David Anthony Higgins

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Biography

A comic performer of Falstaffian proportions who first gained exposure as part of the comedy trio The Higgins Boys & Gruber, David Anthony Higgins began performing stand-up in his native Des Moines, IA while still in high school. Ditching college after a year to follow his comic pursuits, Higgins co-founded the Iowa comedy troupe, Don't Quit Your Day Job. After making the move to L.A., he performed in various comedy clubs. In 1988 Higgins, his …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer

Born

December 9, 1961

Career Milestones

1998

Headlined the fall sitcom "The Army Show" (The WB)

1997

Feature film debut, "The Wrong Guy"; also co-scripted

Cast as a regular on the hit ABC sitcom, "Ellen"

1989

TV series acting debut (also writer), "The Higgins Boys & Gruber"; aired on Comedy Central

1988

Co-founded (along with younger brother Steve and comedian Dave Gruber Allan) the comedy troupe The Higgins Boys & Gruber

1985

Moved to Los Angeles

1982

Formed first comedy troupe, Don't Quit Your Day Job

Began performing stand-up while in high school