Perry Kurtz was born on 5 February 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for his appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Let's Make a Deal with Wayne Brady, Sketchers Comedy Special (2011) and Hollywood Comedian (2024). He well known in the Los Angeles comedy circuit for his unique brand of improvisational karaoke and was a staple on the Valley comedy circuit. He died on 15 August 2024 in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Ventura Blvd to perform at a show.