Ryan Polito

Directing

Ryan Polito

Ryan Polito is a director, editor and executive producer best known for his work on comedy specials.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows poster
4.0

The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016

John Mulaney: New in Town poster
7.9

Stand-up comedian John Mulaney tackles such red-hot topics as quicksand, Motown singers and an elderly man he once met in a bathroom.

John Mulaney: New in Town

2012

Jim Jefferies: Freedumb poster
7.3

Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jim Jefferies: Freedumb

2016

Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill poster
5.4

In a night of killer comedy, Bill Burr hosts a showcase of his most raucous stand-up comic pals as they riff on everything from COVID to Michael Jackson.

Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill

2022

Ali Wong: Single Lady poster
6.5

After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.

Ali Wong: Single Lady

2024

Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy poster
7.3

In an electric stand-up special, Deon Cole ponders romance, racist hotel showers, post-coital bedtime prayers and why he loves women of a certain age.

Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy

2022

Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration poster
NR

Hosts Hugh Hefner, Jenny McCarthy and Drew Carey celebrate the 50th anniversary of Playboy Magazine, with former Playboy models, musical performances and star-studded celebrities. The event was held at the Playboy Mansion and aired on A&E Network.

Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003

Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula poster
7.4

Anthony Jeselnik brings his signature dark and twisted point of view to this special. He holds nothing back, routinely saying things most wouldn't ever dare. Anthony is not for the easily offended or humorless.

Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula

2013

Your Friend, Nate Bargatze poster
6.9

In his third Netflix special, Nate Bargatze tackles pizza-ordering strategies for guys' night, wanting a second dog and relying on his responsible wife.

Your Friend, Nate Bargatze

2024

Deon Cole: Ok, Mister poster
5.9

From the telltale signs of aging to bedroom mishaps and dating deal-breakers, Deon Cole spins comedy gold in this playfully candid special.

Deon Cole: Ok, Mister

2024

Deon Cole: Cole Hearted poster
6.5

Embracing his belief that comedy is the last raw form of expression, Deon Cole explains the right time to thank Jesus and the wrong time to say "welp.".

Deon Cole: Cole Hearted

2019

Joey Coco Diaz: Sociably UnAcceptable poster
6.1

Take a wild comedy ride through Uncle Joey's eyes as he shares his hilarious outlook on life. There's no topic he's afraid to tackle as he takes you through his crazy world discussing everything from drugs to raising his daughter.

Joey Coco Diaz: Sociably UnAcceptable

2016

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live poster
5.9

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin host an iconic celebration of women in comedy with stand-up sets from Cristela Alonzo, Margaret Cho, Michelle Buteau and more.

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

2022

Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool poster
4.5

In his special, rising star Nick Kroll ("The League," “Date Night,” "Get Him to the Greek") blows the doors off the time-honored one-hour format by weaving in hilarious short films, as well as appearances by his infamous characters Fabrice Fabrice, Bobby Bottleservice, El Chupacabra and Oh, Hello (featuring John Mulaney, “COMEDY CENTRAL Presents” and “Saturday Night Live”). This seminal comedy event marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in stand-up and is definitely not to be missed.

Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool

2011

Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special poster
5.6

Snoop Dogg hosts a night of music and stand-up as he welcomes his friends — including legendary comedians Katt Williams and Mike Epps — to the stage.

Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special

2022

The Secret Policeman's Ball poster
7.6

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012

Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef poster
3.5

16-time hot dog– eating champion Joey Chestnut faces off against rival and six-time hot dog–eating champion Takeru Kobayashi, settling a 15-year rivalry between the two competitive eaters: Will Chestnut maintain his title as the world's greatest, or will Kobayashi come in with a vengeance and regain his throne?

Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef

2024

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity poster
5.1

Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, Michael Che, David Chang, Ike Barinholtz, Chelsea Peretti, Kumail Nanjiani, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Goldblum, Sacha Baron Cohen, Nick Kroll, Post Malone, Chris Hardwick, and Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious.

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

2018

Trevor Noah: African American poster
7.0

Internationally acclaimed comedian Trevor Noah challenges the status quo through his unique perspective, breaking down cultural flaws on all sides and finding our mutual connections with laughter. Born a mixed-race child in South Africa under Apartheid, 'Trevor Noah: African American' is Noah¿s search for identity in a world obsessed with labels.

Trevor Noah: African American

2013

Posehn 25x2 poster
7.1

Posehn laments the recent loss of his heroes to death and just generally being horrible people. He also professes re-found love for a certain sci-fi franchise, and manages to rip on a few recent bands like the aging rocker he is. It's personal, silly, profane, dry and screwed up and sometimes all at once.

Posehn 25x2

2017

Tom Segura: Teacher poster
6.3

Parenting fails. Blackout bar stories. Career regrets. Tom Segura explores the darkly funny side of life's most unpredictable lessons.

Tom Segura: Teacher

2025

Tom Segura: Sledgehammer poster
6.9

From his dad's unusual deathbed confession to watching his mom get high, Tom Segura tells blisteringly candid stories about marriage, mortality and more.

Tom Segura: Sledgehammer

2023

David Spade: Nothing Personal poster
5.4

David Spade riffs on the humiliations of doctor visits, lemur season in paradise, falling for clickbait and the one selfie he can never get right.

David Spade: Nothing Personal

2022

Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope poster
4.9

In response to Morgan Spurlock's COMIC-CON: A FAN'S HOPE, comedian Doug Benson (SUPER HIGH ME) stars in this doc that looks at San Diego Comic-Con from his hazy perspective. Featuring fellow pot and film fanatics Kevin Smith, Brian Posehn, Joe Rogan and even Spurlock himself, it's a fun look at a rapidly growing cultural event.

Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope

2015