Danny was raised in Solon, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University. After graduation, he moved to Chicago, where he studied at The Second City and The iO Theater. He then made his way to Los Angeles, where he created the hit podcast Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino. The show frequently appears at the top of the podcast charts with guests including Katie Couric, Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Olsen, Andy Cohen, and many more. With a burgeoning screenwriting career, he has also co-authored two books, Fancy AF Cocktails and The Super Carb Diet. Growing from his sketch comedy performances at The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, The Groundlings, and The Second City Chicago, Danny took his podcast on the road with sold-out live shows across the country. Danny can be found on social media via @DannyPellegrino on Instagram and Twitter, or in front of the TV with glass of bed wine.
"""An entertaining story about navigating life with authenticity and laughter."" -- Kirkus ""Danny Pellegrino is a delight, and so are his stories!"" --New York Times bestselling author Andy Cohen ""Danny Pellegrino is a national treasure. Reading his book is like spending time with the BFF of your dreams. His knowledge of pop culture is unrivaled and his humor is unmatched. I'm both happy for him and seething with jealousy."" --Casey Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of The Wreckage of My Presence ""Danny Pellegrino's exuberantly funny and poignant stories of growing up gay are stuffed with loving pop-culture references and laced with real emotion."" --Shelf Awareness ""Even if readers have never botched a college-level American Sign Language final with the lyrics to a Michael Bolton song, they will find themselves nodding along to Pellegrino's charming storytelling style and cringing on his behalf."" --Booklist ""I first met and loved Danny through his podcast, but I have come to understand him on a deeper level through the pages of his vulnerable, hilarious, and captivating book. Each essay is an adventure and brings a warm sense of nostalgia to the audience with witty and timeless pop cultural references. So, to use a pop culture reference from the '90s, 'I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did, ' you will see some version of yourself in his words, journey, and truth. Not only will you laugh--and possibly cry--but you will also end up learning more about Danny and, inevitably, yourself."" --Rachel Lindsay, media personality and author of Miss Me with That ""It is impossible not to fall in love with Danny in this heartfelt and deeply funny book. I laughed so hard I scared my kids. Randomly open to any page and you'll find a gem."" --Kate Baer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Kind of Woman ""Readers will adore this witty account of navigating life--and finding the joy in marching to the beat of one's own drum."" --Publishers Weekly Instant New York Times Bestseller"