James Mastraieni
James Mastraieni is an actor, writer, improviser and owner of the world’s most Italian last name. Raised in Pittsburgh, James majored in theatre at Kent State University before dropping out to pursue his comedic ambitions in Los Angeles. James cut his teeth while touring with the Second City theatricals for two years and is now a regular performer at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade with the Harold team, The Ruckus. James can also be seen every Friday night at iO West with the group, Orpheus Roy, whom The LAist called, an “improv powerhouse”.
James is half of the two man sketch show, James and Drew presents: Drew and James, with his writing partner Drew DiFonzo Marks. James and Drew also have a web series called “2Bed/1Bath” which has been featured on the front page of Funny or Die several times. On top of that he was a longtime contributor to The Second City Network and created another web series, Unemployed.
James studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse where he also taught improv. He is currently a faculty member at iO West and can be seen at his computer “writing” a lot.
Guest Appearances
The Last Ride of Peggy Jo with James Mastraieni
What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, comedian James Mastraieni joins us to discuss the epic tale of a Dallas bank robber who fooled authorities throughout the 90's dressed as a cowboy. Plus, a mother of three sues a woman who used her children as…
ListenThe Best of i4h Vol. 11
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature James Adomian, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Joel Spence, Alex Fernie, Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, Matt Newell, John Gemberling, Andy Daly, Don Fanelli,…
ListenThe Marijuana Manipulator with James Mastraieni
We back at it, Con-gregation! This is Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci kicks back with comedian, writer, and podcaster James Mastraieni (Too Effin’ High, Florida Girls) to talk about the curious case of the…
ListenLoving the Pope's Ring
Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, and Matt Newell join Matt Besser for scenes about cool improvising nicknames, the Pope’s most attractive ring, and a pioneer in dildo doctoring. Later, they visit the first ever roadkill-to-table restaurant, and 911 severs ties…
ListenMatt Newell, James Mastraieni, Ryan Meharry: The Acapodcast
Welcome back to The Acapodcast with your hosts Mike Mazlowski (Ryan Meharry), Sketch Pazinski (Matt Newell), Dan "The Tuba" Kozlowski (James Mastraieni), and Sherman Munster (Lauren Lapkus) aka The Treble Cleft Palates! Mike, Sketch, Dan, and Sherman are all roommates with the…
ListenJames Mastraieni, Drew DiFonzo Marks: Vision Quest
Recorded live from Joshua Tree is the 500th episode of Vision Quest: The Podcast with your hosts Chakie (Drew DiFonzo Marks) and The Sound of Leaves Rustling (James Mastraieni)! They'll guide their guest on a vision quest to get better acquainted with…
ListenTatertown
Drew DiFonzo Marks, Dave Theune, Ryan Meharry, and James Mastraieni regularly perform together as Tatertown and this week they join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans! We’ll hear what it’s like on a deserted island with a bunch of know-it-alls, when The…
ListenStinky Sword
FUN FACT: Mary Holland, Matt Newell, and James Mastraieni are all on today's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Tune in to find out what it's like to have incredible luck, what would happen if the President of the United States were elected solely…
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