Eric Blake is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and motivational speaker from South Central Los Angeles known for autobiographical storytelling, sharp improvisation, and comedy that crosses cultural and generational lines. His television credits include HBO’s Bad Boys of Comedy, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, BET’s Comic View, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Showtime’s Chocolate Sundaes, and HBO Latino’s Entre Nos, and he is also a recurring personality on Big Boy’s Neighborhood. His work includes the comedy special Married Thug: 25 to Life With My Wife and the book How I Survived South Central.