Eric Deskin is a standup comic and actor based in NYC and Los Angeles. He appears regularly at comedy clubs, theaters and other venues around the country and his comedy has been described as "edgy, observant and funny … the sort of brainy observations you wish you'd thought of …"

As an actor, his recent television credits include episodes of "Raising Hope" on Fox, the new CBS show “Elementary” and HBO's "Bored to Death". Recent film credits include "The Longest Week" opposite Jason Bateman and "Excuse Me for Living" opposite Wayne Knight. He has also appeared in many national commercials and print campaigns including those for Nexium, Apple, Cablevision, British Airways and Post Cereal.

At one point in his life Eric was a lawyer. While rumors of his disbarment have been grossly exaggerated, ask him for legal advice at your own peril.