90's making television appearances on all of the major networks, MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central, He scored a couple of Star Search wins, one of which led to a re-match on the "Howard Stern Negligee and Underpants Party" pay-per-view special. He headlined nationally in c.... more
Steve rode the stand up comedy wave of the 80's and 90's making television appearances on all of the major networks, MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central, He scored a couple of Star Search wins, one of which led to a re-match on the "Howard Stern Negligee and Underpants Party" pay-per-view special. He headlined nationally in comedy clubs and at colleges for about fifteen years.
His television writing credits include penning dozens of episodes of the multiple Emmy winning series Rugrats, Disney's Recess, HBO's Crashbox and many more. He has written, created and/or produced scripted, reality and game shows for many TV networks including Disney, ABC, Fox, Fox Family and Nickelodeon. Most recently, he served as co-executive producer and on air talent for "Culture Click," which aired on ABC.
While his time between creative projects is largely spent running HERO Entertainment Marketing, Inc. with his co-principal and wife, Julie, he has still managed to produce some interesting creative work. For instance, he wrote, produced and directed the elaborate period short film, "Le Petomane," based on the true story of the world's greatest farter. American Cinematographer praised it as, "A Truly Mighty Wind," and the LA Times noted its "Delicious Absurdity."
He also published a humor book with Pinnacle Publications and two joke books for National Lampoon.
Steve returned to the live stage after a seventeen year break with "Life in the Middle Ages," a one man show about midlife crisis for the Hollywood Fringe Fest. The show was critially praised and named "Best of the Fest for Comedy."
His latest book,"MIDMEN: The Modern Man's guide to Midlfe Crisis" re-approaches the subject matter explored in "Life in the Middle Ages" for the print medium, though another one man show bearing the same title is anticipated.