Russell Peters

Updated: August 3, 2025

Name: Russell Dominic Peters
Date of Birth: September 29, 1970 (age 54 years)
Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
Religion: Catholic (raised), now atheist
Nationality: Canadian
Ethnicity: Anglo-Indian
Wife: Ali Peters
Net Worth: $75 million
Parents: Eric and Maureen Peters
Siblings: Clayton Peters
Children: Crystianna Peters, Russell Santiago Peters
Occupation: Stand up comedian, actor, producer
Genres: Observational comedy, cultural satire, crowd work

Biography & Career:
Russell Peters is a world-renowned Canadian Indian comedian, known for his sharp cultural humor and legendary stand up shows. He started performing in Toronto in 1989 and gained international fame after a televised special went viral in 2004. Since then, his global success has made him one of the highest-paid comedians of all time.

Born into an Indian family in Canada, his material often draws on themes of race, family, and immigrant life. As an Indian stand up comedian Russell Peters, he uses personal experience and crowd interaction to deliver universally relatable comedy. His ethnicity is Anglo-Indian, and much of his style is shaped by his upbringing in a strict but loving household.

His real name is Russell Dominic Peters, and his nationality is proudly Canadian. Raised Catholic, his religion has shifted over time — he now identifies as atheist. His comedy show routines are packed with improvisation and impersonations, making every performance unique.

He has headlined major concert venues like Madison Square Garden and the O2 Arena, and his international tours consistently sell out. Fans can catch Russell Peters live shows via streaming or attend his worldwide events. His Netflix specials — including Outsourced, Notorious, and Deported — remain fan favorites. Among his best performances are those where he mixes satire with emotional storytelling.

Outside stand-up, he’s featured in several movies and TV shows, including Source Code, New Year’s Eve, and The Indian Detective. While he doesn’t host an official podcast, he’s often a guest on others and produces shows like Hip-Hop Evolution.

His biography includes two marriages. Russell Peters’ first wife was Monica Diaz. He’s now married to Ali Peters, his current wife, and has two children — a daughter, Crystianna, and a son, Russell Santiago. His kids and family are frequent topics in his routines, including stories about his father Eric, his mother Maureen, and his brother Clayton, who is also his manager. He has one sibling, making Russell Peters siblings a well-known part of his story.

Russell Peters Best Performances:
Outsourced
Red, White and Brown
Notorious
Almost Famous
Deported
Act Your Age