Quick Info
| Profession | Stand-up Comedian |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Russell Peters
21/01/2026
Russell Peters was announced as returning to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for his Relax World Tour in August 2026. The residency extends his continued run of large live comedy engagements in the United States. It was reported as part of the venue's 2026 comedy lineup.
17/12/2025
Russell Peters announced that his Relax World Tour would visit India in March 2026, marking his largest tour of the country to date. The shows were set for seven cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune and Chennai. The tour was presented by BEW Live in association with EVA Live.
02/09/2025
A California tax tribunal determined that Russell Peters is responsible for more than $2 million in income taxes and accrued interest after rejecting his argument that he was not a California resident. The decision concerned his tax status and liabilities in the state, making it a significant legal and financial development for him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and producer of Indian descent. | |
| He began performing in Toronto in 1989 at age 19 and spent 15 years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. | |
| He currently resides in Los Angeles and tours internationally to sell-out stadium crowds. | |
| His YouTube clips have been viewed more than 60 million times. | |
| He owns homes in Las Vegas, Nevada and Vaughan, Ontario. | |
| He published his autobiography 'Call Me Russell' in 2010. | |
| His father was from Mumbai, India. | |
| He is a Rolling Stone 50 Best Comics of All Time honoree and continues to headline a 2026 world tour called the Relax World Tour. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 95 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| School | Chinguacousy Secondary School, Brampton, Ontario, North Peel Secondary School, Brampton, Ontario |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Fiancee | Ruzanna Khetchian (2015) |
| Wife/Spouse | Monica Diaz (2010–2012) |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Father | Eric Peters (Died, Federal Meat Inspector) |
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| Mother | Maureen Peters |
| Siblings | Clayton Peters (Elder, Russell's Manager) |
| Spouse | Monica Diaz (2010–2012) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
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| Television & Specials |
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| DVD Sales | Over 300,000 copies sold of Outsourced and Red, White and Brown |
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| Favourite Destination | New York |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Russell Peters was born in Toronto, Canada to Anglo-Indian & Catholic parents. | |
| 2. He faced discrimination from bullies due to his brown skin while growing up. | |
| 3. Peters started learning boxing at 15 and continued for 9 years. | |
| 4. He enrolled in 'jujutsu,' a Japanese martial art form. | |
| 5. Peters began his career as a DJ playing music for the Indian community in clubs. | |
| 6. He met comedian George Carlin in 1992, who encouraged him to perform on stage frequently. | |
| 7. Peters' Comedy Now! performance in 2004 gained viral popularity on YouTube, boosting his career. | |
| 8. He became the first comedian to sell out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre in 2007. | |
| 9. Peters broke the UK comedy sales record at London’s O2 Arena in 2009. | |
| 10. He had the largest stand-up comedy show ever in Australia in 2010. | |
| 11. Peters published his autobiography 'Call Me Russell' in 2010. | |
| 12. In 2013, he became the first comedian to have a Netflix stand-up special. | |
| 13. Russell Peters was born in Brampton (Bramalea), Ontario, Canada to Anglo-Indian and Catholic parents. | |
| 14. During a Dubai tour, Peters sold tickets at the rate of one ticket every two seconds, crashing online sales outlets. | |
| 15. His website receives over 10,000 hits per day. | |
| 16. He has performed sold-out tours across China, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Jamaica, St. Maarten, Trinidad, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. |
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