- Full Name: Richard Ira Vos
- Born: June 30, 1957 (Plainfield, New Jersey; now age 67) 985thesportshub.com
- Background: Raised in a Jewish family in New Jersey; did not finish high school. Became drawn to comedy early, citing influences like The Ed Sullivan Show
- Sobriety: Overcoming crack and alcohol addiction, he’s been clean since 1987 podcastnotes.net.
- Began performing in 1984 after trying other careers
- Trailblazer: First white comic featured on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1995
- Last Comic Standing: Finished 3rd in Season 1 (2003) and returned as finalist in Season 3 .
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- I’m Killing Here! (2001), Vos (2004), Live in Philly (2010), Still Empty Inside (2011), 141 IQ (2016), V (2016), When I Saw Hamilton… (2019), VII (2022)
- Released Comedy Central and Amazon Prime specials, with V reaching #1 on iTunes/Billboard
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- Regular contributor on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2002–2004)
- Guest on The Tonight Show, Showtime, HBO, Netflix, Chappelle’s Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, among others .
- Co-wrote material for Comedy Central roasts and two Academy Awards broadcasts richvos.com.
- My Wife Hates Me (since 2011) – co-hosted with his wife, fellow comic Bonnie McFarlane
- For Worse – a newer podcast also with McFarlane, featuring comedian couples discussing life and comedy
- He hosted Woodstock ’99 festival and Opie & Anthony’s Virus Tour (2006–07)
- Celebrated for his honest, self-deprecating style and “everyman” appeal
- Family: Married Bonnie McFarlane (2005); father to three daughters from two marriages
renowned for his raw honesty, versatility across media, and resilience—turning personal struggles into relatable humor. He’s not just a stand-up legend; he’s also a podcaster, writer, and enduring presence on the comedy circuit.