Adam Carolla Biography
Adam Carolla is a multi-talented American figure known for his work as a radio personality, comedian, actor, and podcaster. One of his most notable roles is as the host of “The Adam Carolla Show,” a talk show distributed as a podcast. In 2011, this podcast set a record as the “most downloaded podcast,” according to Guinness World Records. Carolla is also recognized for his tenure as a co-host on the syndicated radio call-in program “Loveline,” which he shared with Dr. Drew Pinsky from 1995 to 2005.
Adam Carolla Age
Carolla was born on May 27, 1964, in Los Angeles County, California, U.S. Adam is 60 years old as of 2024.
Adam Carolla Height
Carolla stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Adam Carolla Family
Carolla was born on May 27, 1964, to Jim and Kris Carolla, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. His parents separated when he was young. He began living on his own at the age of 18.
Adam Carolla Wife
Carolla married Lynette Paradise on September 28, 2002. They have twins named Natalia and Santino “Sonny” Richard Carolla, born on June 7, 2006. Carolla announced their divorce in May 2021 after 19 years of marriage. He resides in La Cañada Flintridge, California.
Adam Carolla’s Net Worth
Carolla has an estimated net worth of $20 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a radio personality, comedian, actor, and podcaster.
Adam Carolla Salary
Carolla earns $14,500 per episode.
Adam Carolla Education
Carolla attended Colfax Elementary School, Walter Reed Junior High, and North Hollywood High School. During his senior year at North Hollywood High School, Carolla excelled in football and received recognition for his performance. He was named to the First Team Offensive Line, Central Valley League, in December 1981. Carolla received offers from multiple colleges but ultimately did not pursue higher education beyond briefly attending Los Angeles Valley College.
Instead, Carolla embarked on a series of jobs, including working as a carpet cleaner, carpenter, boxing instructor, and traffic school instructor. Despite financial struggles, Carolla and his friends owned a 1963 Cadillac limousine during this time. In the early 1990s, Carolla pursued improvisational comedy training with The Groundlings and was a member of the ACME Comedy Theatre troupe. These experiences laid the groundwork for his future career in entertainment.
Adam Carolla Career
Carolla is an entertainer known for his work as a radio personality, comedian, actor, and podcaster. He gained widespread recognition as the host of The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast. In 2011, the podcast set the record as the “most downloaded podcast” according to Guinness World Records.
Carolla co-hosted the syndicated radio call-in program Loveline with Dr. Drew Pinsky from 1995 to 2005, and the show’s television adaptation on MTV from 1996 to 2000. He was also the co-host and co-creator of the television program The Man Show and the co-creator and regular performer on Crank Yankers. Additionally, Carolla hosted The Adam Carolla Project, a home improvement television program on TLC in 2005, and The Car Show on Speed in 2011.
In addition to his television work, Carolla has appeared on reality TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and The Celebrity Apprentice. He is also a bestselling author, with his book In Fifty Years We’ll All Be Chicks debuting on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2010, followed by his second book, Not Taco Bell Material, which also achieved New York Times bestseller status.
Carolla has made guest appearances on various political talk shows as a commentator and hosted a weekly segment called “Rollin’ with Carolla” on Bill O’Reilly’s The O’Reilly Factor. His diverse career spans across various media platforms and continues to entertain audiences with his unique blend of humor and commentary.
Adam Carolla Loveline
In October 1995, Adam Carolla was offered the position of co-hosting the evening radio call-in show Loveline after being signed to the William Morris Agency by Mark Itkin. His co-hosts on the show were physician Drew Pinsky, commonly known as “Dr. Drew,” and metal DJ Riki Rachtman. Carolla received the offer after Dr. Drew heard him on the Kevin and Bean show. (Rachtman later left the show in the following year.) Loveline aired on KROQ-FM in Los Angeles and was syndicated nationwide on the former Westwood One radio network.
Adam Carolla
In October 2005, Adam Carolla was announced as the host of a new morning radio show on the Infinity Broadcasting network. His new show was slated to replace the popular syndicated Howard Stern Show, which was moving to satellite radio, in twelve of the 27 markets in which Stern had been broadcast. These markets included Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, and Portland, Oregon. The Adam Carolla Show debuted in January 2006.
Adam Carolla The Adam Carolla Show
In October 2005, Adam was announced as the host of a new morning radio show on the Infinity Broadcasting network. His new show was to replace the popular syndicated Howard Stern Show, which was moving to satellite radio, in twelve of the 27 markets in which Stern had been broadcast. These markets included Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, and Portland, Oregon. The Adam Carolla Show debuted in January 2006.
Adam Carolla The Car Show
Carolla’s The Car Show premiered on Speed TV on July 13, 2011. Airing on Wednesdays at 10 pm Eastern, it featured Carolla as the host, along with Dan Neil, John Salley, and Matt Farah. The show adopted a format similar to Top Gear, blending car reviews, tests, and humor. It received positive reviews from car enthusiasts and comedy fans. Talk show host and comedian Jay Leno described The Car Show as “a lot of fun.”
Adam Carolla Catch a Contractor
“Catch a Contractor” is a non-scripted, original series on Spike TV, hosted by Adam Carolla along with “no-nonsense contractor” Skip Bedell and his wife, investigator Alison Bedell. The trio works together to expose unethical contractors and seek retribution for wronged homeowners. The show premiered on March 9, 2014, to a viewership of 1.2 million, marking the largest audience for a series debut on Spike since “Coal” in March 2011. Despite the strong start, “Catch a Contractor” was canceled in 2015.
Adam Carolla Books
Carolla has authored several books throughout his career:
- The Dr. Drew and Adam Book: A Survival Guide to Life and Love (1998)
- In Fifty Years We’ll All Be Chicks… And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy (2010)
- Rich Man, Poor Man (2012)
- Not Taco Bell Material (2012)
- President Me: The America That’s in My Head
- Daddy, Stop Talking!: And Other Things My Kids Want But Won’t Be Getting
- I’m Your Emotional Support Animal: Navigating Our All Woke, No Joke Culture (2020)
- Everything Reminds Me of Something (2022)
Adam Carolla Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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