This picture of me, inventing the color orange, was when I was in 5th grade and the earliest age I remember wanting to be a comedian. Before that it was a Harlem Globetrotter. Despite being a more sensible choice, my teacher was less than supportive of my budding comedy career.

To her credit my jokes weren’t as nuanced back then. They were less ‘set up… punchline’ and more ‘I’m going to throw scissors high into the air and catch them in my pocket.’

I remember her telling me “every instinct you have is wrong.” One year later, and this is 100% true, she would get arrested for embezzling money from the school Book Fair.

I believe this is an allegory for life and sums up my outlook on it, “You should do what makes you happy and anyone who’s rude to you should go to jail.”

This website is the home base for the stuff I’m doing. I love comedy and making things and it’s fun to share it all with you guys. If you’re a little freak and you want to join the ride, there’s a spot to enter your email at the bottom of the page. Welcome aboard the Hype Train.

Danny Dunn is an Indiana born, comedian, writer, and actor who started his comedy career in Boston and is now currently based between Los Angeles and San Diego. A former college football player who has now fallen back on his theater minor, Danny has a comedy special Don’t Tell Comedy on Youtube, is releasing one with Drybar Comedy in late 2025, and is currently on a North American tour opening for Rory Scovel.

Danny frequently performs with Don’t Tell Comedy, at the major clubs, and his monthly show “Red Show Blue Show,” quickly gained the reputation as one of LA’s best independent shows.

In addition to standup, Danny releases sketches and videos that have garnered millions of views on social media. And if you are into very specific things, in 2024 Danny released a 9 minute standup special about an unfortunate run-in with TV magician Criss Angel. It is called “Have You Checked Behind Your Ear?” and can be found on Youtube. 

You can also join The Hype Train, which is Danny’s secret mailing list, where he speaks directly to those that have chosen to follow this journey more closely.