Joined the Howard Stern radio show in 2001, replacing Jackie Martling.
Avid fan of the New York Yankees.
Was an All-County baseball player, as a third baseman for Union High School in Union, New Jersey
Has become one of the favorite members of the Howard Stern Show during his now two-year stint as Jackie Martling's replacement.
His indulgences in food and alcohol provide almost daily comic fodder for the rest of the Howard Stern cast. There are few foods high in calories, fat, carbohydrates, salt or sugar that Artie doesn't eat in excess, and his drunken exploits are legendary. Mr. Lange maintains a good sense of humor about his shortcomings, and enjoys his role as comic foil on the show.
[August 21, 2003] The results of a DNA test taken on the Howard Stern Show show that Lange is 1/4 American Indian. He is Neapolitan Italian on his mother's side, but his father's full heritage has always been a "grey area". He had only previously known of his German ancestry on that side of his family.
At Howard Stern's official bulletin board, there are more members with usernames created in his honor than any other regular on the show, including Stern himself. Among those named after the comedian are Artie Lange dead at 37, Artie Lange's Liver, Artie's Dead Dad and Filthy Drunk Artie.
Is of Italian, German and American Indian descent.
Had a small role in Jerry Maguire (1996) but his scene was deleted.
Artie Lange Detailed Biography
Artie Lange began his career in the comedy clubs of New York, where he helped to created the popular sketch comedy group Live On Tape, after writing and performing with other troupes (including Midnight Madness and the Improvables). Lange's work with Live On Tape led to his television debut as a series regular on Mad TV. His upcoming projects include a starring role opposite Chris O'Donnell and Renee Zellweger in the feature The Bachelor. His other feature credits include Kinka Usher's Mystery Men, The Fourth Floor (opposite Juliette Lewis and William Hurt) and Dirty Work (with Norm MacDonald).
