CURRENT NEWS: Louis is starring in and executive producing a Sitcom for HBO which he created. It will begin airing in 2006. It will be the very first multi-camera sitcom HBO has ever produced. The show currently in production. Louis is starring in his own Standup special on HBO. It was filmed in New York City and will premiere on August 19th. Awards: Won Emmy Award for best writing on a variety show 1999 Ace Award for best variety show (producer) 1997 Grand Prize at Aspen Shortfest for "Ice Cream" 1993 Accolades: Ten comics to watch list in Variety 2000 "It List" Entertainment Weekly 2000 Ten Comics to watch List Hollywood Reporter 2002 New Times LA calls Louis' first film, Tomorrow Night "best film of 2000" First Feature film "Tomorrow Night" selected by Sundance Film Festival Standup comedy Television appearences: HBO Half hour Standup special 2005 (premieres August 19th) Late Show with David Letterman (5 times) The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (twice) Late Night with Conan Obrien (several times) HBO Young Comedian special 1995 HBO Half Hour Special 1996 Comedy Central Half Hour Special 2002